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Thursday, March 28, 2024

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Man with developmental disabilities accuses Walmart of discrimination, wrongful termination

By Chris Dickerson |
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

By West Virginia Record |
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

By West Virginia Record |
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

By The West Virginia Record |
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

By The West Virginia Record |
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

By Eric J. Tarr |
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

By The West Virginia Record |
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 $1.8M medical malpractice verdict to Huntington woman

By Chris Dickerson |
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

By Chris Dickerson |
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

By Chris Dickerson |
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

By Kyla Asbury |
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

By The West Virginia Record |
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

By Chris Dickerson |
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

By Chris Dickerson |
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

By The West Virginia Record |
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

By The West Virginia Record |
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

By The West Virginia Record |
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

By Chris Dickerson |
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

By Chris Dickerson |
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.

Rep. Alex Mooney named Legislator of the Year by Competitive Markets Groups

By The West Virginia Record |
The Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) and Competitive Markets Action (CMA), recently announced the recipients of their 2023 Congressional Leadership Awards and their Competitive Markets Legislator of the Year Award recipient, U.S. Rep. Alex Mooney, R-WV.