Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia

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Tuesday, February 11, 2003

1.  Naomi McDavid, individually/personal rep. v. United States of America  - 30740 - Certified question.  No summary available. 

2.  Gary W. Williamson v. Lewis Harden  - 30751 - Petitioner appeals circuit court order dismissing claims for abuse of process and outrage. - To be submitted on briefs only without oral argument.

3.  SER Darrell V. McGraw, Jr., Attorney General v. Telecheck Services, Inc., et al. - 30731 - he petitioner, Darrell V. McGraw, Jr., Attorney General, appeals from an order entered in the Circuit Court of Kanawha County denying his motion for a temporary injunction with regard to certain check guarantee / acceptance activities of the respondent, Telecheck Services, Inc. (and related corporate entities). The petitioner alleged in the motion that Telecheck committed a number of violations of the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act between 1997 and 2000 and that its activities should be enjoined pending litigation of the underlying action. 

4.  James Richards v. WV Department of Health & Human Resources, et al. -  30788 - The Petitioner requests leave to appeal an adverse grievance decision issued by the Circuit Court of Kanawha County. The Petitioner challenged his classification as an Information Systems Manager II (ISM II) and asserted that, based upon his duties and responsibilities, his proper classification should be Information Systems Manager III (ISM III) within the WV Department of Health and Human Resources. 

5.  Weyland D. Logue, et al. v. Kenneth Flanagan, et al. -  30741 - No summary available. -  To be submitted on briefs only without oral argument.

6.  John J. Coberly, et al. v. Rebecca A. Coberly, individually/Executrix  - 30789 - Petitioner appeals from an order dated 10/3/01 and 1/2/02 dismissing the civil suit for failure to state a claim. Petitioner asserts that he has stated a claim for which relief can be granted.

7.  Brenda K. Blake v. Prudential Insurance Company of America - 30732 - Dismissed.

8.  Patrick M. Mays, Administrator v. Hao Chang, M.D., et al. - 30729 - Plaintiff appeals from the adverse jury verdict in this medical malpractice action alleging various trial errors.

9.  Consolidated Natural Gas Company v. Joseph M. Palmer, Tax Commissioner -  30735 - The taxpayer appeals from the circuit court's final order affirming, in part, the Tax Commissioner's administrative decision. Taxpayer asserts that the Tax Commissioner improperly calculated its tax credit under W.Va. Code §11-23-17(b). 

10.  Melissa Faith Zirkle, individually/parent v. Robert Dale Winkler, et al. - 30787 - Plaintiffs appeal from the circuit court's award of summary judgment in favor of the defendant publishing company in this action for personal injuries arising out of an automobile accident.

11.  James Milton Covington, et al. v. Michael John Smith, et al. -  30734 - Plaintiffs appeal the circuit court's order denying their Motion for Reinstatement of their civil action, which had been dismissed for failure to prosecute. They also appeal from the circuit court's order denying their Motion for Reconsideration and affirming the court's prior finding that plaintiffs had not established good cause required for the reinstatement of their case. 

12.  SER William Crupe v. Steve Yardley, Warden -  30972 -  Petitioner/Inmate seeks issuance of writ of habeas corpus, alleging denial of right of appeal, failure of the State to disclose evidence favorable to Petitioner/Inmate, no evidence produced at trial which would support a conviction, delay in production of transcript, and improper selection of jury panel. 

13.  SER Samuel Bolen v. Circuit Court of McDowell County -  30973 - Petitioner/Inmate seeks writ of mandamus compelling the Circuit Court of McDowell County to rule upon his petition for writ of habeas corpus. - Dismissed.

14.  SER Thomas Lewis v. Hon. N. Edward Eagloski, Judge -  30986 - Dismissed.

15. SER Norman W. Silver, et al. v. Hon. Christopher C. Wilkes, Judge  - 31006 - No summary available.

 

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