West Virginia Supreme Court
Recent News About West Virginia Supreme Court
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Right-to-work, if you can get it
Four years ago, West Virginia became the 26th right-to-work state in the nation when our Legislature overrode former Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin’s veto of a bill prohibiting workers from being required to pay union dues or fees as a condition of employment. -
Supreme Court affirms decision to reverse in-home care provider's disability award
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals agreed with the West Virginia Workers' Compensation Board of Review in its disability award to an in-home care provider. -
On the watch list once again
Four years ago, West Virginia managed to climb out of the judicial hellhole we had wallowed in for more than a decade, but we’ve remained on the American Tort Reform Association’s “Watch List” ever since, perilously close to the hole’s edge and perpetually in danger of slipping back in. -
Supreme Court sides with Charleston attorneys in case involving class member in water crisis litigation
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has affirmed a judgment in favor of several Charleston attorneys in an appeal alleging legal malpractice during the water crisis litigation that recently settled. -
Former union member sues union, ex-employer for violating right-to-work law
FAIRMONT — A former Tygart Center employee is suing her former union, claiming it violated the state's right-to-work law. -
Justice side with Berkeley County property owner in appeal involving stormwater drainage
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals sided with a late Berkeley County property owner who filed a lawsuit nearly a decade ago over stormwater draining onto his property. -
Supreme Court says Fairmont training academy for law enforcement should proceed
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that Fairmont State University's proposed law enforcement training academy should be approved. -
Supreme Court rules physician not liable to patient after she left Raleigh General Hospital against medical advice
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a physician did not have a duty to provide follow-up care to a woman after she left the hospital against medical advice. -
Gilbert files petition to force Mingo County sheriff to properly collect hotel/motel taxes
CHARLESTON – The town of Gilbert has filed a petition for a writ of mandamus with the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals to force the sheriff of Mingo County to properly collect hotel/motel taxes. -
Looking to oust Morrisey, Sponaugle files to run for Attorney General in 2020
CHARLESTON — Delegate Isaac Sponaugle has filed papers to run for Attorney General. -
Justice files petition for writ of prohibition in residency case
CHARLESTON — Lawyers for Gov. Jim Justice filed a writ of prohibition with the West Virginia Supreme Court on Friday in the case against him over his residency. -
Supreme Court says writ of prohibition not needed in prosecuting attorney's case over alleged conflict of interest
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals sided with the West Virginia Office of Disciplinary Counsel and the West Virginia Lawyer Disciplinary Board on an appeal regarding a writ of prohibition of a prosecuting attorney. -
Former W.Va. Lottery director admonished for practice law while working for state
CHARLESTON – The former director of the West Virginia Lottery Commission has been admonished by the state Lawyer Disciplinary Board for continuing to practice law while serving the state. -
Justices rule wrongful termination suit against Morgantown Machine & Hydraulics fails to state a claim
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a man's complaint against his former employer failed to state a claim and that the Monongalia Circuit Court did not make a mistake when it dismissed his complaint. -
West Virginia Supreme Court remains on Watch List in annual Judicial Hellholes report
WASHINGTON – For the fourth consecutive year, West Virginia finds itself on the Watch List for the American Tort Reform Association's annual Judicial Hellholes report. In its report, released Dec. 10, ATRA cites instability as the reason for putting the state Supreme Court on watch. -
Supreme Court denies writ of certiorari in case against DOH over fatal auto accident
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals sided with the state Legislative Claims Commission on an appeal of a lawsuit over allegations the Division of Highways was at fault for a fatal 2014 auto accident. -
Man alleges Raleigh County appraiser paid $9,000 retainer failed to perform appraisal
PETERSBURG – A Seneca Rocks man alleges a Raleigh County real estate appraiser received a $9,000 retainer and failed to perform an appraisal on his commercial property in Grant County. -
Judge rules state didn't shortchange employees in payroll system switch
CHARLESTON – A senior status judge has ruled that state employees were not shortchanged when the state switched from twice monthly to biweekly pay. -
Supreme Court sides with WVDEA in former employee's suit over allegations of failure to accommodate
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that the West Virginia Department of Education and the Arts rightfully found that a former employee did not require an accommodation to perform the essential functions of her job. -
Supreme Court grants writ regarding class certification in Municipal Water Works case
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals granted a writ of prohibition in a case involving Municipal Water Works.