WV-COURTS

Winged Foot Minerals v. SWN Production Company - Oil and Gas Ownership Dispute

The West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision voiding a 1993 tax deed. The court found that the petitioners, Winged Foot Minerals, LLC and others, did not hold the correct ownership interest in oil and gas rights for a tract of land in Marshall County.

Gracious Dining LLC v. Lopez - Workers' Compensation Appeal

The Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia affirmed a decision by the Workers' Compensation Board of Review. The court found no substantial question of law or prejudicial error in the Board's reversal of a claim administrator's order that had rejected Miriam Lopez's workers' compensation claim against Gracious Dining LLC.

City of Wheeling v. Cody Melsop - Workers' Compensation Appeal

The Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia affirmed a decision reversing the denial of a firefighter's claim for a right knee medial meniscal tear and temporary total disability benefits. The court found no substantial question of law or prejudicial error in the Workers' Compensation Board of Review's order.

Cynthia Griffith v. Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. - Fatal Dependent Benefits

The Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia affirmed a prior order rejecting a claim for fatal dependent benefits filed by Cynthia Griffith, dependent spouse of deceased worker James Griffith. The court found no substantial question of law or prejudicial error in the Workers' Compensation Board of Review's decision.

Airgas v. Lowe - Workers' Compensation Appeal

The West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals affirmed a Workers' Compensation Board of Review order that reversed a claim administrator's denial of benefits for Joshua Lowe. Airgas Mid America, the employer, appealed the decision. The court found no substantial question of law or prejudicial error.

WV DMV v. Perez - Chemical Test Refusal Appeal Dismissal

The West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals dismissed the DMV's appeal of a lower court's decision to dismiss the DMV's appeal of a magistrate court's ruling on a chemical test refusal. The court found the DMV lacked statutory authority to appeal such matters.