Ohio Circuit Court
Recent News About Ohio Circuit Court
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Worker alleges Silgan Plastics did not pay him for working past shifts, during lunch breaks
WHEELING – An Ohio man who worked at Silgan Plastics' Ohio County facility from 1998 to 2019 alleges that the company did not pay him for time worked beyond his regular shifts and lunch breaks. -
Law firm says Ohio County Circuit Clerk refused to accept a filing in a case
WHEELING – A Wheeling law firm has filed a petition claiming the Ohio County Circuit Clerk failed to perform her duties by refusing to accept a filing. -
Murray's son says ex-wife coerced daughter to make damaging statements about him
WHEELING – Another lawsuit has been filed involving the son of the Murray Energy founder and his ex-wife regarding their children, claiming the woman coerced their adopted daughter to make false and damaging statements about him. -
Woman who fell at a Wheeling Kroger files negligence suit
WHEELING – Kroger is facing a lawsuit by a woman who slipped and fell at its Wheeling grocery store and was injured. -
Man sues Wheeling after being injured when street sweeper collided with his car
WHEELING – A man is suing the city of Wheeling after being injured when his car was struck by a street sweeper. -
Ohio County man files two lawsuits against bill collectors
WHEELING — An Ohio County man filed two lawsuits against different companies, alleging they violated the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. -
Magistrate reinstated in Ohio County
WHEELING — Janine Varner was sworn in as a magistrate for Ohio Magistrate Court after a brief resignation last month. -
Former Wheeling University president sues university, others for hiding school’s financial troubles
WHEELING — The former president of Wheeling University is suing the university and others due to not being fully informed of the school’s financial troubles upon being offered the position. -
Woman accuses Tractor Supply Co. of gender pay discrimination, wrongful termination
WHEELING – An Ohio County woman is accusing Tractor Supply Company of gender pay discrimination and wrongful termination. -
Federal judge dismisses Murray's lawsuit against ex-wife; her suit against him remains open
WHEELING – A federal lawsuit filed by the son of Murray Energy CEO Bob Murray against his ex-wife days before he was accused of having sexual contact with his adopted pre-teen daughter has been dismissed. -
Another lawsuit filed against Bransfield for sexual harassment, assault
WHEELING — A new lawsuit was filed against the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and a former bishop over accusations of sexual harassment. -
Federal judge remands case accusing son of Murray Energy CEO of sexual contact with daughter to state court
WHEELING – A civil case accusing the son of Murray Energy CEO Bob Murray of allegedly having sexual contact with his adopted pre-teen daughter has been remanded to state court. -
Ohio magistrate judge resigns after suspension
WHEELING — An Ohio magistrate judge has resigned from her position after the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals issued an order for her suspension. -
Case against State Farm over bat infestation remanded to state court
WHEELING — A lawsuit against State Farm, alleging breach of contract has been remanded to state court with several hearings scheduled. -
Lawsuit against State Farm remanded to state court
WHEELING — A lawsuit filed by two Wheeling property owners against State Farm Fire & Casualty Company has been remanded back to state court. -
Wheeling resident alleges Danny Sullivan Excavating failed to reinstall appropriate water barrier at curb
WHEELING – A Wheeling resident alleges a contractor for a sewer project on her street failed to properly reinstall a barrier in place to prevent water from entering her property. -
Lawsuit against Bransfield, Diocese alleging sexual molestation settled
WHEELING — A final dismissal order was filed in a lawsuit against former Catholic Bishop Michael J. Bransfield for alleged sexual molestation by a former employee of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. -
Woman sues Wesbanco, accusing it of refusing to follow mother's will and terminate trust
WHEELING — An Ohio County woman is suing Wesbanco Trust and Investment Services, saying the company failed to terminate a trust upon the death of her mother. -
Teacher convicted of sexual assault of former student, will spend 1-5 years in prison
WHEELING – A former Ohio County teacher has been convicted of third-degree sexual assault of a student and will spend at least one year in prison. -
Valley Grove couple alleges WVU-employed doctor was not qualified for surgery
WHEELING – A Valley Grove couple is suing West Virginia University (WVU) Board of Governors over alleged injuries from multiple surgeries at Wheeling Hospital.