VA-COURTS

Billy Johnson v. Blackhawk Mining - Workers' Compensation Appeal

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals is reviewing a decision concerning Billy Johnson's workers' compensation claim against Blackhawk Mining. The appeal challenges the denial of temporary total disability benefits and the exclusion of a cervical strain as a compensable condition.

ACNR Resources v. Miller - Workers' Comp Appeal Decision

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals affirmed a decision granting Ronald Miller 8.25% permanent partial disability for occupational hearing loss. The court found that the employer, ACNR Resources, Inc., failed to demonstrate reversible error in the Intermediate Court of Appeals' affirmation of the Board of Review's decision.

Conley v. Logan County Board of Education - Workers' Compensation Appeal

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals affirmed a decision rejecting a workers' compensation claim. The claimant, a physical education teacher, appealed after her claim for hip and back pain sustained while leading kindergarteners in dancing was denied. The court found no reversible error in the lower courts' decisions.

Parental Rights Termination Appeal Affirmed

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's order terminating a mother's parental rights. The mother appealed, arguing the court erred by refusing to continue a hearing when neither she nor her attorney were present. The court found no error in the lower court's decision.

Devon Woodward Appeal - Supervised Release Revocation

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals issued a memorandum decision affirming a lower court's order revoking Devon Woodward's supervised release. Woodward appealed, arguing his sentence was disproportionate, but the court found no substantial legal question or prejudicial error.

Supreme Court of Virginia Opinions and Published Orders

The Supreme Court of Virginia has published new opinions and published orders, including decisions on arbitration awards, sovereign immunity claims, and public utility certificate approvals. These documents provide guidance on legal standards and affirm or remand lower court decisions.

Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee Opinions on Judicial Conduct

The Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee (JEAC) of the Supreme Court of Virginia has issued advisory opinions regarding judicial conduct. These opinions clarify compliance with the Canons of Judicial Conduct for judges and individuals subject to these canons.