Kanawha Circuit Court
Recent News About Kanawha Circuit Court
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Woman sues state, Goodwill for sexual harassment at Capitol
CHARLESTON – A state government employee says she was subjected to repeated acts of sexual harassment by a male janitorial employee at the State Capitol Complex. -
State official calls lawsuit over Capitol mural project 'meritless'
CHARLESTON – A state official being sued over the Capitol mural project that includes a likeness of Gov. Jim Justice’s beloved Babydog calls the lawsuit “meritless.” -
Judge denies summary judgment in DHHR child abuse case of toddler who died
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County judge has issued an order denying most of a state DHHR request for summary judgment in a child abuse case that resulted in the death of a Grant County toddler. -
Lawsuit says Capitol murals resulted from unlawful process, wants Reid-Smith and vendor to pay
CHARLESTON – One lawsuit has been filed seeking to have recently installed murals at the state Capitol – including one that features a likeness of Gov. Jim Justice’s beloved Babydog – to be removed and to have one state official cover the costs of the litigation. -
Former college pitcher blames doctor, others after career-ending surgery
CHARLESTON – A former college baseball pitcher has sued a Putnam County doctor and others after a shoulder surgery ended his playing career. -
Judge says WorkForce West Virginia has two years to collect overpayments
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha Circuit Court judge has ordered WorkForce West Virginia to stop seeking the return of alleged overpayments of unemployment claims paid in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Following ‘shocking’ testimony in trial, WVDCR settles detainee death lawsuit for $1M
CHARLESTON – The family of a 26-year-old man who died while being detained at a regional jail facility has reached a $1 million settlement in the middle of the trial following “shocking” testimony that showed officer misconduct led to his death. -
Estate blames subpar medical care, security for Mingo County man's death
CHARLESTON – The estate of a Mingo County man blames subpar health care and lack of thorough security for his death while in jail. -
Mother sues after 6-year-old girl sexually assaulted while in foster care
CHARLESTON – A Wood County woman says her 6-year-old daughter was sexually assaulted while in foster care. -
First of many expected lawsuits filed alleging EtO exposure
CHARLESTON – A Charleston woman has sued a host of chemical companies for exposure to a cancer-causing oxide. -
W.Va. Democratic Convention delegates vote to support Harris for president
CHARLESTON – West Virginia delegates to the Democratic National Convention have voted to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for president. -
Estate says hospital failed to properly treat man days before suicide
CHARLESTON – A man’s estate blames a hospital and staffers for his suicide after they allowed him to be discharged hours after a previous attempt. -
Mother blames improper medical treatment in jail for son's death
CHARLESTON – The estate of a Harrison County man blames a lack of proper medical care in prison for his death. -
Mother says nurses used excessive force during delivery, injuring her son
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County mother says two CAMC nurses are responsible for permanent disabling injuries her son sustained during his delivery. -
Former candidate for Kanawha County prosecutor sued following vehicle accident
CHARLESTON – A candidate for Kanawha County Prosecuting Attorney in this spring’s primary election has been sued as a result of an October traffic accident. -
AG’s office wins suit against gravestone seller that deceived customers
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has won a lawsuit against a Clendenin monument/memorial seller who was found to have taken money from consumers and not delivered what they paid for. -
Estate of man who died in State Police custody gets $1M settlement
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County judge has approved a $1 million dollar settlement for the estate of a man who died while in custody of the West Virginia State Police. -
Judge rules Miracle Meadows cases to remain in Kanawha County
CHARLESTON — Kanawha Circuit Judge Dave Hardy ruled last week that the remaining cases involving Miracle Meadows School will remain in Kanawha County. -
Estate blames CAMC's 'deplorable' care for woman's death
CHARLESTON – The estate of a Charleston woman says inadequate care by CAMC staff led to her death. -
Nurse says she contracted lung cancer after working in facilities containing asbestos
CHARLESTON – A 63-year-old nonsmoker says she was diagnosed with lung cancer after working in various hospitals and medical facilities during her years as a nursing student.