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Justice Bunn Takes Office, Investiture Scheduled May 12
Justice Bunn Takes Office, Investiture Scheduled May 12.
Magistrate admonished following incident with neighborhood teens
CHARLESTON – A Harrison County magistrate has been publicly admonished following an incident with teenagers at his home last year.The state Judicial Investigation Commission issued the admonishment April 25 against Michael Weiss, who lives in the North View area of Clarksburg with his wife, adult son and daughter-in-law.On October 16, 2021, someone knocked on the back door of the Weiss home about 9:30 p.m.
Woman sues Sunbridge for sexual harassment, wrongful termination
WINFIELD — A woman is suing Sunbridge Putnam Health Care for sexual harassment and workers' compensation law violations.
Gov. Justice appoints Charles Lorensen to West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals
Gov. Justice appoints Charles Lorensen to West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals.
Man sues The Cold Spot convenience store for injuries
FAYETTEVILLE — A Lester man is suing The Cold Spot alleging he was injured while at the convenience store.
Monongalia magistrate admonished for vulgarities, inappropriate comments
CHARLESTON — A Monongalia County magistrate has been publicly admonished for violating rules of the Code of Judicial Conduct.
Former DEA agent portrays opioid defendants as lax on suspicious orders
CHARLESTON — A former U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration officer testified that the defendant opioid suppliers took lightly their responsibility to prevent drug diversion.
Circuit Judge receives public admonishment for holding two correctional officers in contempt
CHARLESTON – A McDowell Circuit Judge has been publicly admonished by the state Judicial Investigation Commission for holding two correctional officers in contempt, having them incarcerated and strip searched.
Attorney General Morrisey to Participate in National Drug Take Back Day
Attorney General Morrisey to Participate in National Drug Take Back Day.
Defense attorneys question DEA official about opioid suspicious orders in West Virginia trial
CHARLESTON — An official of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration told attorneys defending suppliers of opioid drugs that the companies were supposed to protect against suspicious drug orders without specific guidance from the DEA.
Former employee sues Sunbridge Putnam Health Care for sexual harassment by another employee
WINFIELD — A Hurricane woman is suing Sunbridge Putnam Health Care alleging sexual harassment by another employee.Bruce Medley, an employee of Sunbridge, was also named as a defendant in the suit.
Woman sues physicians, healthcare entities for husband's injuries, death
PRINCETON — A woman is suing several physicians and healthcare businesses alleging they are responsible for the death of her husband.
Supreme Court reverses circuit court, says woman should receive accrued time off
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals reversed a decision by a circuit court to deny a claim for payment of accrued paid time off after an employee resigned.
Supreme Court to Hear Cases in Braxton County as Civics Education Program for High School Students
Supreme Court to Hear Cases in Braxton County as Civics Education Program for High School Students.
Supreme Court reinstates suspension of coal miner for CBD oil
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court reinstated a decision regarding a six-month suspension for a Bluefield coal miner after he failed a drug test for taking a legal, over-the-counter treatment.
Attorney General Morrisey Issues Opinion Concerning Selection of Community Locations for Early In-Person Voting
Attorney General Morrisey Issues Opinion Concerning Selection of Community Locations for Early In-Person Voting.
Huntington wants to delay holiday pay case, but firefighters don't
HUNTINGTON – The City of Huntington has requested a motion to stay a case filed by current and former firefighters regarding holiday pay issues until the state Supreme Court rules on a similar case out of Morgantown. But in response, the plaintiff firefighters say the cases aren't similar enough to warrant the stay and ask the court to deny the request.
Former Teva employee says company partly responsible for opioid epidemic
During a trial in West Virginia accusing opioid drug suppliers of causing an epidemic, a former employee of Teva, one of the defendants and the largest generic manufacture of opioids in the country, admitted the company could be held responsible.
JVAC releases names of applicants seeking to fill seat on Intermediate Court of Appeals
JVAC releases names of applicants seeking to fill seat on Intermediate Court of Appeals.
Defendant wants lawsuit against him dismissed
CHARLESTON — A defendant in a lawsuit that alleged misappropriation of funds is denying the claims against him.