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At The West Virginia Record, we aim to provide comprehensive coverage of West Virginia's legal system so you, our readers, can stay informed about public affairs. As the only legal journal in the state, The Record will spotlight civil cases in our courts. These civil actions, commonly referred to as torts, are often overlooked by mainstream media, yet they significantly affect the lives of our residents.

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Two more filed related to 2024 Calhoun County school bus wreck

1 week ago | wvrecord.com | Chris Dickerson

GRANTSVILLE – Two more lawsuits have been filed related to a March 2024 Calhoun County school bus crash that injured 19 students. The newest lawsuits were filed May 7 in Calhoun Circuit court against Jeffrey Brannon and the Calhoun County Board of Education. The first seven were filed May 2. Attorney Ben Salango is representing the plaintiffs. Brannon | WVRJA photo “This is a tragic case that was absolutely preventable,” Salango told The West Virginia Record.
McCuskey, Morrisey declare separate victories against ‘woke virus’

1 week ago | wvrecord.com | Chris Dickerson

CHARLESTON — Two state leaders are declaring victory against the “woke virus in West Virginia.” Attorney General J.B. McCuskey announced May 6 that California has agreed to repeal its electric-truck mandates that reach well beyond California’s borders. The coalition of 17 states, led by Nebraska and the Nebraska Trucking Association, challenged a suite of California regulations called Advanced Clean Fleets in the Eastern District of California.
Estate says improper medical care led to woman's death in jail

1 week ago | wvrecord.com | Chris Dickerson

CHARLESTON – The mother of a Berkeley County woman says inadequate medical care in and out of jail led to the death of daughter. Kimberly D.
Former city manager accuses Bridgeport of wrongful termination, retaliation

1 week ago | wvrecord.com | Chris Dickerson

BRIDGEPORT – Bridgeport’s former city manager has sued the city alleging he was fired after uncovering fraud and waste in city government. Patrick Ford filed his complaint May 2 in Harrison Circuit Court against the city. Ford served as city manager for less than six months before he was fired in April. The city says Ford was fired because of an internal investigation he pursued related to allegations made by former City Engineer Beth Fox, who resigned in February.
$18M settlement reached in 2015 Dunbar water main break

1 week ago | wvrecord.com | Chris Dickerson

CHARLESTON – An joint settlement worth up to $18 million has been reached in a class action lawsuit regarding a 2015 water main break in Dunbar. The parties issued a joint statement May 5 regarding the case styled Jeffries v. West Virginia-American Water Company, which was filed in 2017. The proposed settlement agreement, which was filed May 2, was given preliminary approval May 5 by Kanawha Circuit Judge Carrie Webster.
Seven lawsuits filed related to 2024 Calhoun County school bus wreck

1 week ago | wvrecord.com | Chris Dickerson

GRANTSVILLE – Seven lawsuits have been filed related to a March 2024 Calhoun County school bus crash that injured 19 students. The lawsuits were filed May 2 in Calhoun Circuit Court against Jeffrey Brannon and the Calhoun County Board of Education. Attorney Ben Salango said more lawsuits will be filed soon. Brannon | WVRJA photo “This is a tragic case that was absolutely preventable,” Salango told The West Virginia Record.
Morrisey vetoes bill providing judicial pay raises

2 weeks ago | wvrecord.com | Chris Dickerson

CHARLESTON – Gov. Patrick Morrisey has vetoed a bill that would have provided pay raises to state Supreme Court justices and other judges. He said the House Bill 3111 was unfair.
McCuskey leads coalition fighting for W.Va. coal trucking company

2 weeks ago | wvrecord.com | Chris Dickerson

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General J.B. McCuskey’s office is leading a coalition of 20 states to fight for a West Virginia trucking company – and all others that could be harmed by what the AG calls lingering Biden-era overreach. KC Transport has been battling the federal government since 2019 when it was cited by the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration, even though they are miles away from any mine.
Walker says it's 'the right time for me' to retire

2 weeks ago | wvrecord.com | Chris Dickerson

CHARLESTON – Retiring state Supreme Court Justice says she’s stepping down to spend more time with her family, and she’s doing it now because the court is stable. “I think this is the right time for me, but my primary concern in the exact timing is to try to do it in a way that least affects the court,” Walker said April 28 during an appearance on MetroNews’ “Talkline” program.
District judge critical of appellate court impact on sentencing guidelines

2 weeks ago | wvrecord.com | Chris Dickerson

CHARLESTON – A district judge has issued a scathing rebuke of how appellate courts lord over federal judges when it comes to sentencing guidelines. In an April 24 memorandum opinion, U.S. District Judge Joseph R. Goodwin resentenced Tytus Shields to 51 months to be served consecutively with a state sentence as well as three years of supervised release. That’s the same sentence Goodwin handed down to Shields in 2023. Shields pled guilty in 2022 to being a felon in possession of a firearm.