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AG’s office says Parkersburg treatment center filed bogus Medicaid claims
PARKERSBURG — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has filed a lawsuit against a Parkersburg substance abuse treatment facility alleging it filed bogus claims to the state’s Medicaid program.
Attorney General Morrisey Co-Leads Coalition Supporting Parental Rights in Maryland Case
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is co-leading with Virginia a 25-state brief in support of parental rights in the U.S. Supreme Court in Mahmoud v. Taylor, et al.
Umberger: A vote for me is a vote for honesty and integrity
A few weeks ago, I filed as a write-in candidate. I am a Democrat, and to be perfectly honest, I’m the only Democrat in this race. I won’t misrepresent myself to get votes, and I won’t lie to you about who I am. I want to give you all an option. You deserve that.
State Trooper whistleblower files retaliation lawsuit
CHARLESTON – The former state trooper whose anonymous letter spurred investigations, resignations and demotions has sued the West Virginia State Police for retaliation.
Attorney General Morrisey Joins 22-State Coalition Urging SCOTUS to Uphold States’ Role in Protecting Children
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joined a 22-state coalition in a brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a Tennessee law that protects children by prohibiting certain medical interventions to treat gender dysphoria, including puberty blockers and hormones.
Morrisey part of 22-state coalition urging SCOTUS to uphold Tenn. transgender law
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has joined a 22-state coalition asking the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a Tennessee law that prohibits certain medical interventions to treat gender dysphoria, including puberty blockers and hormones.
Attorney General Morrisey Co-leads Multistate Coalition Against Biden-Harris Program Rewarding Illegal Immigration
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is co-leading with Montana an amicus brief supporting Texas’ bid for a preliminary injunction of the Biden-Harris administration’s disastrous Parole-in-Place Policy for undocumented immigrants.
Former fraternity chef says he was fired following kitchen accident
CLARKSBURG – A former chef for a West Virginia University fraternity has sued his parent company accusing it of disability discrimination after a kitchen injury.
Couple blames water company for home damage, wife's subsequent heart attack
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County couple blames West Virginia American Water for major damage to their newly purchased home as well as the wife's subsequent heart attack.
Former Sharpe Hospital worker claims disability discrimination, retaliation
CHARLESTON – A former psychiatric hospital worker says she was the victim of retaliation and disability discrimination.
Judge says Parkways Authority followed law in implementing new toll rates
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha Circuit Judge has denied the requests of the House of Delegates’ Majority Whip challenging the Parkways’ Authority’s implementation of a new toll rate schedule.
Segal sues law firm, attorney over handling of previous lawsuit against another law firm
CHARLESTON – One prominent attorney has sued another lawyer and his law firm following what he calls a disastrous outcome to a previous lawsuit he filed against another law firm.
U.S. Supreme Court denies stay of EPA’s new rule on power plants
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court is allowing the Environmental Protection Agency to enforce its new rules for greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired power plants while the legal challenge play out in lower courts.
Morrisey leads coalition supports opt-out rights for parents regarding school books
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is co-leading a 25-state brief in support of parental rights in a U.S. Supreme Court case.
Justice family announces final payment to avoid Greenbrier auction
LEWISBURG – The Greenbrier Resort will remain in the hands of Gov. Jim Justice’s family after it issued a press release October 15 announcing it had “completely satisfied” its obligations to Beltway Capital.
Former Red Cross worker says she was sexually harassed, discriminated against
PARKERSBURG – A former American Red Cross employee says she was a victim of sexual harassment and disability discrimination while on the job.
Attorney General Morrisey Announces $52 Million Multistate Settlement with Marriott for Data Breach of Starwood Guest Reservation Database
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced Wednesday that a coalition of 50 attorneys general has reached a settlement with Marriott International Inc. as the result of an investigation into a large multiyear data breach of one of its guest reservation databases.
Morrisey co-leads coalition fighting Biden’s parole-in-place policy
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is co-leading an amicus brief supporting Texas’ bid for a preliminary injunction of the Biden administration’s so-called Parole-in-Place Policy for undocumented immigrants.
HVAC worker sues after falling from roof at St. Francis Hospital
CHARLESTON – A Lincoln County man is suing after he was severely injured when he fell more than 30 feet from the roof of St. Francis Hospital while working on the building’s HVAC unit.
AG race: McCuskey sees strong vision for state's future
CHARLESTON — As state Auditor J.B. McCuskey continues his campaign in the race for Attorney General, he brings a wealth of experience in public service, a proven ability to lead a statewide office and a clear vision for the future.