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Man blames Lynd Company for sexual harassment, racial discrimination
CHARLESTON — A man is suing the Lynd Company alleging he was harassed because he is Black.
Supreme Court to Hear Cases in Raleigh County as Civics Education Program for High School Students
Supreme Court to Hear Cases in Raleigh County as Civics Education Program for High School Students.
Man accuses Cozumel Mexican Restaurant of unlawful termination
CHARLESTON — A man is suing Cozumel Mexican Restaurant claiming he was wrongfully terminated from his employment and the restaurant failed to properly pay his final wages.
School board sues travel company for refusal to refund families
HUNTINGTON — More than two years after an eighth-grade trip was canceled for middle school students, Cabell County Board of Education is suing an Ona-based travel company that has not returned funds collected for the trip.
Morrisey urges social media companies to take action to prevent fentanyl pushing
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has written letters to social media companies urging them to take action to help prevent drug dealers from using their platforms to peddle fentanyl.
Jackson Kelly PLLC Recognized With the 2022 Compass Award From LCLD
Jackson Kelly PLLC Recognized With the 2022 Compass Award From LCLD.
Greenbrier GOP chairman says Independent candidate shouldn't be on state Senate ballot
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha Circuit Court judge has scheduled a hearing for Friday in a petition seeking to have a state Senate candidate removed from the ballot.
Former employee says McDonald's discriminated against her for race, sex and pregnancy
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman says she was discriminated against by McDonald’s because of her race, sex and pregnancy.
West Virginia State Bar Bridge the Gap Seminar on October 17, 2022
West Virginia State Bar Bridge the Gap Seminar on October 17, 2022.
Morgantown police, firefighters want to send retaliation cases back to state court
CLARKSBURG – Morgantown police officers and firefighters who have filed two lawsuits accusing the city of retaliation have filed motions to remand both cases back to state court.
Attorney General Morrisey Sues Unlicensed Contractor
Attorney General Morrisey Sues Unlicensed Contractor.
Former WVSU police captain accuses school of harassment, discrimination
CHARLESTON – A former captain with the West Virginia State University police department is suing the school, alleging retaliation, harassment and discrimination.
Morrisey joins other AGs opposing rule requiring states to reach net-zero highway emissions
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a 20-state coalition in filing comments before the U.S. Department of Transportation to push back against a Biden Administration rule requiring all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia to reduce on-road carbon dioxide emissions to net-zero by 2050.
W.Va. Chamber calls Amendment 2 best way to axe vehicle tax
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce supports the passage of Amendment 2, saying it’s the most efficient way to eliminate the vehicle tax in West Virginia.
Manchin's 'sugar high' with Republicans didn't last
MORGANTOWN – Senator Joe Manchin’s roller coaster poll numbers have taken another dip. Morning Consult reports this week that the West Virginia Democrat is now underwater, with a disapproval rating of 51 percent and an approval rating of just 42 percent.
U.S. Attorney’s Office Takes Part in Justice Department’s Wide-Ranging Efforts to Protect Older Adults
U.S. Attorney’s Office Takes Part in Justice Department’s Wide-Ranging Efforts to Protect Older Adults.
Man sues CAMC, others for negligence following knee surgery
CHARLESTON — A man is suing Charleston Area Medical Center alleging the hospital was negligent in its care.
Civil lawsuits accuse arrested parole officer of sexual assault
CHARLESTON -- A former regional director for the state jail authority recently pleaded guilty to witness tampering, and a former parole officer has been charged with sexual assault of at least two of his parolees. Four federal lawsuits have been filed in relation to the incidents.
AG's office warns consumers about computer repair scams
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is warning consumers about a computer repair scam that is currently active in the Mountain State.
The red tape impeding the health care services West Virginians need most
West Virginia has the highest prevalence of heart attacks, lung cancer, and drug overdose deaths of any state. However, red tape in the form of “certificate of need” (CON) laws and regulations obstruct the provision of health care services to treat these ailments.