News from September 2024
Federal judge rules state must allow churches to incorporate
MARTINSBURG – A federal judge has ordered the West Virginia Secretary of State’s office to issue a certificate of incorporation to a Hedgesville church.
West Virginia Healthcare Human Resources Association Annual Conference on October 1-2, 2024
Steptoe & Johnson is sponsoring the West Virginia Healthcare Human Resources Association Annual Conference two-day conference.
Attorney General Morrisey's Mobile Office Sets October Stops for Southern West Virginia
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with southern West Virginia residents in October to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.
Democrats blast Akers for representing podcaster; Akers calls criticism ‘hypocrisy’
CHARLESTON – The state Democratic Party is criticizing a Republican member of the House of Delegates who is serving as legal counsel for a podcaster it calls “right-wing” and “extremist.”But J.B.
Retired officer says private info was shared online by international company
CLARKSBURG – A retired law enforcement officer has filed a potential class action lawsuit claiming an international information company has broken state law by publishing private information online.
Estate blames EMS workers for woman's death
WINFIELD – The estate of a Putnam County woman blames EMS workers for her death.
Regarding Amendment One, it's us against them
Let’s fight back against the creepy campaign to put a price tag on human life. Vote for Amendment One and protect West Virginia’s love for our elderly, our toughness in the face of suffering and our willingness to sacrifice without counting the cost.
Parent sues Kanawha school board after son was allegedly assaulted, harassed, bullied
CHARLESTON – A St. Albans student allegedly was physically and sexually assaulted and harassed, bullied and intimidated by a fellow student despite school officials knowing of the aggressor’s violent acts.
Chris Robinson Joins Steptoe & Johnson’s Charleston Office
Chris Robinson has joined the Charleston office of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC as an Associate in the firm’s Litigation Department.
Some sun, mostly clouds in W.Va. Chamber's state economic forecast
CHARLESTON – The economic forecast for West Virginia includes some dark clouds, according to a West Virginia Chamber of Commerce report.
Plaintiff alleges fraudulent business practices against Mountaineer Insurance Group
A woman has filed a lawsuit against Mountaineer Insurance Group alleging fraudulent business practices in connection with a $320,000 purchase agreement gone awry.
Employee sues multiple companies over electrocution incident
An employee has filed a lawsuit against multiple companies following a severe electrocution incident at work in Logan County.
Attorney General Morrisey Announces University vs. Wheeling Park as Opioid Abuse Prevention Game of the Week
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced his office will feature the University High School (UHS) vs. Wheeling Park High School gridiron matchup as an Opioid Abuse Prevention Game of the Week.
Group of AGs support Kroger in challenge of FTC tribunal
A coalition of attorneys general are supporting a challenge of the constitutionality of the Federal Trade Commission’s administrative proceedings for the Kroger-Albertsons merger.
Attorney General Morrisey Announces Artwork of Southern W.Va. ‘Kids Kick Opioids’ Regional Winners on Display at the Capitol
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced artwork by students from southern West Virginia, who are regional winners of the office’s eighth Kids Kick Opioids contest, will be on display at the State Capitol building from Sept. 23 to Sept. 29.
Lawsuits blame mining, logging companies for Campbell's Creek flooding
CHARLESTON – At least 18 lawsuits have been filed accusing a host of mining and logging companies of causing flooding that damaged the plaintiffs’ properties.
A.G. Morrisey Joins Comment to Stop California Electric-Truck Mandate
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joined a multistate comment letter asking the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to maintain a federal legal block on California’s Advanced Clean Fleets regulation.
Podcaster sues Harris campaign for millions over social media post he says damaged him
MARTINSBURG – A conservative podcaster has filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit saying Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign claimed he supports a dictatorship.
Woman says botched surgeries led to leg amputation
LOGAN – A Logan County woman says she ended up having her left leg amputated because of poor medical care at Logan Regional Medical Center.
Coalition of AGs working to stop California electric-truck mandate
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey recently joined a multistate comment letter asking the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to maintain a federal legal block on California’s Advanced Clean Fleets regulation.