Berkeley Circuit Court
Recent News About Berkeley Circuit Court
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Man sues Macy's, accuses store of discrimination
MARTINSBURG — A man is suing Macy's after he claims he was discriminated against because of his neurodevelopmental disorder. -
Applicants named for three circuit court vacancies across state
CHARLESTON – The state Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission has named applicants for three circuit judge positions. -
2019 brings new state Supreme Court Chief Justice, new circuit judges, vacancies
CHARLESTON -- The new year brings several changes to courts across West Virginia. -
Circuit Judge Wilkes retiring in January
MARTINSBURG – One of the state's veteran circuit judges is retiring next month. -
Martinsburg firefighters amend lawsuit to include more discrimination by city, fire chief
MARTINSBURG – A lawsuit filed by more than three dozen current and retired Martinsburg firefighters allegedly failing to pay holiday pay has been amended to include further discriminatory tactics. -
Martinsburg firefighters claim city doesn't properly pay them for holiday work
MARTINSBURG – More than three dozen current and retired Martinsburg firefighters have sued the city for allegedly failing to pay holiday pay. -
Woman sues Allstate for breach of contract
MARTINSBURG – A woman is suing Allstate after she claims it breached its contract with her when it denied coverage for water damage in her home. -
Federal judge awards woman $7 million for daughter’s birth injuries
MARTINSBURG – A federal judge awarded $7 million to a woman in a lawsuit alleging negligence after her daughter was born. -
Mormon church lawsuit ends in undisclosed settlement
MARTINSBURG – A civil lawsuit alleging Mormon church officials covered up sexual abuse caused by a now ex-communicated member of the church has ended in an undisclosed settlement after a trial lasted more than two months. -
Pet groomer sues insurance company for denying claim
MARTINSBURG – A pet groomer is suing Travelers Casualty Insurance Company of America after she claims it failed to pay on a claim for fire damages. -
Woman accuses Diamond State Insurance Company of breach of contract
MARTINSBURG – A woman is suing Diamond State Insurance Company after she claims it breached its contract with her by improperly denying a claim under an insurance policy. -
Mormon Church trial moved to Jan. 17
CHARLESTON – The trial against officials of the Mormon Church that was set to begin Jan. 9 has been moved. -
Sexual abuse trial against Mormon Church officials set for next week
MARTINSBURG – The trial against Mormon Church officials will begin next week in Berkeley Circuit Court before a jury and Circuit Judge Christopher C. Wilkes. -
Justices say lower court didn’t err in dismissing State Farm lawsuit
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued a ruling saying that Berkeley Circuit Court rightfully dismissed a lawsuit for failure to state a claim. -
Fall in Hampton Inn shower results in lawsuit
MARTINSBURG – A man is suing Winchester Hospitality after he claims it was negligent and caused him injuries. -
Woman sues Wal-mart for injuries from fall
MARTINSBURG – A woman is suing Wal-mart Stores after she claims she was injured when she slipped in a puddle of water and fell. -
Virginia man sues Landing Transport for vehicle accident
MARTINSBURG – A Harrisonburg, Va., man is suing Landing Transport after he claims it is responsible for a vehicle accident that caused him injuries and damages. -
Woman sues WVU Hospitals for FLSA violations
MARTINSBURG – A woman is suing West Virginia University Hospitals-East Inc. after she claims it violated the Fair Labor Standards Act. West Virginia University Hospitals-East Inc. is doing business as WV University Healthcare. -
Man says Peacemaker Properties lawsuit in state court violates his civil rights
MARTINSBURG – A man is suing Peacemaker Properties and others after he claims a lawsuit against the gun range owner in Berkeley Circuit Court violates his civil rights. -
Man sues West Virginia’s Choice for negligent services by caregiver
MARTINSBURG – A man is suing West Virginia’s Choice Inc. after he claims he was provided a caregiver who was negligent and caused him financial harm.