News from 2024
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.
The Mad Clientist Names Nelson Mullins Among “Most Feared in Litigation” Law Firms
Nelson Mullins is among 84 law firms that were named the “Most Feared in Litigation” in The Mad Clientist by BTI Consulting Group, which is up from 62 firms last year—signifying a marked increase in aggressive litigation across the country.
Woman says she was victim of harassment, discrimination because of medical condition
PRINCETON – A Mercer County woman says she was harassed and discriminated against because of a medical condition.
Woman says husband died because of improper medical treatment
BECKLEY – The wife of a Raleigh County man says he died because of improper treatment at a Beckley hospital.
Mother blames law enforcement, others after daughter's suicide on I-81
MARTINSBURG – The mother of a Berkeley County woman has sued several members of law enforcement and others after her daughter committed suicide by jumping from a bridge onto Interstate 81.
Parents say special needs son was physically, verbally abused by school staff
MORGANTOWN – The parents of a special needs student say their son was subjected to various forms of physical and verbal abuse by school employees.
Medical staffer blames co-worker for botched wrist surgery
PRINCETON – A Mercer County woman blames a co-worker, who is a certified physician’s assistant, for injuring her during a procedure to remove a ganglion cyst from her wrist.
Federal judge wants briefs on Loper Bright's effect on whistleblower case
CHARLESTON – A federal judge is requiring parties in a whistleblower lawsuit to file briefs addressing a recent landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
Jackson Kelly Associate Parker Zopp Article Featured on AHLA Website
Jackson Kelly healthcare attorney Parker Zopp offers up some advice for law students on how to grow, learn and make the most of your law school experience.
Williams challenges Morrisey to gubernatorial debate
HUNTINGTON – Democratic gubernatorial nominee Steve Williams has issued a formal challenge to Republican opponent Patrick Morrisey to a public debate to discuss the issues facing West Virginia and its citizens.