McDowell Circuit Court
Recent News About McDowell Circuit Court
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Timber company says mining company reneged on lease
WELCH – A North Carolina timber company says a mining company has reneged on the terms of a lease. -
Man says he was fired for refusing to sign false document about mine injury
WELCH – A McDowell County man says he was wrongfully terminated by a mining company for refusing to sign a false statement. -
Jury sides with Australian coal operator in $1M contract dispute
WELCH – A McDowell County jury has ruled in favor the owner of a coal company after a contractor had accused him of not paying nearly $1 million for services. -
McDowell contractor hurls litany of allegations at coal operator
WELCH – A McDowell County business seeks almost $1 million for unpaid services as well as a preliminary injunction to keep another company from transferring three MSHA permits. -
Admonished circuit judge stands by decision to jail two correctional officers for contempt
CHARLESTON – A McDowell County circuit judge who was admonished by the state Supreme Court for briefly jailing two correctional officers for contempt and having them strip searched stands by his decision, saying he was trying to protect an inmate. -
Circuit Judge receives public admonishment for holding two correctional officers in contempt
CHARLESTON – A McDowell Circuit Judge has been publicly admonished by the state Judicial Investigation Commission for holding two correctional officers in contempt, having them incarcerated and strip searched. -
Mother of third girl sues school board, others after daughter was sexually assaulted
WELCH – The mother of a third Mount View Middle School student say their daughter was sexually assaulted earlier this school year by a boy named in two previously filed lawsuits. -
Mother of second girl sues school board, others after daughter was sexually assaulted
WELCH – The mother of a second Mount View Middle School student say their daughter was sexually assaulted earlier this school year by a boy named in a previously filed lawsuit. -
Parents sue county board, others after daughter was sexually assaulted at school
WELCH – The parents of a Mount View Middle School student say their daughter was sexually assaulted at school earlier this school year. -
Man who lost fingers sues Cobalt Coal to receive settlement from 2013
A man is suing Cobalt Coal Corp. Mining Inc. seeking to receive a settlement he was awarded in 2013 after he lost some fingers as the result of a workplace injury. -
Settlement reached in coal miner's workers' compensation case against Cottingham & Butler Claims Services
BLUEFIELD — A settlement was reached in a case involving a coal miner and the company from which he previously received workers' compensation benefits. -
Individuals file suit against Caretta Minerals, CNX Gas over allegations groundwater has been contaminated
WELCH – A group of individuals allege their groundwater has been contaminated by the mining activities near their homes. -
Coal miner alleges Cottingham & Butler Claims Services wrongfully suspended benefits
WELCH – A McDowell County man employed as an underground coal miner alleges his workers' compensation benefits were wrongfully suspended. -
After 54 days, Justice appoints Poling as new Raleigh Circuit Court judge
CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice has appointed Darl W. Poling of Beckley to become Raleigh Circuit Court's newest judge. The opening was created when Justice appointed lifelong friend John Hutchison to the state Supreme Court to fill former Justice Allen Loughry's seat. Retired judge Charles M. Vickers has been filling Hutchison’s seat in Raleigh County. -
JVAC accepting applications for McDowell judgeship; Raleigh County position remains unfilled
CHARLESTON – The state Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission is accepting applications for the pending McDowell Circuit Court judicial vacancy. Current Judge Booker T. Stephens has announced his retirement, effective May 31. -
McDowell Circuit Judge Stephens to retire in May
WELCH – McDowell Judicial Circuit Judge Booker T. Stephens has announced his retirement, effective May 31. -
Tax service accuses insurance company of breach of contract
WHEELING — A tax preparation services company is suing an insurance company, alleging first party common law bad faith, first party statutory bad faith and breach of contract. -
Danville couple accuses contractor of unsafe work conditions
WELCH — A Danville couple is suing a McDowell County contractor, alleging unsafe work conditions. -
Hatfield-McCoy Regional Recreation Authority settles service dog suit
CHARLESTON — The Hatfield-McCoy Regional Recreation Authority has agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by a former employee who alleged his employment was terminated because of his service animal. -
Three lawsuits filed against McDowell ambulance authority for hostile work environment
WELCH – Three lawsuits have been filed against the McDowell County Emergency Ambulance Service Authority after the plaintiffs claim they were subjected to a hostile work environment.