West Virginia Record

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Chris Dickerson News

Man sentenced to six months in prison for accessing veterans' medical records, including those of Ojeda

By Chris Dickerson | Jan 22, 2020

HUNTINGTON — A former Veterans Benefits Association claims assistant has been sentenced to six months in prison for fraudulently access the medical records of six fellow veterans, including current U.S. Senate candidate Richard Ojeda.

Charleston City Council approves $1.7 million settlement with firefighters' union over pay issues

By Chris Dickerson | Jan 22, 2020

CHARLESTON – Charleston City Council unanimously has approved the $1.7 million settlement between the city and its firefighters' union to correct a pay inequity that has been taking place since 2012.

Parkersburg firefighters claim city doesn't properly pay them for holiday work

By Chris Dickerson | Jan 21, 2020

PARKERSBURG – Members of the Parkersburg Fire Department have filed a lawsuit claiming the city hasn’t paid them properly for time worked on holidays.

Status hearing for Huntington, Cabell federal opioid cases set for Jan. 27 in Charleston

By Chris Dickerson | Jan 20, 2020

CHARLESTON — A federal judge has set a status conference for Huntington and Cabell County’s opioid lawsuits that have been sent back to West Virginia.

Intermediate appellate court again tops legislative talk about legal reform

By Chris Dickerson | Jan 17, 2020

CHARLESTON – As the 2020 legislative session gets into gear, it seems the creation of an intermediate appellate court again will be the top legal reform topic facing lawmakers.

Cornelius has questions about Justice-related charities; Governor dismisses claims

By Chris Dickerson | Jan 16, 2020

CHARLESTON – The chairman of the Wood County Republican Executive Committee questions whether charitable groups associated with Gov. Jim Justice that have raised nearly $117 million have filed all of the proper paperwork with the state.

Blankenship thanks Berger after she refuses to void his federal conviction

By Chris Dickerson | Jan 16, 2020

BECKLEY – A federal judge ignored a magistrate’s recommendation to void Don Blankenship’s 2015 conviction. In response, Blankenship thanked the judge for doing so.

Both sides confident after Supreme Court hears right-to-work law oral arguments

By Chris Dickerson | Jan 15, 2020

CHARLESTON – After state Supreme Court oral arguments regarding the state’s right-to-work law, leaders from both sides say they feel confident about their position.

Democratic lawmakers – including Manchin – criticize Morrisey healthcare proposal, but AG stands behind bill

By Chris Dickerson | Jan 14, 2020

CHARLESTON – Democratic lawmakers and others are criticizing Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s proposal to protect West Virginia residents with preexisting health conditions. Morrisey, however, stands by the bill called the West Virginia Healthcare Continuity Act.

Supreme Court makes first budget request since judicial amendment was passed

By Chris Dickerson | Jan 14, 2020

CHARLESTON – West Virginia Supreme Court Chief Justice Tim Armstead has presented a budget request that is $4 million less than the court system’s budget five years ago.

Charleston, firefighters reach $1.7 million agreement to correct longtime back-pay issue

By Chris Dickerson | Jan 13, 2020

CHARLESTON – The City of Charleston and its firefighters’ union have reached a $1.7 million agreement to correct a pay inequity that has been taking place since 2012.

Proposal would require runoff election if Supreme Court candidate doesn't get 40 percent of vote

By Chris Dickerson | Jan 10, 2020

House Bill 2008 was introduced Jan. 8 on the first day of the 2020 legislative session. It would require at least one Supreme Court candidate to receive 40 percent of the vote in the nonpartisan election which takes place during the statewide primary election.

Legislative auditor praises Supreme Court for changes made over the last year

By Chris Dickerson | Jan 9, 2020

CHARLESTON – Legislative auditors are praising the state Supreme Court for establishing and updating policies and procedures regarding the judicial system’s use of state assets.

Morrisey says Trump plan to create infrastructure jobs will help West Virginia

By Chris Dickerson | Jan 9, 2020

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is hailing a Trump administration proposal that promises to improve peoples’ lives and the state’s economy.

Morgantown mother says her 9-year-old son was dragged by Monongalia Co. school bus

By Chris Dickerson | Jan 8, 2020

MORGANTOWN – A Morgantown mother has sued the county school board, claiming a bus driver dragged her then 9-year-old son after closing the bus door on him.

Morrisey, lawmakers unveil legislation meant to protect those with preexisting conditions

By Chris Dickerson | Jan 7, 2020

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and legislative leaders have announced planned legislation that would maintain protections for those with preexisting conditions.

Governor's attorneys say federal investigation into family, businesses has ended

By Chris Dickerson | Jan 7, 2020

CHARLESTON – Attorneys for Gov. Jim Justice say a federal investigation has ended with no charges against the governor or his family.

After denial in circuit court, state employees file wage payment case in federal court

By Chris Dickerson | Jan 6, 2020

WHEELING – A case involving state employees who claim they were shortchanged when the state switched from twice monthly to biweekly pay is now in federal court.

Federal judge officially asks for Cabell, Huntington opioid cases to be sent back to W.Va.

By Chris Dickerson | Jan 6, 2020

CLEVELAND – The federal judge overseeing the national opioid litigation has requested the cases filed by Cabell County and Huntington be remanded back to West Virginia federal courts and is asking for the ruling to be expedited.

Former Aramark employee says manager sexually harassed, discriminated against her

By Chris Dickerson | Jan 3, 2020

BLUEFIELD – A former Aramark Uniform employee is suing the company, claiming she was subjected to sexual harassment by her former general manager.