News from February 2019
Ketchum's federal wire fraud sentencing rescheduled again, now set for March 6
CHARLESTON – Former state Supreme Court Justice Menis Ketchum’s federal sentencing has been rescheduled for March 6.
Bill that would create intermediate appeals court passes Senate, now waits in House Judiciary
CHARLESTON – A bill that would create an intermediate court of appeals is headed to the House of Delegates after barely passing the state Senate. Senate Bill 266 passed the Senate on a 17-16 vote Feb. 18. It was sent to the House of Delegates and referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Woman sues BB&T for injuries, but bank denies liability
FAYETTEVILLE — BB&T argues it is not at fault in a lawsuit filed against it by a customer who was injured in its Oak Hill branch last year.
Governor's company named in another lawsuit for not paying debts
LOGAN — Another lawsuit has been filed against Gov. Jim Justice's companies, this one alleging the companies owe more than $160,000 to creditors.
Supreme Court agrees with lower court in family property dispute
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a lower court rightfully denied a motion for consolidation in a case involving two siblings, their uncle and property.
Supreme Court agrees with Kanawha, invalidates woman's purported will
The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals agreed with Kanawha Circuit Court that a woman's handwritten will is invalid and ordered her estate to be probated as if she died intestate.
Family alleges illness stemmed from mold on Little Caesar's pizza
Adoptive parents are suing food merchants, citing alleged breach of implied warranties.
Mercer County school board, teacher accused of negligence and child abuse
A child with autism is suing an education board and a teacher, citing alleged negligence, child abuse and other counts.
Walker Machinery says contractor breached rental agreement
A Caterpillar equipment dealer is suing an excavating contractor, citing alleged breach of duty.
Shock for Republicans: A strike for schools as teachers refuse to sell out students
The Republicans designed Senate Bill 451 as straightforwardly as any protection racket. A 5 percent raise for West Virginia’s educators, inextricably linked to a series of proposals to weaken her public schools. The text of the bill explicitly stated that if any part of its “omnibus” provisions were found unconstitutional or illegal, the raise would be taken away.
State Supreme Court agrees Kroger not liable in woman's fall
The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in a lawsuit against Kroger alleging its negligence resulted a woman to fall.
Putnam County mother and son sue landlords alleging illness from mold
A mother and son are suing property landlords, citing alleged negligence and failure to protect.
Concrete supplier alleges customer did not pay for materials
A concrete manufacturer is suing a masonry contractor, citing alleged breach of contract.
Family sues after resident falls in Putnam County nursing home
A representative is suing healthcare providers, citing alleged negligence.
Electrical service provider sues premises controllers for unpaid services
An electrical service provider is suing a property owner, and its lessees and their sublesses, citing alleged breach of contract.
Woman sues after falling in Mercer Mall parking lot
A patron is suing Kentucky corporations, citing alleged negligence and premises liability.
Loughry signs deal with state to be disbarred, will never seek public office again
WAYNE – Former state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry has agreed to disbarment and to never seek public office in West Virginia again.
AG's office files civil complaint against teacher, aides accused of abusing special needs students
MARTINSBURG – The state Attorney General’s office has filed a civil complaint against three Berkeley County school employees in the aftermath of abuse allegations against special needs students.
Loughry’s legacy will live on in the (Steve) Canterbury Tales
Former state Supreme Court justice is going to prison – and he won’t be lounging on a $32,000 blue suede couch in his cell.
Fewer school districts would mean real education reform
Eliminating the 55 school districts and replacing them with about a dozen would dramatically drop the cost of administration to the point that every teacher could get a raise and the taxpayers would still save money.