News from March 2020
State Supreme Court declares judicial emergency to limit in-person contact
CHARLESTON — The state Supreme Court has declared a judicial emergency in effect through April 10 to try to help combat the spread of the Coronavirus.
State Supreme Court says judicial employees diagnosed with Coronavirus
CHARLESTON — The state Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia says a judicial branch employee who works in Kanawha County has tested positive for Coronavirus.
National firm creates resource center to answer COVID-19 questions
CHARLESTON — A national firm that has offices in West Virginia has created a COVID-19 resource center for businesses and individuals to stay up-to-date on the rapidly changing laws involved with the new coronavirus.
Justice issues executive order allowing counties to limit access to courthouses
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice issued an executive order Thursday granting counties the authority to limit access to the public as they see fit to protect employees and limit exposure of COVID-19.
Man sues IRS for tax withholdings
CHARLESTON — A South Charleston man is suing the IRS after he claims his tax withholdings from his paychecks are wrong.
Justices say physicians not responsible for man's suicide
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals found that physicians were not at fault for a man's suicide.
Woman sues Charles Town hospital for wrongful termination
MARTINSBURG — A Berkeley County woman is suing the Charles Town General Hospital after she claims her employment was terminated because she made complaints about patient safety and sought accommodation for a work injury.
Man says GEICO wrongfully denied claim
WHEELING — An Ohio County man is suing GEICO alleging it failed to pay a claim when his home was broken into.
Meteorologist hoping for a 100 percent chance of victory in House race
CHARLESTON – A former WCHS-TV and WVAH-TV meteorologist is forecasting a brighter West Virginia if he wins a seat in the House of Delegates.
Jury awards $5.9 million to widow for husband's death following accident with Speedway employee
MOUNDSVILLE — A jury awarded nearly $5.9 million in damages to a widow and her children over the death of her husband.
Elderly patron alleges Family Dollar employee shoved him out door, caused fall and injuries
CHARLESTON – An elderly man who was shoved out the front door of a St. Albans Family Dollar by an employee after mistakenly thinking it was still open is seeking damages for his personal injuries.
Huntington man who suffered heat stroke, renal failure on vessel alleges it was unseaworthy
CHARLESTON – A Huntington man employed as a deckhand alleges he suffered heat stroke and renal failure while working aboard a vessel because the ship was unseaworthy.
Woman injured when car was struck by Kroger Dedicated Logistics employee files suit
CHARLESTON – A woman who suffered injuries after the parked car she was sitting in at a St. Albans grocery store was struck is seeking damages from the employee who allegedly struck her.
State Supreme Court denies writ seeking to have case dismissed
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals denied a writ of prohibition concerning a case against a financial institution that sought to have a case against it dismissed.
Man sues former employer for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — A man is suing Niche Polymer alleging he was wrongfully terminated from his employment for making complaints about safety.
Putnam County man alleges defective GM truck has been at dealership for repairs since October
CHARLESTON – A Putnam County man is suing General Motors and a Kanawha County Chevrolet dealer over allegations his GMC Sierra is defective.
Supreme Court says injured mine worker deserves vocational rehabilitation benefits
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a claim for vocational rehabilitation benefits was rightfully reversed and awarded to a McElroy Coal employee.
Norfolk Southern Railway worker blames injures on unsafe working environment
BLUEFIELD – Norfolk Southern Railway is facing a negligence claim by a former worker who alleges he was injured when a maintenance machine struck the machine he was riding in from behind.
Woman says credit reporting agencies won't remove loan from credit report
HUNTINGTON — A woman is suing several credit reporting agencies and a credit union, alleging violations of the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Coronavirus changes how candidates are running for state Supreme Court
CHARLESTON – With everyone social distancing and self-quarantining amid the Coronavirus pandemic, campaigns for the May 12 state Supreme Court races are adjusting on the fly.