West Virginia Supreme Court
Recent News About West Virginia Supreme Court
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Supreme Court says interest was miscalculated in DOH case
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled interest was miscalculated in a case involving the West Virginia Department of Transportation-Division of Highways and condemnation blight. -
Public defender appeals ruling after Kanawha judge holds her in contempt
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha public defender appealed a ruling by a Kanawha circuit judge to the West Virginia Supreme Court arguing that she did not intentionally mislead the court. -
JIC dismisses complaint regarding Workman's lease to state agency
CHARLESTON – A Judicial Investigation Commission complaint against state Supreme Court Justice Margaret Workman filed by the former Supreme Court administrator has been dismissed. -
Kanawha magistrate announces retirement
CHARLESTON – Kanawha Magistrate Judge Tim Halloran announced he would be retiring at the end of the year in a letter to the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. -
Retired Kanawha Circuit Judge Zakaib dies
CHARLESTON — Retired Kanawha Circuit Judge Paul Zakaib has passed away. -
New bishop says Bransfield should pay church nearly $800,000, apologize to alleged victims
CHARLESTON – The new bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston says former Bishop Michael Bransfield should pay the church nearly $800,000 and apologize to make amends for his alleged financial and sexual misconduct. -
Court reverses denial of summary judgment to Cabell County administrator in IT director's suit over termination
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court partially reversed the decision by a lower court in a lawsuit involving the former IT director for the Cabell County Commission who alleged he was wrongfully terminated. -
Supreme Court allows arbitration in contract dispute between Golden Eagle Resources, Willow Run Energy
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals reversed an earlier decision in a case involving Golden Eagle Resources and Willow Run Energy. -
Justices say man's case against Berkeley County, deputy was rightfully dismissed
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a state court properly denied a motion to alter or amend a judgment in a case against Berkeley County. -
Supreme Court says property ownership case shouldn't have been granted summary judgment
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals found that a lower court granting summary judgment in a case involving property ownership was not appropriate. -
Supreme Court rules board deserves qualified immunity in student's injury case; Workman dissents
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court has ruled the Fayette County Board of Education deserved qualified immunity in a lawsuit where a high school student injured his arm. -
State Supreme Court says workers' compensation board rightfully denied re-opening on claim
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals sided with the workers' compensation board of review in an appeal involving a former West Virginia United Health System employee who sought to receive permanent partial disability and was denied. -
Supreme Court sides with workers' comp board
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals sided with the Workers' Compensation Board of Review in an appeal in which an Ohio Power Company employee argued he needed additional therapy that was not approved by the claims administrator. -
Judge dismisses AG's consumer claim against Diocese, sends two questions to Supreme Court
PARKERSBURG – A circuit judge has dismissed one claim filed by Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office against the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston and certified two questions to the state Supreme Court. Wood Circuit Judge J.D. Beane’s Nov. 6 order granted the Diocese’s motion to dismiss claims by the AG’s office under the state Consumer Credit and Protection Act. It also stayed the litigation until the certified questions are answered. -
Armstead to serve as state Supreme Court Chief Justice in 2020; Jenkins will have turn in 2021
CHARLESTON – Justice Tim Armstead will be Chief Justice of the West Virginia Supreme Court in 2020. -
Brenda Miller, do your job or find another one!
You wouldn’t think you’d need to explain to someone who’s been an Ohio County Circuit Clerk for 20 years that attorneys deserve the respect and cooperation of court employees. Brenda Miller may be just a clerk, but she seems to fancy herself a queen, with the power and authority to do as she pleases. -
Loughry appeal continued; former Justice seeks hearing on juror misconduct, bias
RICHMOND, Va. – Oral arguments in former state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry’s appeal of his of his federal conviction has been continued. -
Supreme Court hears arguments on senior status judge payment law
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in a case seeking a determination that a new statute on payments to senior status judges is permissible. -
What’s not to like about a Judge Richard Neely?
“No one wants to bring back the bad old days of jackpot justice, including when Richard Neely was on the court. West Virginians don’t want more runaway verdicts and embarrassing actions and rhetoric from greedy personal injury lawyers like Richard Neely.” -
Kanawha judge denies motion to send certified questions to Supreme Court in residency case
CHARLESTON — Kanawha Circuit Judge Charles King partially denied a request to send the case involving Gov. Jim Justice's residency to the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals to answer certified questions.