News from 2024
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.
Morrisey files petition over transgender sports ruling with U.S. Supreme Court
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the 4th Circuit Court’s ruling regarding the state’s Save Women Sports Act.
Attorney General Morrisey Offers Safety Tips for Independence Day Celebrations
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey reminds consumers to make safe and responsible decisions as they celebrate the upcoming Independence Day holiday.
Former candidate for Kanawha County prosecutor sued following vehicle accident
CHARLESTON – A candidate for Kanawha County Prosecuting Attorney in this spring’s primary election has been sued as a result of an October traffic accident.
AG’s office wins suit against gravestone seller that deceived customers
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office 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.
Estate of man who died in State Police custody gets $1M settlement
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County judge has approved a $1 million dollar settlement for the estate of a man who died while in custody of the West Virginia State Police.
Owen T. Gray Joins Steptoe & Johnson’s Morgantown Office
Owen T. Gray has joined the Energy Department as an Associate in Steptoe & Johnson PLLC’s Morgantown office.
Attorney General Morrisey: Federal Court Halts Biden’s LNG Export Ban
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, along with a collation of 16 states, has won a stay of the Biden administration’s ban on new liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports.