News from October 2018
Ojeda wants Miller's campaign to cease, desist 'absolutely untrue' Medicare, coal miner ad
HUNTINGTON – An attorney representing U.S. Congressional candidate Richard Ojeda has sent a cease and desist letter to opponent Carol Miller’s campaign regarding an ad Ojeda’s team says is “absolutely untrue.”
W.Va. Child Advocacy Network raising money for child abuse victims with 'No Shave for the Brave'
CHARLESTON – For the month of November, the West Virginia Child Advocacy Network is asking law enforcement and friends across the state to stop shaving. This will be part of the second annual fall fundraiser, “No Shave for the Brave,” where money raised will help child victims of abuse across West Virginia.
Brennan Center study shows 54 percent of TV ads done by outside groups
CHARLESTON — A new national study done on digital advertising in Supreme Court races in 10 states found that more than half of all TV spending done on advertisements is by outside groups.
AG's office says it has released all the records it can 'at this stage' to Democratic group
CHARLESTON – Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office says it has complied with counsel for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee to release all requested records "at this stage" and calls the actions of the group wasteful and purely political.
Ketchum's federal sentencing delayed until January
CHARLESTON – Former state Supreme Court Justice Menis Ketchum’s federal sentencing has been delayed.
Davis, lawmakers propose delay in federal case
CHARLESTON – Action on former state Supreme Court Justice Robin Jean Davis’s federal claim that impeachment violated her constitutional rights has been delayed.
Parent alleges State Journal newspaper vending machine injured son
CHARLESTON — A Charleston mother is suing a publishing company, alleging negligence in the injuries of her son.by a vending machine.
Customer alleges Speedway's negligence caused injuries
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County woman is suing a Cross Lanes convenience store, alleging negligence caused her to fall and suffer injuries.
Former employee accuses business that aids teenage girls of wrongful termination
WHEELING — A former employee is suing a business that assists teenage girls, alleging wrongful termination, tort of outrage, intentional misrepresentation and spoliation.
Consumer accuses telemarketer of unfair business practices
WHEELING — An Ohio County woman is suing a telemarketer, alleging deceptive business practices.
Inmate alleges health care providers' negligence caused him pain
CHARLESTON — A Southern Regional Jail inmate is suing a health care provider and employees, alleging negligence, vicarious liability, and violation of the plaintiff's right under the West Virginia constitution and violation of public policy,
Energy company alleges business partner breached contract
CLARKSBURG — An energy company is suing a business partner, alleging breach of contract.
The House of Delegates should impeach themselves
It’s safe to assume that the members of our House of Delegates were taught a simple lesson numerous times while growing up: If a thing is worth doing, it’s worth doing well.
Recht was a judge who set the standard
WHEELING – The Northern Panhandle has lost one of its great citizens. Judge Arthur Recht, who just last Friday from the bench, bantered with lawyers and enjoyed himself to the fullest in his role as judge, passed away Sunday surrounded by his adoring family.
Room E-400 – The state Supreme Court’s 'Black Hole'
CHARLESTON – West Virginia continues to demonstrate to the rest of the country what a real constitutional crisis looks like.
Supreme Court candidate Schwartz aims to be predictable, respect taxpayer money
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Supreme Court candidate Bill Schwartz wants to make ensure the court is predictable and respects taxpayer money.
Loughry wants a new federal trial
CHARLESTON – Convicted and suspended state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry wants a new federal trial.
Walker to take over as Chief Justice in 2019
Justice Beth Walker will take over as Chief Justice in January. She was voted in by the court during an Oct. 29 meeting. The current court consists of Walker, current Chief Justice Margaret Workman, appointed Justices Evan Jenkins and Tim Armstead and acting Justice Paul Farrell. Workman nominated Walker.
'Legal giant,' respect judge and justice Recht dies
WHEELING – Former state Supreme Court Justice and longtime circuit judge Arthur Recht has died. He was 80. Recht died Oct. 28 at Wheeling Hospital after suffering a stroke.
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Supreme Court candidate Thompson seeks to help families, children
CHARLESTON — Supreme Court candidate Will Thompson wants to establish a family drug court if is elected in November.