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Morrisey wants documents that may show collusion between state prosecutors, DOJ in Trump cases
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has submitted a Freedom of Information Act request for the U.S. Department of Justice to produce documents showing the department may have colluded with state prosecutors involved in cases against former President Trump.
Attorney General Morrisey Leads Brief to SCOTUS in School Choice Case
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a coalition of eight states in an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court supporting a group of parents who are challenging Michigan’s Blaine Amendment, which prohibits nonpublic elementary and secondary schools from receiving public aid.
Man accuses The Genesis Dunbar Center of Medical Negligence leading to Health Deterioration
A man has filed a lawsuit against The Genesis Dunbar Center, alleging medical negligence that led to health deterioration. The case highlights serious allegations of improper care and treatment at the defendant's facility.
Kara DeRito accuses John Doe and insurance companies of negligent misconduct
In a legal battle over a hit-and-run accident resulting in severe injuries and property damage, Kara DeRito takes on an unknown driver and two insurance companies. The lawsuit seeks damages for past and future medical expenses, lost wages, physical pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life and property damage.
Another lawsuit filed related to fatal 2022 Logan Freedom Festival helicopter crash
CHARLESTON – A widow of an Army veteran has filed another lawsuit related to a 2022 helicopter crash that left six people dead during Logan’s annual Freedom Festival.
Woman says Dunbar police officer sexually harassed, assaulted her
CHARLESTON – A Dunbar police officer allegedly sexually harassed and assaulted a Kanawha County woman while on duty.
Mylan sued for patent infringement
CLARKSBURG — Bausch Health Ireland and Salix Pharmaceuticals have filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Mylan Pharmaceuticals for its generic plecanatide oral tablets.
Secretary of Labor accuses Ben’s Creek Operations WV LLC of Fair Labor Standards Act Violations
In a recent lawsuit filed in West Virginia, Julie A. Su, Secretary of Labor, alleges that Ben’s Creek Operations WV LLC violated provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The case seeks back wage compensation and liquidated damages from the defendant.
Dunbar hit with another police brutality lawsuit
CHARLESTON –Dunbar police officers again are being accused of excessive force.
Third former Preston dispatcher files harassment, retaliation lawsuit
KINGWOOD – A third former Preston County 911 dispatcher says she was subjected to a sexually pervasive and hostile work environment by other workers.
Doctor says insurer's refusal to settle malpractice claim was costly
HUNTINGTON – A physician says her insurer refused to settle a malpractice claim that ending up costing much more at trial.
Why do we pay higher utility rates?
CHARLESTON – All sorts of things can trigger a rate increase request from a utility and approval of increased rates by the Public Service Commission of West Virginia.
Inmate Sues West Virginia Division of Corrections for Alleged Negligence
In a recent lawsuit, Trayvon Strange alleges negligence by the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation and several officers. The case brings to light serious concerns about inmate treatment and safety protocols within correctional facilities.
Group of AGs ask appeals court to declare new EPA power plant rule unlawful
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is co-leading a group of 25 AGs asking a federal appeals court to declare a new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rule on power plants illegal.
Man says he was bitten by dog while on the job
WINFIELD – A St. Albans man says he was attacked by a dog while working at a Putnam County business.
Man sues National Crime Information Center for violation of Privacy Act of 1974
Despite statutory requirements, he alleges that the defendants failed to respond or correct inaccuracies in his records.
Land leaser sues EQT TGHL Exploration misleading royalty payments
It is the plaintiffs belief that the defendants used misleading royalty statements to obscure the true price paid for the oil and gas extracted from their lands and covertly deducted their costs in the royalty calculations.
Morrisey leads amicus brief to U.S. Supreme Court in school choice case
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office is leading a coalition of eight states in an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court supporting a group of parents who are challenging Michigan’s Blaine Amendment that prohibits nonpublic elementary and secondary schools from receiving public aid.
Woman sues after neighbor's dogs killed her two cats four months apart
CHARLESTON – A St. Albans woman has sued a neighbor after his dogs killed her two cats.
Family estate sues United States of America for negligent healthcare services leading to death
The complaint alleges that negligent healthcare services provided by the defendant resulted in Christina Barnett's death.