News from May 2023
Stuart wants AG's office to have prosecutorial powers; Weld disagrees
CHARLESTON – A Republican candidate for West Virginia Attorney General has proposed expanding the power of the office to include criminal investigation and prosecution. But another candidate disagrees.
West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals announces Monongalia Circuit Judges to Host Fifth-Grade Mock Trial
Seventeenth Judicial Circuit (Monongalia County) Chief Judge Perri DeChristopher and Judge Cindy Scott hosted Brookhaven Elementary School fifth-grade students in their respective courtrooms for mock trials at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 19.
National group sues governor's office for refusal to answer FOIA schedule requests
CHARLESTON – The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee has sued the governor’s office demanding the release of records related to Gov. Jim Justice’s office schedule or calendar since he took office in January 2017.
School board member sues over house fire, says water company didn't maintain hydrants
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County school board member has sued West Virginia American Water after his Edgewood home was destroyed by fire earlier this month, blaming the water company for not properly maintaining fire hydrants in his neighborhood.
Man sues DOH, defendant denies allegations
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Highways denies allegations against it in a complaint by an employee who claims he hasn't been properly paid for his work.
Morgantown woman says teacher, aide abused her 6-year-old special needs son
MORGANTOWN – A Morgantown woman says a school teacher and aide physically, verbally and emotionally abused her 6-year-old special needs son.
Morrisey signs bipartisan letter asking Congress to pass Combating Illicit Xylazine Act
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a bipartisan coalition of 39 attorneys general in urging the U.S. Senate and House to pass S. 993 and H.R. 1839 — the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act.
Convenience store sues individual for breach of contract
WINFIELD — Winfield Quick Stop is suing the person who was contracted to do roof repairs, claiming he never performed the repairs.
Couple sues mortgage company for wrongful foreclosure
CHARLESTON — An East Bank couple is suing PHH Mortgage Corporation for the wrongful foreclosure of their home.
More confessed judgments filed against Justice-owned companies
MARTINSVILLE, Virginia – A Virginia-based bank has filed 10 more confessed judgments against companies owned by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice.
Family calls Carper allegations a misunderstanding related to health issue
CHARLESTON – The family of Kent Carper says allegations of inappropriate conduct by the longtime Kanawha County Commissioner is a misunderstanding and related to a health issue.
Woman sues Highland Hospital for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — A Clay County woman sued Summit BHC West Virginia alleging she was wrongfully terminated from her employment.
Mother sues property owner for son's severe burn injuries
MOUNDSVILLE — A woman is suing Crystal's Real Estate Investments for injuries sustained at a property it owned and was rented by an individual.
Blankenship wants U.S. Supreme court to hear defamation case
WASHINGTON – Attorneys for former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a Fourth Circuit Court opinion in his defamation case against Fox News and other media outlets.
Disciplinary Counsel recommends family court judge be suspended for rest of her term
CHARLESTON – Special Judicial Disciplinary Counsel is recommending an Eastern Panhandle family court judge be suspended without pay for the rest of her term for multiple violations of the Code of Judicial Conduct.
Jackson Kelly announces 23 Jackson Kelly Attorneys Named Super Lawyers or Rising Stars in West Virginia
Jackson Kelly PLLC is pleased to announce that 23 of the Firm’s attorneys have been named 2023 West Virginia Super Lawyers or Rising Stars, which recognizes lawyers who have achieved a significant level of peer recognition and professional achievement.
Nurse sues former employer for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — A nurse is suing her former employer claiming she was wrongfully terminated from her employment because she had a disability.
Man says Arch Resources breached oral contract, caused damages
GRAFTON — A Grafton man is suing Arch Resources alleging it breached a contract with him.
Justice-owned companies ask Va. judge to set aside confessed judgments, grant a trial
MARTINSVILLE, Virginia – Companies owned by Gov. Jim Justice have asked a Virginia judge to set aside 11 confessed judgments totaling more than $300 million.
Ohio County Commission approves settlement with deputies over pay issues
WHEELING – The Ohio County Commission has approved an agreement settling backpay litigation with county deputies and civilian Sheriff’s Department employees.