News from September 2018
Impeachment trials for four state Supreme Court justices begin Oct. 1
CHARLESTON — An agreement that would have dismissed Chief Justice Margaret Workman and Justice Beth Walker from impending impeachment proceedings is off the table.
Poll tells us more about Manchin-Morrisey race
Poll tells us more about Manchin-Morrisey race
Legislative auditor releases fourth audit report on state Supreme Court
The Joint Committee on Government and Finance of the West Virginia Office of the Legislative Auditor published a new audit that expands on the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals' $29 million spend down.
Clay Co. attorney files petition seeking to have Jenkins removed from SupCo ballot
CHARLESTON – A Clay County attorney has asked the state Supreme Court to remove Evan Jenkins from the state Supreme Court ballot in the November election, saying he doesn’t meet the qualifications to be a justice.
Morrisey urges Congress to fix Fentanyl loophole
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging Congress to fix a loophole involving Fentanyl, along with a group of 52 state and territory attorneys general.
Partnership between Attorney General, U.S. Attorney sends 14 to prison
CHARLESTON — A partnership between Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and U.S. Attorney Bill Powell attempting to rid the state of drug trafficking has secured 14 convictions since it began in 2015.
Law school grad fights opioid epidemic
MORGANTOWN — A West Virginia University College of Law graduate discovered her passion to combat the opioid crisis plaguing the state and came up with a plan.
Former student sues Marshall for mishandling sexual assault
CHARLESTON — A former Marshall University student is suing the school after she claims the university mishandled an investigation into an alleged sexual assault.
Judge dismisses case against CBS Broadcasting for defamation
CHARLESTON — A federal judge ordered a lawsuit against CBS Broadcasting alleging defamation of a Mingo County pharmacist to be dismissed.
Cabell jury returns verdict against First State Bank for $1.5 million
HUNTINGTON — A jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff in a lawsuit against The First State Bank for breach of contract.
U Save Food Stores faces discrimination allegations from transgender woman
A transgender female accuses a convenience store chain of discrimination after firing her.
Trip, fall prompts lawsuit against Kroger supermarket
A Putnam County woman accused a supermarket chain of negligence in a recent civil action.
Youngstown couple sues Mountaineer Casino over slip, fall
A casino in Chester faces accusations of negligence by two customers.
Two Monongalia County sheriff's deputies face civil rights lawsuit
Two Morgantown residents accuse police of violating their civil rights.
West Liberty University sues insurance company over contract dispute
A public university near Wheeling accuses an insurance company of shirking its duties to provide a defense to a slip-and-fall lawsuit lodged against the school.
WVU professor awarded Fulbright Scholar Grant
A West Virginia University College of Law professor recently received the prestigious Fulbright Scholar Grant.
Mullins accuses Shentel Cable Communications of extortion
Shentel Cable Communications faces a lawsuit in a dispute over their landlord's cable and telephone services.
Convenience store owes more than $17,000, lawsuit says
A Huntington convenience store faces a lawsuit for allegedly not paying a distribution company.
Attorney files assault complaint against car dealer, who calls lawsuit 'ridiculous'
CHARLESTON – A Charleston attorney has filed a civil lawsuit against a prominent car dealer, accusing him trespassing and assault. The car dealer, however, denies the allegations.
Supreme Court candidate to file legal challenge to Jenkins, Armstead appointments
CHARLESTON – A Charleston attorney who is seeking a seat on the state Supreme Court is ready to mount a legal challenge to Gov. Jim Justice’s temporary appointments to the court.