Wood Circuit Court
Recent News About Wood Circuit Court
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Man sues UPS for ADA violations
CHARLESTON — A man is suing United Parcel Services Inc. (UPS) for allegedly failing to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). -
Justices say petitioner in appeal against State Farm over car failed to meet burden
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court ruled that the petitioner in an appeal in a lawsuit against State Farm failed to meet his burden. -
Parkersburg firefighters claim city doesn't properly pay them for holiday work
PARKERSBURG – Members of the Parkersburg Fire Department have filed a lawsuit claiming the city hasn’t paid them properly for time worked on holidays. -
Loan servicer denies allegations in Parkersburg homeowner's fraud complaint
CHARLESTON – The defendants in a lawsuit filed by a man over allegations of a bogus home appraisal allege that the case should be dismissed because the plaintiff failed to state a claim. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Morrisey asks court to allow state case against Diocese to continue
PARKERSBURG — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is asking a circuit judge to allow his office to proceed with a case against the Wheeling-Charleston Diocese. -
Discrimination suit against Parkersburg removed to federal court
CHARLESTON — A lawsuit against the city of Parkersburg alleging race discrimination has been removed to federal court. -
Lawsuit against WVU for medical malpractice removed to federal court
CLARKSBURG — A lawsuit against West Virginia University Board of Governors was removed to federal court. -
Morrisey calls Pope Francis' punishment of Bransfield 'only one step' in effort for transparency
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey believes former Bishop Michael Bransfield punishment by the Catholic pope is one step toward full transparency. -
Morrisey renews request for Diocese to release Bransfield report
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey urged again for the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston to release its report on former Bishop Michael Bransfield, calling the Diocese's attempt to dismiss his suit an attempt to conceal the report. -
AG amends suit against Diocese to include more counts, more evidence
PARKERSBURG – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has amended his complaint against the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. -
Diocese files motion to dismiss lawsuit filed by state Attorney General's office
PARKERSBURG — The Wheeling-Charleston Diocese has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office alleging it and a former bishop knowingly employed pedophiles. -
One of Bransfield's employees files lawsuit, claims former bishop sexually molested him
WHEELING – A former altar server and secretary to resigned Catholic Bishop Michael J. Bransfield has filed a lawsuit claiming the bishop sexually molested him. -
AG's office sues Diocese and former bishop, saying they employed known pedophiles
PARKERSBURG — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has filed a lawsuit alleging the Wheeling-Charleston Diocese and a former bishop, saying they knowingly employed pedophiles. -
Walmart patron awarded $17 million after shoplifter knocked her down
Walmart patron awarded $17 million after shoplifter knocked her down -
Wood Co. jury awards $17M to woman injured in Walmart shoplifter drama
PARKERSBURG — A Wood County jury has awarded nearly $17 million to a woman who was injured at Walmart when employees were attempting to detain a shoplifter. -
Supreme Court reverses Wood Circuit Court decision
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals issued a memorandum decision agreeing that Amedisys West Virginia failed to establish that its former employee acted in bad faith. -
Parkersburg couple alleges power companies allegedly failed to inspect its power lines
CHARLESTON — A Parkersburg couple is suing power companies, alleging failure to protect, loss of consortium and negligence.