News from 2018
Kanawha County couple alleges finance companies misrepresented home market value
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County couple is suing finance companies, alleging fraud and unconscionable inducement.
Workman rips 4-1 Supreme Court decision regarding black lung benefits for coal miners
CHARLESTON – A state Supreme Court decision could affect how coal miners file workers’ compensation claims, but Chief Justice Margaret Workman isn't happy about it.
Supreme Court affirms PSC decision approving Brooke County gas-powered plant
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has affirmed the state Public Service Commission’s approval of Brooke County Power’s gas plant, saying developers had “substantially complied” with state power plant siting rules.
Federal prosecutors dismiss remaining charges against Northern Panhandle physician
WHEELING — Federal prosecutors have filed a motion to dismiss the remaining counts of a federal indictment against Dr. Roland F. Chalifoux this week.
Candidate Wilkes wants to restore civility to Supreme Court
CHARLESTON — Supreme Court Candidate Chris Wilkes said if he's elected, there won't be a learning curve.
Candidate Kessler wants confidence back in Supreme Court
CHARLESTON — Former Senate president and current Supreme Court candidate Jeff Kessler hopes to instill confidence in the court if he is elected.
Supreme Court candidate Douglas to continue championing for families if elected
CHARLESTON — Supreme Court candidates Jim Douglas wants to champion for rights of children and families if elected to the court.
Candidate Bruner wants to change the Supreme Court into a winning court
CHARLESTON — Harry "Bo" Bruner Jr. wants to make the Supreme Court a winning court if he is elected.
Candidate Lewis wants partisanship off the Supreme Court
CHARLESTON — Hiram "Buck" Lewis IV wants to get politics out of the judiciary if he is elected to the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court candidate Woods wants to bring West Virginia together
CHARLESTON — Attorney and pastor Jeff C. Woods hopes to bring West Virginia together if he is elected to the Supreme Court.
Widow accuses Ford Lincoln dealer of fraudulent inducement
LOGAN — A Logan County widow is suing an automobile distributor, alleging negligent misrepresentation.
State high court candidate Smith seeks transparency, accountability
CHARLESTON — Supreme Court of Appeals candidate Dennise Renee Smith wants more transparency and accountability for the West Virginia Supreme Court if she is elected.
Supreme Court candidate Hatfield seeks to increase public awareness
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals candidate Ron Hatfield hopes to bring awareness to State Bar Association programs and increase public awareness if elected to the bench.
Certified nursing assistant accuses hospital of racial discrimination
HUNTINGTON — A certified nursing assistant is suing a Cabell County hospital, alleging discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
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.
Wayne Co. truck driver accuses former employer of retaliation
HUNTINGTON — A Wayne County truck driver is suing a Huntington business, alleging discrimination and retaliation.
Couple accuses medical facilities of unlawful prescription of drugs
PINEVILLE — A Wyoming County couple is suing medical facilities and physicians, alleging medical negligence in drug prescriptions.
Wyoming County property owner alleges developer breached purchase agreement
PINEVILLE — A Wyoming County property owner is suing a developer, alleging breach of a real estate purchase agreement led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Manchin holds slim lead over Morrisey in latest MetroNews/Dominion Post poll
MORGANTOWN – With less than a week before the election, incumbent Democrat Joe Manchin leads Republican challenger Patrick Morrisey by five percentage points among likely voters in the U.S. Senate race, according to the latest MetroNews/Dominion Post West Virginia Poll.
JVAC sends recommendations for two circuit court positions to governor
CHARLESTON – The state Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission has provided a list of recommendations to Gov. Jim Justice for two circuit court vacancies.