News from 2023
Attorney General Morrisey Co-Leads Brief Asking Colo. Supreme Court to Keep Trump on the Ballot
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is co-leading an amicus brief with Indiana, asking the Colorado Supreme Court to keep former President Donald Trump on the ballot for that state’s Presidential Primary and General Elections.
State Supreme court says voluntarily dismissed healthcare providers still considered parties in case
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled by certified question that the parties voluntarily dismissed from a medical malpractice case are still considered alleged parties.
Former employee sues Mason County Commission for wrongful termination
HUNTINGTON — A former employee is suing Mason County Commission alleging she was wrongfully terminated from her employment.
MP Tech sues rental company for broken rental tractor
CHARLESTON — MP Tech says a rental company failed to provide a working rental tractor and refused to provide a refund for the non-functional vehicle.
Mountainer Gas sues WVAWC, blaming it for West Side gas outage
CHARLESTON – Mountaineer Gas Company has filed a lawsuit blaming West Virginia-American Water Company for last month’s gas outage that left more than 1,100 customers on Charleston’s West Side without service for more than a week.
West Virginia only receives praise in latest Judicial Hellholes report
WASHINGTON – This year's annual Judicial Hellholes list praises West Virginia for a Supreme Court of Appeals ruling and a new law.
Court upholds summary judgment in racial discrimination appeal
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld a summary judgment ruling in a racial discrimination and hostile work environment case.
Property owner sues Italian Grille & Deli for failing to pay rent
WINFIELD — Hauppauge Properties is suing Italian Grille & Deli alleging it breached its contract by failing to pay its rent payments.
State Supreme Court rules county boards must correct administrative mistakes even decades after making them
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court found that a county board of education cannot make administrative changes without approval.
U.S. Attorney Will Thompson to Join with Huntington Leaders to Discuss $1,872,987 in New Federal Grants
United States Attorney Will Thompson join with Huntington leaders on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. at the Huntington Police Department to discuss $1,872,987 in U.S. Department of Justice grants awarded to the City of Huntington.
Attorney General Morrisey's Mobile Office Sets December Stops for Central and Southeastern West Virginia
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with central and southeastern West Virginia residents in December to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.
Contracting firm sues Roane County Commission for failure to pay on contracted project
CHARLESTON — Persinger & Associates is suing the Roane County Commission alleging it failed to pay the final payment on a project.
Man sues loan services for charging fees to pay over the phone
CHARLESTON — A West Virginia couple is suing LoanDepot.com alleging it violated state code by charging fees to pay over the phone.
State Supreme Court says summary judgment was properly awarded in 2021
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court ruled that summary judgment was rightfully awarded in a lower court lawsuit involving an urgent care and an accounting firm.
Notices mailed to class in 2015 Dunbar water leak
CHARLESTON – Notices have been mailed for a class action lawsuit related to the 2015 West Virginia-American Water Company leak in Dunbar.
Former employee says WorkForce West Virginia violated wage payment law
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County man is suing WorkForce West Virginia alleging it failed to pay his final wages after he left his employment.
Woman sues former employer for wrongful termination
HUNTINGTON — A Cabell County woman says NCG Care Management Company wrongfully terminated her employment.
W.Va. Supreme Court rejects Workers' Compensation claim
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court affirmed a decision to reject a Workers' Compensation injury case.
State Supreme Court reiterates statute of limitations for MPLA cases
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has reiterated that the state's Medical Professional Liability Act has a statute of limitations of two years and that cannot be changed.
Woman blames weight loss clinic for mother's death
CHARLESTON – A woman says her 49-year-old mother died because of negligent medical care at a Wheeling weight loss clinic.