News from July 2022
Gun-toting judge's attorneys seek to silence lawyer
CHARLESTON – Attorneys representing the circuit judge who pointed a gun at an attorney during an oil and gas royalties hearing have sent a letter to the attorney demanding she stop “publishing false statements” about him.
Woman says she was fired despite no involvement in cadet Nazi salute photo
CHARLESTON – A former Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety employee has sued the agency after she was fired in response to the infamous Nazi salute photograph of a graduating training class despite having no involvement in the incident.
Hotel developer suing Charleston Town Center owner argues against dismissal motion
CHARLESTON — Quarrier Street LLC argues in a recent court document that if the former owner of Charleston Town Center had provided done what it should have, the hotel developer would've already started its demolition project.
AG's office accuses unlicensed plumber of fraud
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has filed a lawsuit alleging an unlicensed Raleigh County plumbing contractor defrauded at least seven consumers of more than $5,700 for projects he never finished.
Herbert Hoover High School Students Building Furniture for Intermediate Court of Appeals Courtrooms
Herbert Hoover High School Students Building Furniture for Intermediate Court of Appeals Courtrooms.
Judge might have violated state law in obtaining oil, gas rights
CHARLESTON – The circuit court judge facing scrutiny for pointing a gun at an attorney during an oil and gas royalties hearing has oil and gas interests, which seem to be a violation of state code.
Woman says she endured 'constant' sexual abuse while at work
CHARLESTON – A woman says she was subjected to “constant sexual comments, innuendos and sexual propositions” by coworkers and others while working at a trucking company.
Man sues former employer, Walmart for injuries
WAYNE — A Kenova man is suing George Campbell Distributors and Walmart alleging he was injured while walking into a Walmart store and fell.
Jackson Kelly's History Includes Longtime Staffers Like Stephanie Vinson
Jackson Kelly's History Includes Longtime Staffers Like Stephanie Vinson.
Morrisey files motion for stay with state Supreme Court in abortion case
CHARLESTON — A day after a judge granted an injunction, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has filed a motion for a stay regarding the state's abortion law.
Business says it's waiting for federal permit 16 years after applying
ELKINS – A West Virginia business says the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the Department of the Interior have purposely delayed taking action on a permit it began seeking more than 16 years ago.
Justices say gun-toting judge also accused children of lying in neglect case
CHARLESTON – The circuit judge who has been accused of pointing a handgun at an attorney during a hearing also has been found to have violated court rules in his handling of a child abuse and neglect case by repeatedly accusing a child of lying.
Morrisey asks for stay pending appeal in Hope Scholarship case
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has filed a motion with the state’s Intermediate Court of Appeals for a stay pending appeal of the preliminary and injunctive relief recently granted against the Hope Scholarship Act.
"Legacy" Attorney, Martha M. Hall
"Legacy" Attorney, Martha M. Hall.
Man says a car was financed under his name without his knowledge
CHARLESTON – A man says a Princeton car dealership and a credit union financed a car under his name without his knowledge.Matthew Belcher filed his complaint May 19 in Kanawha Circuit Court against Ramey Ford Lincoln Princeton LLC and Star USA Federal Credit Union.According to the complaint, Belcher says a third party signed him as the primary buyer and themselves as a co-buyer on an auto loan for a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee on January 14, 2020.
Woman sues animal clinic for injuries
PHILIPPI — A woman is suing Audubon Animal Clinic alleging she was injured on its premises in 2020.
Man sues Potomac Valley Transit Authority for family member's injuries
KEYSER — A man is suing Potomac Valley Transit Authority for injuries sustained by his family member.
Judge grants injunction to keep state abortion law from being enforced
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha Circuit judge has granted a preliminary injunction that would prevent the state’s criminal abortion law from being enforced.
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Honors Department of Justice Employees and Others for the 69th Annual Attorney General’s Awards
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Honors Department of Justice Employees and Others for the 69th Annual Attorney General’s Awards.
Attorney says circuit judge pointed gun at her from bench during hearing
NEW MARTINSVILLE – A circuit court judge allegedly brandished a handgun during a hearing earlier this year, leaving it pointed at an attorney from Texas during the proceedings.