News from April 2020
Justices dismiss ACLU petition seeking to release prisoners amid pandemic
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking to have some prisoners released because of the Coronavirus pandemic.
New state Supreme Court temporary order gives additional guidance for civil matters, seeks public comment
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has issued a temporary order that allows judges to proceed with a wider variety of cases as long as they hold hearings via telephone or video conference.
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“If these businesses remain open and viable to serve the public’s needs ... they need protection from possible lawsuits.”
Family sues Princeton Community, doctors alleging negligence led to baby's brain injuries during birth
PRINCETON — The family of a baby girl born in 2018, is alleging Princeton Community Hospital and its doctors failed to take proper measures during her birth that resulted in her permanent brain injuries.
Preston County family claims they did not get proper help after calling 911 for carbon monoxide poisoning
KINGWOOD — A family is alleging that the Preston County Office of Emergency Management/911 failed to give them proper guidance or send immediate help to them after allegedly suffering carbon monoxide poisoning.
Man sues Ford, Princeton auto dealership alleging new F-150 has transmission issues
PRINCETON — A Bluefield man is suing Ford Motor Company and a Princeton Ford dealership alleging the new F-150 he purchased has transmission issues that have not been able to be repaired.
Woman sues her apartment complex owner after slipping on snow-covered walkway
KINGWOOD — A tenant is suing the owners of her apartment complex in Bruceton Mills after she slipped and fell on a snow covered walkway.
Supreme Court suspends Wayne magistrate for 90 days following fishing law violation
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals suspended Wayne County Magistrate David E. Ferguson for 90 days without pay and ordered him to pay $2,000 in fines.
AFL-CIO rescinds Hutchison endorsement after 'disappointing' right-to-work ruling
CHARLESTON – Calling it unsurprising but still highly disappointed, the West Virginia AFL-CIO ripped the state Supreme Court for upholding the right-to-work law. The organization also rescinded its endorsement for Justice John Hutchison following the April 21 opinion.
State Supreme Court extends Judicial Emergency through May 15
CHARLESTON –West Virginia Supreme Court Chief Justice Tim Armstead has entered an order extending the Judicial Emergency because of the Coronavirus pandemic through May 15.
Fifteen states to California: Don't tell our farmers how to treat animals
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – California is trying to impose its own animal-confinement agenda on farmers in the rest of the country, say the Republican attorneys general of 15 states.
Protecting today to prepare for a new day
We will experience a rebirth in the weeks ahead. We will defeat this terrible plague. We will get back to work. We will spend time with our loved ones. We will have that human connection for which we all hunger every single day.
West Virginia Supreme Court upholds state's right-to-work law
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has ruled the state’s right-to-work law is valid, voiding a circuit court ruling that had declared it unconstitutional.
Former WVU star Luck sues McMahon, saying he was wrongfully fired as commissioner of XFL
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut – Former West Virginia University quarterback Oliver Luck has sued XFL and WWE leader Vince McMahon in federal court, claiming he was wrongfully fired as CEO and commissioner of the XFL.
Leaders hope to provide Coronavirus legal immunity to businesses; attorney group calls it unneeded
CHARLESTON – State lawmakers and others are discussing legislation to provide some sort of immunity to health care providers, businesses and others who have remained open during the Coronavirus pandemic. A group for trial attorneys, however, say the legislation is politically motivated and unnecessary.
Interim WVU College of Law dean looks forward to the job
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia University College of Law's interim dean is looking forward to the opportunity once he begins July 1.
Five more lawsuits filed against Salem boarding school for mistreatment
CHARLESTON — Five more lawsuits have been filed against Miracle Meadows School alleging abuse by the school leaders and the church over the school.
Bowman looks back on time at WVU law school dean
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia University College of Law Dean Greg Bowman announced he will be leaving the school at the end of June to take on another role as dean of Roger Williams University School of Law.
Man whose arm was shredded in blending machine sues Polymer Alliance
CHARLESTON — A man who worked as a laborer for Polymer Alliance Services is claiming negligence after his arm was shredded in a blending machine.
Patient alleges surgeon's negligence caused permanent disability after hip replacement
BECKLEY — A man is alleging he has suffered permanent disability due to the negligence of the surgeon who performed his replacement.