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AG's office warns job seekers of post-holiday employment scams
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is urging job seekers to exercise caution when looking for employment opportunities to pay off those holiday purchases.
Morrisey sings praises of work his office did in 2022
CHARLESTON — The AG’s office is entering 2023 with such momentum from a record-breaking 2022 that saw us keep up a vigorous fight on several fronts, seek to beat back energy policies that could destroy jobs, continue to combat opioid abuse and win historic victories in landmark court cases.
Father of firefighter sues VFD, Air National Guard, others for son's death
MARTINSBURG – The father of an Air National Guard firefighter who died while fighting an off-base structure fire has filed a lawsuit against the local fire department, fire chief and others.
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AG's office warns consumers about deceptive weight loss schemes
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is urging consumers to be cautious when evaluating ways to lose those extra pounds, perhaps as a New Year’s resolution.
Man sues Rural King for injuries allegedly caused by employee
BECKLEY — A man is suing Rural King for injuries he suffered while at its Mount Hope store.
Former daycare employee says she was discriminated against, wrongly fired
CHARLESTON – A queer former employee of Fort Hill Child Development Center claims she was discriminated against and wrongfully terminated.
Attorney General Morrisey’s Mobile Office Sets January Stops for Eastern Panhandle
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with Eastern Panhandle residents in January to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.
Angela Freel and Vivian Basdekis Elected
Jackson Kelly PLLC is pleased to announce that the Firm has elected Members Vivian H. Basdekis and Angela L Freel to three-year terms on the Executive Committee, effective January 1, 2023.
Woman sues Thomas Health for tabling a job offer due to vaccination status
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Thomas Health System whose employment offer has been put in jeopardy because she isn’t able to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Prayworks, owners sue accounting firm for breach of duty of care
CHARLESTON — Prayworks is suing several accountants and their firms for failing in their duty of care.
Couple says cemetery put stranger's body in mausoleum plot they purchased
CHARLESTON – A Maryland couple says an embattled Kanawha County cemetery placed another deceased person in a mausoleum plot they purchased for another family member.
Attorney General Morrisey Warns About ‘Grandparent Scam’
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey urges residents to be wary of calls especially during the holiday season claiming grandchildren need help.
Freedom of the Press still matters to some of us
There’s a very clear difference between not liking what the media reports and actively working to silence them.
Couple says former owners failed to disclose water woes with $800K home
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County couple says the home they purchased from a prominent Charleston physician had water issues they say were fraudulently hidden during the sale.
Woman sues CAMC for injuries to vocal cords
CHARLESTON — A woman alleges Charleston Area Medical Center caused her to suffer a vocal cord injury due to negligence and caused her damages.
Fencing company sues West Virginia American Water for water leaks
CHARLESTON — J.H. Tomblin Fence Co. is suing West Virginia American Water for property damages caused by constant water leaks.
Gov. Justice appoints Perri Jo DeChristopher as judge for the Seventeenth Judicial Court Circuit serving Monongalia County
Governor Jim Justice has appointed Perri Jo DeChristopher, of Monongalia County, West Virginia, to the Seventeenth Judicial Court Circuit serving Monongalia County.
Former state lawmaker says he was injured at Family Dollar
CHARLESTON – A former state lawmaker is suing Family Dollar Stores after he says he was injured at the Romney store.
Gov. Justice announces $6,000 raise for WVDNR Police Officers
At an event announcing the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) new K-9 Program, Gov. Jim Justice made a surprise announcement of a $6,000 pay raise for all WVDNR Police officers.