West Virginia Supreme Court
Recent News About West Virginia Supreme Court
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Loughry charged with 32 counts of violating Code of Judicial Conduct
CHARLESTON – The state Judicial Investigation Commission has filed a motion to immediately suspend Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry after he was charged with 32 counts of violating the Code of Judicial Conduct. -
Eight people file to fill Stucky's seat on Kanawha Circuit Court
CHARLESTON – Eight people have applied to fill the vacant Kanawha Circuit Court seat. The deadline to apply for the temporary position was June 4. Those who submitted applications were Dan Greear, Robert Hogan, Benjamin Mishoe, Pancho Morris, Gary Pullin, Larry Rowe and Tera Salango. -
Charleston attorney Schwartz explores run for state Supreme Court seat
CHARLESTON – Charleston attorney Bill Schwartz has filed pre-candidacy papers to run for a seat on West Virginia’s Supreme Court of Appeals. -
DiTrapano's law license reinstated immediately by state Supreme Court
CHARLESTON – Dante diTrapano’s law license has been reinstated. The state Supreme Court on June 5 issued a 4-1 opinion granting his request for reinstatement. -
Someone must have left the faucet running
The arrogant justices on the West Virginia Supreme Court felt they had the right to augment their ample salaries with taxpayer-funded perks of their own choosing. -
Justices say Camden Clark Hospital wrongfully disclosed medical records
CHARLESTON—The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled that a hospital should not have disclosed personal medical records involving mental health in response to a subpoena. -
State Supreme Court now agrees Arch Coal worker was hurt on the job
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals affirmed a decision by the Workers' Compensation Board of Review regarding an Arch Coal employee's lower back injury claim following a previous order that rejected the claim. -
State Supreme Court administrator Johnson resigns; Allen steps in
State Supreme Court administrator Johnson resigns; Allen steps in -
Supreme Court rules former Massey shareholders' lawsuit in mine explosion rightfully dismissed
CHARLESTON—The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that former shareholders of Massey Energy Company lacked standing to pursue a derivative shareholder lawsuit related to a deadline mine explosion in 2010. -
Justices: Harrison Co. property taxes were never delinquent, reverses decision
CHARLESTON—The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals reversed a decision regarding the ownership of certain oil and gas rights in Harrison County. -
Man convicted for murder at Wheeling American Legion gets new trial
CHARLESTON— The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a man deserves a new trial after evidence came to light that could exonerate him of his alleged crimes. -
Justices reject removal of Doddridge County commissioner
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has rejected a removal petition for a Doddridge County commissioner after 100 citizens sought to kick him out of office. -
Speculation rampant over Supreme Court investigation
CHARLESTON – The State Capitol was buzzing with speculation and rumors last week about the West Virginia Supreme Court and a federal grand jury investigation. Reporters were busy trying to separate fact from fiction, and that was a challenge. -
New circuit judge hopes to make Preston County proud
KINGWOOD — Preston Circuit Court's new circuit judge said he hopes to continue the trend of outstanding judges in Preston County with his seat on the bench. -
If you must go to court, be prepared
You have to wonder why some people bother going to court. It’s not just a matter of luck like the lottery, where all you have to do is buy a ticket and wait for the results to be announced. The process isn’t automated, self-propelled. You can’t file suit and expect the case to win itself. -
Supreme Court denies U-Haul request to keep case from being a class action
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has rejected U-Haul’s request for a writ of prohibition to prevent a case from being certified as a class action. -
Bailes sworn in as new Kanawha County magistrate
CHARLESTON — Jesse Bailes, the newest Kanawha magistrate, was sworn in May 18 to fill the vacancy left last July by Julie Yeager's resignation. -
Davis, Canterbury draw focus in second legislative audit report
CHARLESTON – The second part of an audit of the state Supreme Court took another look at use of state vehicles by justices and staff as well as other issues. -
Justices: Pharmaceutical companies properly warned mothers of risks
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled that the mass litigation panel rightfully awarded summary judgment to three drug companies in two product liability cases. -
CALA: Innovator liability litigation could have stifled development of new drugs
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court’s ruling that a consumer can’t bring a claim against a brand-name drug manufacturer when they took a generic version is drawing reaction from both sides of the issue.