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Woman accuses Ranson's police chief of sexual harassment, unlawful termination
CHARLES TOWN – A Kearneysville woman says she was a victim of sexual harassment and unlawful termination by Ranson’s police chief. -
Army veteran says W.Va.-based university discriminated against him
CHARLES TOWN – An Army veteran says he was the victim of discrimination by a West Virginia-based school that has “it roots in the military.” -
Man says urologist who botched procedure already was under investigation
CHARLES TOWN – A Harpers Ferry man says a urologist who allegedly botched a procedure on him was under investigation and already had been reprimanded for injuring patients because of visual and dexterity problems. -
Family judge agrees to suspension, probation for poor treatment of litigants, court staff
CHARLESTON – The state Judicial Disciplinary Counsel has reached an agreement with a family court judge it found to be disrespectful to people in his courtroom. -
Supreme Court reverses decision, agrees with hearing examiner on termination of officer
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals agreed that reversing the termination of an officer's employment was wrongfully done and his termination was warranted. -
Family court judge receives public admonishment for social media posts and comments
CHARLESTON – A family court judge has been publicly admonished for social media postings and comments she made regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and the January siege of the U.S. Capitol. -
Supreme Court says Harpers Ferry contested votes should count
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals found that four votes in a Harpers Ferry election that were contested should count. -
Justices say court reporting service rightfully granted summary judgment in case against attorney
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals found that a circuit court rightfully granted summary judgment in a case involving a West Virginia attorney and a court reporting service. -
Woman sues Charles Town hospital for wrongful termination
MARTINSBURG — A Berkeley County woman is suing the Charles Town General Hospital after she claims her employment was terminated because she made complaints about patient safety and sought accommodation for a work injury. -
Circuit judge dismisses case involving Rockwool agreement
CHARLES TOWN — A lawsuit regarding the proposed Rockwool manufacturing plant was dismissed from Jefferson Circuit Court last week after the judge said he would not rule on the constitutionality of the agreement at issue. -
Supreme Court says appeals against Shepherdstown lack merit
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that two appeals in a case against the city of Shepherdstown lacked merit. -
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. -
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. -
Applicants named for three circuit court vacancies across state
CHARLESTON – The state Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission has named applicants for three circuit judge positions. -
Anti-growth mentality hurts West Virginia
CHARLESTON – West Virginia is certainly making progress on several fronts, but some in the state are determined to sabotage our potential for progress by trying to outlaw or restrict one of our most successful economic development tools. -
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. -
Couple claims Dollar General failed to produce video needed for evidence
A Charles Town couple is suing Dollar General, alleging negligence and intentional alteration or destruction of evidence. -
Vehicle crash victim alleges GEICO refused to pay correct amount of damages
MARTINSBURG — A vehicle owner is suing GEICO, alleging breach of contract for crash injuries to the plaintiff. -
Watchdog group accuses Jefferson County Development Authority of no-bid contract
CHARLES TOWN — Jefferson County Vision (JCV) is suing the Jefferson County Development Authority (JCDA), alleging the authority failed to comply with state law.