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Attorney General Morrisey Announces Artwork of Eastern Panhandle ‘Kids Kick Opioids’ Regional Winners on Display at the Capitol
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced artwork by students from the Eastern Panhandle, who are regional winners of the office’s eighth Kids Kick Opioids contest, will be on display at the State Capitol building from Nov. 5 to Nov. 12.
DECISION 2024: Republican stranglehold on WV politics continues
CHARLESTON – As expected, a red wave of Republican victory again rolled over West Virginia on election night. Donald Trump, Jim Justice and Patrick Morrisey scored Mountain State victories in their campaigns for president, U.S. Senate and governor
Sides still fighting over legal fees in Paden City High closure case
CHARLESTON – The superintendent of Wetzel County Schools has filed a motion to withdraw an appeal to the state Supreme Court in the case to keep Paden City High School open. But the groups of citizens and supporters who successfully fought to keep PCHS open this school year still want their attorney fees paid.
Attorney General Morrisey, Multistate Coalition Successfully Convince SCOTUS to Grant Virginia Emergency Stay
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced Wednesday that the U.S. Supreme Court allowed Virginia to move forward with its removal of roughly 1,600 alleged noncitizens from its voter rolls just days before the 2024 election.
Parents sue Dick's after child injured by weightlifting equipment
CHARLESTON – The parents of a Charleston child has sued Dick’s Sporting Goods after the boy was injured Saturday when a piece of weightlifting equipment fell on him in the store.
Attorney General Morrisey’s Mobile Office Sets November Stops for Central and Southeastern
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with central and southeastern West Virginia residents in November to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.
Two more lawsuits filed against Cross Lanes daycare facility
CHARLESTON – Two more lawsuits have been filed against a Cross Lanes daycare center already at the center of headlines.
Former WVU professor files age discrimination, retaliation lawsuit
CLARKSBURG – A former WVU professor says he was a victim of wrongful termination, age discrimination and retaliation.
JIC admonishes Wood Co. family court judge over social media posts
CHARLESTON – The state Judicial Investigation Commission has publicly admonished a Wood County family court judge for posts he made on social media.
Attorney General Morrisey Files Suit Against Parkersburg Substance Abuse Treatment Center
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has filed a lawsuit against a Parkersburg substance abuse treatment facility on allegations the company filed bogus claims to the state’s Medicaid program.
Cross Lanes daycare hit with second lawsuit this week
CHARLESTON – A Cross Lanes daycare center already at the center of headlines has been hit with a second civil lawsuit this week.
Morrisey hails U.S. Supreme Court move to allow Virginia purge of voter rolls
CHARLESTON – The U.S. Supreme Court says Virginia can revive its effort to remove potential non-citizens from voters rolls ahead of next week’s general election.
Five Jackson Kelly Attorneys Admitted to the West Virginia Bar
Jackson Kelly PLLC is excited to announce that Seth Backus, Jenna Fonner, Caroline Massie, Taylor Ours, and Raquel Vélez-Davis have been officially admitted to the West Virginia State Bar.
Woman says CAMC employee accessed medical records, shared with former partner
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman says a CAMC employee wrongfully accessed her medical records on multiple occasions and then shared them with a former partner.
Attorney General Morrisey Announces Artwork of North Central W.Va. ‘Kids Kick Opioids’ Regional Winners on Display at the Capitol
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced artwork by students from North Central West Virginia, who are regional winners of the office’s eighth Kids Kick Opioids contest, will be on display at the State Capitol building from Oct. 29 to Nov. 4.
Already facing state sanctions, Cross Lanes daycare hit with another abuse lawsuit
CHARLESTON – The guardian of a four-year-old says a daycare worker verbally and physically abused the girl.
Woman says she wasn't told of cancer diagnosis for months
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County woman says medical negligence led to her not learning of her cancer diagnosis for months after testing.
Attorney General Morrisey Announces Herbert Hoover vs. Elkins as Opioid Abuse Prevention Game of the Week
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced his office will feature the Herbert Hoover High School vs. Elkins High School gridiron matchup as an Opioid Abuse Prevention Game of the Week.
Former inmate says jail staff ignored signs of stroke
CHARLESTON – A former Southwestern Regional Jail inmate says staff failed to recognize signs of a stroke he had that left him permanently injured.
Mingo County woman sues after witnessing son's death along U.S. 119
WILLIAMSON – The mother of a high school senior has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the woman who struck and killed the young man this summer.