Latest News
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.
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.
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.
Kirby named new Raleigh Circuit Court judge
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice has appointed Todd Kirby to the Tenth Judicial Circuit Court serving Raleigh County.
Groundbreaking Judge Herman Canady has died
CHARLESTON – Groundbreaking state Senior Status Judge Herman G. Canady Jr. has died.
Mother blames negligent medical care for teen son's stroke
HUNTINGTON – An Ohio woman says negligent medical care led to her 13-year-old son suffering a stroke.
W.Va. Supreme Court rules MPLA case should be dismissed
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a case against the chief medical examiner alleging violations of the Medical Professional Liability Act should be dismissed.
Judge dismisses guardianship case filed by Huntington businessman after woman's death
WAYNE – A guardianship and conservatorship case filed by a prominent Huntington businessman regarding an elderly woman has been dismissed following the woman’s death.
Kanawha prosecutor retiring next week
CHARLESTON — Kanawha County Prosecuting Attorney Charles “Chuck” Miller is retiring later this month.
Federal judge approves sale of Justice helicopter for $1.4M
ROANOKE, Virginia – The sale of a helicopter formerly owned by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s business has been approved by a federal judge.
Morrisey joins coalition opposing Biden energy-efficiency changes for stoves, ovens
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has joined a Nebraska-led coalition of 23 states in opposing the Biden administration’s new energy-efficiency standards for stoves and ovens.
Justice appoints Flanigan, Dixon to vacant judicial seats
CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice has made two appointments to fill vacant judicial seats.
Dr. Timothy Hall alleges unlawful discrimination against Eastern Panhandle Anesthesia Associates
Dr. Timothy Hall has filed a lawsuit alleging intentional unlawful discrimination and retaliation by Eastern Panhandle Anesthesia Associates (EPAA) along with other associated entities following his wrongful termination after reporting threats from a colleague at WVU-BMC. He seeks compensatory damages for lost income and benefits among other reliefs.
Plaintiff sues Polaris Industries Inc. alleging defective design in roll-over protection system
Carlos J. Copley has filed a lawsuit against Polaris Industries Inc., claiming that their defective design of a utility terrain vehicle's roll-over protection system led to severe injuries during an accident in West Virginia last year.
ICA satellite courtrooms recognized by National Center for State Courts
CHARLESTON — The Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia has been recognized as one of 12 courts nationwide by the National Center for State Courts for its satellite courtroom project as a model for state courts.
Morrisey, other AGs join DOJ antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster, Live Nation
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is part of a bipartisan coalition of 29 states and the District of Columbia that has joined a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment — owner of Ticketmaster — for alleged antitrust violations.
Pharmacist says he was victim of age discrimination
ELKINS – A fired Randolph County pharmacist says he was a victim of age discrimination.
Woman says she was injured while shopping at West Side Kroger
CHARLESTON – A St. Albans woman says she was injured while shopping at the Kroger store on Charleston’s West Side.
Plaintiffs Allege Contractor Breached Contract Over Historic Home Restoration
Paul and Libby Tomar have filed a lawsuit against Old Willow Workshop LLC (Adamo Building Arts) alleging breach of contract over a historic home restoration project gone awry in West Virginia.