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Morrisey calls Manchin a hypocrite, blames him for fueling opioid crisis
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin's "negligence and legislative record" has helped fuel the state's opioid crisis.
Western Regional Jail inmate alleges officer slammed hand in cell door
HUNTINGTON – A man currently incarcerated at the Western Regional Jail in Barboursville alleges he suffered injuries to his hand because of the actions of correctional officers.
Doddridge school board alleged to have failed to hire woman because of age
WEST UNION – A 56-year-old Jackson County woman alleges that she was not hired for a teaching position because of her age.
Rescare Behavior Services, others alleged to have breached standard of care
HUNTINGTON – The administratrix of an estate alleges that her decedent did not receive proper care at a Cabell County group home.
Reynolds Memorial Hospital alleges insurance consultant failed to procure adequate coverage
MOUNDSVILLE – A Marshall County hospital owner and operator alleges that it has been damaged because of the actions of a insurance consultant and broker.
Man claims AFNI Inc. threated to revoke license because of debt he does not owe
PRINCETON – A Mercer County man alleges that a debt collector made false representations regarding his liability for an alleged debt.
Consumers file suit against Carrington Mortgage Services, Bank of America over handling of claim
WEBSTER SPRINGS – Two consumers allege that their mortgage was serviced in bad faith.
Motorist seeks damages from Brewer & Co. of West Virginia after Nitro collision
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman alleges that her vehicle was struck by a van owned by a fire protection contractor servicer when it ran a red light.
WVU Law grad Kimberly Reed appointed to Export-Import bank office
WASHINGTON – Kimberly A. Reed, a 1996 graduate of the West Virginia University College of Law, credits her West Virginia upbringing as a driving force on the path that has led to her appointment as first vice president of the Export-Import Bank of the United States.
Incentivizing change to combat opioid abuse
CHARLESTON – As the chief legal officers of our states, myself and other attorneys general are taking action on many fronts to fight the opioid epidemic. We recognize that the devastating cost of addiction demands an unyielding commitment that utilizes every tool at our disposal.
Settlement reached against former police officer in suit alleging wrongful death
HUNTINGTON – A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit against a former Huntington police officer and others alleging the wrongful death of a woman after the officer used excessive force.
Supreme Court says judge doesn’t have authority to go above DEP regulator
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued an opinion stating that a circuit judge did not have the authority to go above a Department of Environmental Protection regulator who had decided water replacement by a mining operator was not appropriate.
Lowe's customer seeks damages after slipping on grainy substance in store
WHEELING – A Belmont County, Ohio, man alleges he was injured at a Lowe's store in Wheeling after slipping on a sand-like substance.
Mine examiner alleges he was wrongfully discharged by Alliance Coal, Tunnel Ridge
WHEELING – A Nicholas County man alleges he was discharged in retaliation after raising whistle-blower complaints and objections.
Kanawha Valley Advertising Co. alleges it is owed more than $1,900
WINFIELD – A Putnam County business alleges that it was not paid in full for its services by a Mason County funeral home.
Four seek damages after rear-end collision on I-77 with Nitro Electric employee
RIPLEY – Four Parkersburg residents allege they were injured when their vehicle was rear-ended on Interstate 77 in Ravenswood.
East River Volunteer Fire Department firefighter alleges injuries after being struck by motorist
PRINCETON – A Princeton man and member of the East River Volunteer Fire Department is seeking damages after he was struck by a motorist while directing traffic.
Wells Fargo Bank seeks reformation of deed of trust on Oceana property
PINEVILLE – A financial institution is seeking the court's assistance with regards to an Oceana property.
Morrisey leads group urging Senate to rein in unelected bureaucracy
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CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a coalition of 13 state attorneys general in urging Congress to curb the authority of federal agencies to create and enforce regulations.
AG's office files suit against Cabell Co. home inspector
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