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Recent News About West Virginia Supreme Court
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Judge again grants class certification in case over 2017 Parkersburg warehouse fire
PARKERSBURG – A circuit judge again has certified a case involving a 2017 Parkersburg warehouse fire as a class action. -
No more masks – for now, at least
We’re glad the mask mandates have been lifted, but we expect Justice, Jenkins, and countless other public officials across this country to be held accountable for any abuses of their authority. -
Supreme Court says a lower court exceeded its powers in healthcare billing case
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a lower court exceeded its powers when it granted a motion to compel discovery. -
Jenkins suspends most COVID-19 protocols for state court system
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Chief Justice Evan Jenkins has issued an order lifting a mask mandate for the state's court system. -
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Attorney General Morrisey's Mobile Office Sets July Stops for Northern Panhandle
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with Northern Panhandle residents in July to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions. -
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Attorney General Morrisey's Mobile Office Sets July Stops for North Central West Virginia
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with north central West Virginia residents in July to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions. -
Supreme Court says MPLA lawsuit must abide by pre-suit notification requirements
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a medical claim involving an ambulance that wrecked falls under the Medical Professional Liability Act and because of that, it is required to follow pre-suit notification. -
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Justice, Judges Named Bar Foundation Fellows
A Supreme Court justice, two circuit judges, and a former family law master have been named West Virginia Bar Foundation Fellows. -
17 years later, Rowe takes McGraw's seat on the bench
At 82 years of age, we hope Warren McGraw can enjoy his retirement from the bench and wish him well with his battle against Parkinson’s disease, but we also hope Rowe enjoys his time finally filling the seat of the man he wanted to defeat in 2004. -
Supreme Court partially grants writ by opioid companies regarding state cases
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled amendments to West Virginia's comparative fault statute do not apply to public nuisance claims. -
Supreme Court reverses dismissal in transgender teen harassment case
CHARLESTON — The state Supreme Court has reversed the dismissal of a Harrison County lawsuit regarding a transgender teenager who was harassed by his high school's assistant principal in 2018. -
Justices, circuit judge issue rulings in favor of former Trump advisor related to her divorce
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has affirmed an Ohio County family court divorce ruling in favor of a former adviser to President Donald Trump who had a “tumultuous” divorce with her ex-husband. -
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Chief Justice Welcomes New Family Court Judge
Supreme Court Chief Justice Evan Jenkins welcomed Julie A. Pence to the judiciary after Gov. Jim Justice appointed Ms. Pence to the Eleventh Family Court Circuit (Kanawha County). -
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Justices to Present Virtual CLE for Monongalia Bar Association
Four Supreme Court Justices are planning to jointly present a virtual one-hour Continuing Legal Education class for the Monongalia County Bar Association at noon on Tuesday, June 15. -
Justice appoints Charleston attorney to open Kanawha Family Court judge position
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice announced the appointment of a new family court judge for Kanawha County this week to replace Judge Kenneth Ballard after he was appointed to the Kanawha Circuit Court. -
West Virginia court system sees decrease in cases filed in 2020
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Court System released its annual statistics report, which found there was a 12.5% decrease in cases filed in 2020 versus the previous year. -
Supreme Court says circuit court should have dismissed lawsuit
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court ruled that a case should have been dismissed while it was before the lower court because the claims in the case lacked subject-matter jurisdiction. -
Supreme Court says Justice's appointment of new Wayne County delegate followed the law
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has filed its full denial of a petition seeking to have Gov. Jim Justice fill the vacancy left by a former Wayne County delegate who took part in the January 6 events at the U.S. Capitol with one of three individuals chosen from a list of candidates. -
UPDATE: Family Court Judicial Associations drafts resolution seeking to have disciplinary counsel fired
MORGANTOWN – West Virginia’s Family Court Judicial Association has drafted a resolution asking the state Supreme Court to fire the state’s Chief Judicial Disciplinary Counsel and her deputy. -
Warren McGraw retiring after 50-plus years of public service
PINEVILLE – Wyoming Circuit Judge Warren McGraw is retiring from the bench, ending more than 50 years of public service.