News from July 2024
Morrisey again urges Harris to invoke 25th Amendment
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has renewed his call for Vice President Kamala Harris to invoke her powers under Section 4 of the 25th Amendment and declare that President Joe Biden is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office.
Manchin should stop Biden’s attempt to give new NLRB term to McFerran
The United States Senate should reject President Biden’s renomination of Lauren McFerran to the National Labor Relations Board, and Sen. Joe Manchin should lead the way.
Manchin won't be on Democratic ticket: 'Trust me, it's not me'
CHARLESTON – Sen. Joe Manchin said this morning he won’t seek the Democratic nomination for president.
Morrisey hails U.S. Supreme Court rulings as more victoriies
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is applauding a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that plaintiffs can bring a claim under the Administrative Procedure Act within six years of when they are first injured by final agency action even if the agency first took the action more than six years ago.
Big Jim’s hate/hate relationship with media continues
The governor and his staff are banning more reporters from his weekly press conferences.
Attorney General Morrisey Takes Fight to Protect Women’s Sports to the SCOTUS
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is taking the fight to protect the integrity of women’s sports all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.
ICA affirms key issues in Huttonsville inmate death case
CHARLESTON – The state Intermediate Court of Appeals has affirmed in part, vacated in part and remanded a 2022 Kanawha County jury ruling of more than $700,000 to the family of a 32-year-old inmate who died from septic shock his estate says was ignored by guards for days.
Steptoe & Johnson Adds Established Labor & Employment Duo to Charleston, Morgantown Offices
Ronda L. Harvey and Ashley Hardesty Odell have recently joined the Charleston and Morgantown offices of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC.
Judge accuses attorney of 'materially mispresenting the law'
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has called out a Charleston attorney for “sanctionable conduct” during court proceedings.
Attorney General Morrisey Wins Suit Against Cemetery Monument/Gravestone Seller who Deceived Consumers
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has won a lawsuit against a Clendenin monument/memorial seller who was found to have taken money from consumers and not delivered what they paid for.
Superintendent seeks to rescind court order keeping Paden City High School open
NEW MARTINSVILLE – The superintendent of Wetzel County Schools has filed an emergency motion to rescind or reconsider a circuit judge’s temporary restraining order that is keeping Paden City High School open.
Estate says hospital failed to properly treat man days before suicide
CHARLESTON – A man’s estate blames a hospital and staffers for his suicide after they allowed him to be discharged hours after a previous attempt.
Former employee says he was mistreated, wrongfully fired by Marshall Co. hospital
MOUNDSVILLE – Before allegedly being wrongfully terminated, an Ohio County man says he was mistreated by Reynolds Memorial Hospital so much that it caused him severe medical issues.
Mon Forest Towns initiative partners awarded $150K to support land use planning
Partners supporting the Mon Forest Towns initiative have been awarded $150,000 to support land use planning in the Mon Forest.
Mother blames improper medical treatment in jail for son's death
CHARLESTON – The estate of a Harrison County man blames a lack of proper medical care in prison for his death.
Morgan & Morgan challenges where opioid fee fight was filed
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - One of the nation's most prominent personal injury firms says a lawsuit against it over the massive fees gained in opioid litigation doesn't belong in federal court.
Attorney General Morrisey Joins Fight to Preserve Parents’ Rights in their Children’s Upbringing
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joined a coalition of 16 attorneys general in an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in support of a group of parents who challenged a school district’s gender transition guidelines.
Judge orders Paden City High School to remain open despite planned closure
NEW MARTINSVILLE – A Wetzel County judge has issued a temporary restraining order preventing the county superintendent from closing Paden City High School for the upcoming school year.
Armstrong retiring as state Supreme Court administrative director
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia court system soon will have a new administrative director. Joe Armstrong is retiring from the position.
Mother says nurses used excessive force during delivery, injuring her son
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County mother says two CAMC nurses are responsible for permanent disabling injuries her son sustained during his delivery.