Interpretation of Earth Movement Exclusions in Homeowner's Insurance Policies: Murray v. State Farm & Allstate Introduction The case of Murray and Rees v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company and...
Discretionary Bifurcation in First-Party Bad Faith Insurance Claims: Insights from Ira Light v. Allstate Insurance Company Introduction Ira Light, et al., Plaintiffs Below, Respondents, v. Allstate...
WV Supreme Court Upholds One-Year Limitation for Multiple Line Fire Insurance Claims Introduction In the case of Randall O. Sizemore and Teresa Sizemore v. State Farm General Insurance Company, the...
Adoption Preferred Over Permanent Foster Care in Termination of Parental Rights Cases Introduction The case of State of West Virginia v. Michael M., II, and Angela H. consolidates three child abuse...
West Virginia Supreme Court Rules State Constitutional Free Speech Clause Non-Binding on Private Employers in Wrongful Termination Cases Introduction In the landmark case of Betty A. TIERNAN v....
Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress in Employment: Insights from Charles Travis v. Alcon Laboratories, Inc. Introduction The case of Charles Travis v. Alcon Laboratories, Inc., adjudicated...
Establishing Waiver and Estoppel in Insurance Coverage Denial: Potesta v. US Fidelity Guaranty Co. Introduction The case of Potesta, Keane, and Bossio Enterprises v. United States Fidelity Guaranty...
Reevaluation of Neglect Determination Standards: STATE of West Virginia v. Julie G. Introduction In the landmark case of STATE of West Virginia v. Julie G., the Supreme Court of Appeals of West...
Mandatory Disclosure of Settlement Agreements and Reinforcement of Attorney's Duty of Candor: Syl v. A GUM Introduction Sylvia Gum, acting as executrix for the estate of Charles Lee Gum, filed a...
Establishing the 'But For' Test in Uninsured Motorist and Medical Payments Coverage Introduction The case of Vernon R. Hamric and Debra Hamric v. John Doe and State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance...
Res Judicata Doctrine Not Applicable in Fraud Claims: Blake v. Charleston Area Medical Center Introduction In the landmark case of Blake v. Charleston Area Medical Center, Inc., the Supreme Court of...
Affirmation of Restitution to Insurance Companies as Victims under West Virginia Victim Protection Act Introduction In the landmark case of State of West Virginia v. Gary Michael Lucas (201 W. Va....
Adultery as Grounds for Divorce and Custody Determination: Insights from Michael D.C. v. Wanda L.C. Introduction In the case of Michael D.C., Plaintiff Below, Appellee versus Wanda L.C., Defendant...
Statute of Limitations: Insights from Joseph Larry Walker v. West Virginia Ethics Commission Introduction Joseph Larry Walker v. West Virginia Ethics Commission is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...
State of West Virginia ex rel. Diva P. v. Judge Kaufman: Defining Prosecutorial Roles in Civil Abuse Proceedings Introduction The case of State of West Virginia ex rel. Diva P., and the State of West...
Clear and Convincing Evidence in Child Abuse and Neglect Proceedings: In re Joseph A. and Justin A. Introduction The case of In re Joseph A. and Justin A. revolves around the adjudication of child...
Deficiency Judgment Proceedings and Foreclosure Sale Valuation: Insights from Fayette County National Bank v. Lillys Introduction The case of Fayette County National Bank v. Gary C. Lilly, et al....
Gaither v. City Hospital: Expanding the Discovery Rule in Medical Malpractice Introduction Gaither v. City Hospital, 199 W. Va. 706 (1997), is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of Appeals...
West Virginia Supreme Court Rules UCC Amendments Not Retroactive; Clarifies Bank's Duty for Commercial Reasonableness in Public Citizen, Inc. v. First National Bank in Fairmont Introduction The case...
Conrad v. ARA Szabo: Establishing Employer Liability for Sexual Harassment under the West Virginia Human Rights Act Introduction In the landmark case Belinda Conrad v. ARA Szabo, The West Virginia...