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Man sues Joe Holland Chevrolet for discrimination
CHARLESTON — A former employee is suing Joe Holland Chevrolet after he claims his employment was wrongfully terminated and discriminated against.
Steptoe & Johnson Increases Number of Ranked Attorneys for the Second Year Running in the Chambers USA Rankings
Steptoe & Johnson Increases Number of Ranked Attorneys for the Second Year Running in the Chambers USA Rankings.
Man sues W.Va.-American Water for landslide from water leak
HUNTINGTON — A man is suing West Virginia American Water alleging it is responsible for damages done to his property when a water line leaked and caused a landslide.
Morriey asks Ohio federal judge for clarification on state law regarding opioid cases
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey sent a letter to U.S. District Judge Dan Aaron Polster, who is overseeing the multidistrict litigation for the opioid crisis asking him to explain when West Virginia’s law applies in lawsuits brought by municipalities against health care providers.
Judge remands Ironworkers Local pay case back to Ohio County court
WHEELING – A case alleging two members of an Ironworkers local who say they haven’t receive all of the pay promised to them has been remanded back to state court.
Mother blames doctors, hospitals for infant son's permanent injuries following childbirth
PRINCETON – A Virginia woman says negligent medical care during and after his birth has resulted in permanent injuries to her 17-month-old son.
Circuit judge testifies he has apologized to officer he verbally accosted
MARTINSBURG – Circuit Judge C. Carter Williams shared his side of the story after he was accused of verbally accosting a police officer during a 2021 traffic stop.
Attorney General Morrisey Offers Tips to Avoid Scam Calls
Attorney General Morrisey Offers Tips to Avoid Scam Calls.
W.Va. Supreme Court rejects Lawyer Disciplinary Board recommendations
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals rejected the recommendations by the Lawyer Disciplinary Board regarding the reciprocal law license of a Pennsylvania attorney.
Group of AGs criticize new SEC proposal to require corporate climate change disclosures
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a group of 24 state AGs in filing formal comments about a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission initiative that would require companies to make policy statements not related to financial performance.
Bicyclist sues Division of Corrections, parole officer for injuries
CHARLESTON — A man is suing the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation and a parole officer for injuries when he was riding his bicycle.
AG's office urges residents affected by severe storms to watch out for scammers
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is urging residents faced with damage following the line of storms that brought strong winds and heavy rain in certain parts of the state to be cautious when hiring a contractor to make repairs.
State GOP files brief in appeal of ruling reinstating ousted Wood Co. official
CHARLESTON – The chairman of the West Virginia Republican Party says a lower court ruling went against more than 100 years of state Supreme Court rulings by reinstated a once-ousted chairman of a county GOP Executive Committee.
All hail the newest Knight of the Golden Horseshoe!
Remember a few years ago when Gov. Jim Justice promised the state a rocketship ride? We didn’t know he meant we'd be taken for a ride as we suffer from spiraling inflation and gas prices that continue to skyrocket. Prosperity, indeed.
Where there’s culpability, there also should be accountability
We cannot bring back the lives lost to the opioid epidemic, but our efforts will allow the money to start coming in to address the underlying issues brought about by this menace. We can target resources to those who need it most.
Steptoe & Johnson Affirms Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion with LCLD’s Leaders at the Front Diversity Initiative Pledge
Steptoe & Johnson Affirms Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion with LCLD’s Leaders at the Front Diversity Initiative Pledge.
Morrisey, other AGs file amicus brief in case about religious freedom
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a coalition of 24 states in filing an amicus brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to remedy a lower court’s decision that could leave many religious practitioners unprotected from violence and threats.
Homeowner blames AEP, tree service for damage to his property
CHARLESTON — A lawsuit against Appalachian Power Company and Nelson Tree Service claims they caused damages to a Charleston man's property.
Woman accuses Gestamp of retaliatory termination
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Gestamp West Virginia claiming she was wrongfully terminated from her employment in retalation for making complaints about an employee.
Attorney General Morrisey Announces Putnam County Student as Statewide ‘Kids Kick Opioids’ Winner
Attorney General Morrisey Announces Putnam County Student as Statewide ‘Kids Kick Opioids’ Winner.