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Outback manager says she was victim of gender discrimination, retaliation
CHARLESTON – A former Outback Steakhouse manager claims she was a victim of gender discrimination and retaliation by the company.
Man with developmental disabilities accuses Walmart of discrimination, wrongful termination
WHEELING – A Cameron man with developmental disabilities says he was discriminated against and wrongfully terminated by Walmart.
Tenant says she was discriminated against after apartment complex fire
CHARLESTON – A woman says she was a victim of racial discrimination when she was denied relocation to another property after a fire at her rental complex.
Couple says Ford Explorer they purchased was a lemon
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County couple says the Ford Explorer they purchased was defective.
Attorney General Morrisey, Multistate Coalition File Petition for Review on SEC Climate Rule
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey briefed the media on Wednesday on a major legal development involving the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Attorney General Morrisey Joins National Consumer Protection Initiative
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is joining with consumer protection groups and other state attorneys general to help consumers combat scam calls in observation of National Consumer Protection Week, a consumer education initiative spearheaded by the Federal Trade Commission.
Properly affording government services: Economics 101
If legislators continue to demand an increase in base spending that equals or outpaces economic growth, we will never reach the point of properly affording government services
Attorney General Morrisey Co-Leads Multistate Fight Against Biden Administration’s Job-Killing EPA Rule
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is co-leading with Kentucky a 24-state coalition in a lawsuit to block a devastating new air quality rule from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that would raise costs on West Virginia manufacturers, utilities and families.
Jury awards $1.9M medical malpractice verdict to Huntington woman
HUNTINGTON – A federal jury has awarded a Huntington woman with a $1.8 million verdict in a medical malpractice case.
Class action says Allegheny Wood Products failed to provide WARN Act notice
BECKLEY – A former Allegheny Wood Products employee has filed a potential class action lawsuit against the company after it abruptly shut down last month.
Nurse claims Thomas Health wrongfully denied her COVID vaccine religious exemption
CHARLESTON – A registered nurse says Thomas Memorial Hospital wrongfully denied her religious exemption request from taking the COVID-19 vaccine.
Intermediate Appeals Court rules in case involving chlorine gas leak
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals granted partial summary judgment for several counterclaims in a case involving a chlorine gas leak that caused injuries.
Attorney General Morrisey's Mobile Office Sets March Stops for Central and Southeastern West Virginia
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with central and southeastern West Virginia residents in March to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.
School aide abused non-verbal autistic boy, mother claims
CHARLESTON – The mother of a non-verbal autistic boy says a school aide abused her son.
Former Administrative Law Judge says she was victim of discrimination
CHARLESTON – A former Administrative Law Judge says she was passed over for a job because of her race, age and previous litigation.
Estate blames two road construction companies for man's death
WINFIELD – The estate of a Putnam County man blames two road construction companies for his death.
Former City of Hurricane employee claims his firing was retaliatory
WINFIELD – A former employee of the City of Hurricane claims he was fired in retaliation for reporting a supervisor’s allegedly illegal activities.
Women Who Inspire
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC will be presenting the “Women Who Inspire” series, featuring female leaders who will share reflections on women empowerment, opportunities for professional women now and in the future, and the women they have looked up to throughout their careers.
W.Va., nine other states file challenge to SEC climate disclosure rule
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is spearheading a lawsuit that will challenge a new rule that would require companies to report climate-related risks.
Two women sue NASCAR team owner’s Taco Bell alleging sexual harassment
PARKERSBURG – Two women have filed lawsuits against a company owned by a NASCAR team owner saying they were sexually harassed as minors while working at its Taco Bell in Parkersburg.