Daily Archives: January 8, 2013

Court approves former Justice McHugh, 12 others for senior status

CHARLESTON – Former state Supreme Court Justice Thomas McHugh is among those who have received senior status. The court announced Jan. 8 that it approved senior status applications of McHugh and retiring Circuit Court Judge Thomas Keadle, who will retire … Read More »

News, State Supreme Court

Fired superintendent planning lawsuit

CHARLESTON – The state Board of Education can expect a lawsuit over its decision to fire former Superintendent Jorea Marple. Marple’s attorneys sent a letter of intent to file a lawsuit to the board, the Charleston Daily Mail reported earlier … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Former officer wants repaid for costs of police dog

CHARLESTON – A former police officer is suing the City of Buckhannon after she claims she was not reimbursed for the money and time she spent caring for her police dog during her employment. Matt Gregory, in his official capacity … Read More »

Federal Court, Upshur County

A2C2 Partnership says Constellation Software breached its contract

CHARLESTON – A2C2 Partnership, LLC, is suing Constellation Software, Inc., for a llegedlybreaching its contract by shutting down A2C2’s website. On Oct. 13, 2010, the Ann Arbor Country Club, Inc., was placed in Receivership due to its insolvency and on … Read More »

Contract, Kanawha County, News

Man says Division of Juvenile Services wrongfully terminated employment

CHARLESTON – A former employee is suing West Virginia Division of Juvenile Services for wrongfully terminating his employment. Brandon Gerwig was hired by the defendant as a K-9 officer on Oct. 13, 2001, according to a complaint filed Dec. 28 … Read More »

Kanawha County, News, Wrongful Termination

Lawsuit claims Security America failed to pay final wages within 72 hours

CHARLESTON – A former employee is suing Security America, Inc., for failing to pay his final wages in a timely manner. Mark Norris was employed by the defendant from May 1, 2012, until July 17, 2012, according to a complaint … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

SC’s administrative office sets 2013 interest rate for judgments, decrees

CHARLESTON – The Administrative Office of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has set the interest rate for judgments and decrees entered during the 2013 calendar year to 7 percent. During the 2006 legislative session, a law was … Read More »

News, State Supreme Court

Supreme Court hears first arguments of new term

CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court returned from its holiday break Jan. 8, beginning 2013 with oral arguments in several cases. Scheduled for argument were five cases, though one was withdrawn and another was submitted on briefs without oral argument. … Read More »

State Supreme Court

Martinsburg police officer cleared in excessive force lawsuit

MARTINSBURG – A Martinsburg police officer won his motion for summary judgment in the excessive force lawsuit filed against him in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia. Judge Gina M. Groh dismissed Plaintiff William E. … Read More »

Berkeley County, Federal Court