Berkeley Circuit Court
Recent News About Berkeley Circuit Court
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Trial scheduled in Allstate case over homeowners' claim for damage from refrigerator leak
MARTINSBURG – A trial has been scheduled in a lawsuit against Allstate over allegations of breach of contract for denying a water damage claim. -
Justice side with Berkeley County property owner in appeal involving stormwater drainage
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals sided with a late Berkeley County property owner who filed a lawsuit nearly a decade ago over stormwater draining onto his property. -
Justices say man's case against Berkeley County, deputy was rightfully dismissed
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a state court properly denied a motion to alter or amend a judgment in a case against Berkeley County. -
AG's office claims pension advance company violated consumer protection laws
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has filed a lawsuit alleging a Nevada business violated West Virginia consumer protection laws as it offered vulnerable consumers a cash advance on their pension. -
Discrimination suit against Variform removed to federal court
MARTINSBURG — A lawsuit against Variform Inc., alleging wrongful discharge and negligence, has been removed to federal court. -
Federal judge denies motion to compel arbitration in Macy's discrimination case
MARTINSBURG — A federal judge denied a motion to stay and compel arbitration in a case alleging discrimination by Macy's against a former employee who has a neurodevelopmental disorder. -
Former teacher, aides accused of abuse in Berkeley County arrested
MARTINSBURG — A former Berkeley County special education teacher and two former aides have been arrested after being charged with misdemeanor failure to report abuse and neglect. -
Carrington Mortgage Services allegedly failed to work with consumer to assume loan after divorce
MARTINSBURG – A consumer alleges a national mortgage servicing corporation failed to work with her to assume the loan on her home after her divorce. -
State Supreme Court sides with insurance company in Berkeley County case
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a lower court correctly applied the law in a case against Farmers and Mechanics Insurance Companies. -
Supreme Court sides with police department in appeal by officers
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals sided with the Martinsburg Police Civil Service Commission in a case challenging the commission’s decision to award points to a candidate on competitive exam for promotion based on education credentials. -
Former Berkeley aides sue media outlets for publishing audio recording
MARTINSBURG — The two teachers aides in Berkeley County accused of verbally abusing students in a special needs classroom filed a lawsuit this week against news organizations that published the audio recording secretly taken in the classroom. -
Morrisey amends complaint against Berkeley educators to add principal, BOE
MARTINSBURG — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey amended his previous complaint against Berkeley County educators to add the school principal, deputy superintendent and the Berkeley County Board of Education. -
Berkeley Schools files, drops lawsuit against mother who recorded alleged abuse
MARTINSBURG — The Berkeley County Board of Education filed and dropped a lawsuit against the mother of a special-needs student who recorded audio of abuse her child allegedly suffered at the hands of her teachers. -
Martinsburg firefighters amend holiday pay complaint to include retaliation, salary adjustment
MARTINSBURG – A lawsuit filed by more than three dozen current and retired Martinsburg firefighters allegedly failing to pay holiday pay has been amended a second time to add claims of retaliation and salary adjustment. -
Justices vacate ruling exempting Berkeley County property from Martinsburg zoning laws
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals recently vacated a Berkeley County Circuit Court ruling regarding a dispute over zoning jurisdiction between the City of Martinsburg and the Berkeley County Council. -
Supreme Court partially reverses decision in gun range nuisance lawsuit
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals recently said the Berkeley County Circuit Court rightfully dismissed a couple's nuisance claim against a gun range for injunctive relief but the couple could still pursue a nuisance claim for monetary damages. -
Justice appoints Scudiere and McLaughlin as circuit judges; Raleigh County position remains vacant
Gov. Jim Justice has appointed Debra Scudiere of Morgantown as the new circuit judge in Monongalia County and Debra McLaughlin of Berkeley Springs as the new circuit judge in the 23rd Circuit, which includes Morgan, Berkeley and Jefferson counties. -
Mother who recorded Berkeley special education teacher and aides sues county board
MARTINSBURG — The mother of a child with autism who claims school teachers in Berkeley County tormented her child filed a complaint against the county department of education and teachers involved. -
A month after commission interviews, three circuit judge spots remain vacant
CHARLESTON – Three circuit judge openings remain vacant, and the governor's deadline to fill one of them has passed. -
AG's office files civil complaint against teacher, aides accused of abusing special needs students
MARTINSBURG – The state Attorney General’s office has filed a civil complaint against three Berkeley County school employees in the aftermath of abuse allegations against special needs students.