Mark Cowden, a former lieutenant with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) in West Virginia, was charged with deprivation of rights under color of law, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 242, and knowingly making a false statement to impede a federal investigation, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1519. In a jury trial, the evidence showed that in the course of his police duties, Cowden assaulted Ryan H... More...    $0 (02-16-2018 - WV)

Eric Wayne Zuspan appeals the district court’s judgment revoking his supervised release. On appeal, he contends that the district court abused its discretion when it admitted hearsay evidence at the revocation hearing and in revoking his supervised release. We affirm. At a revocation hearing, a defendant is entitled to “question any adverse witness unless the court determines that the interest o... More...    $0 (01-07-2016 - WV)

Appellants Allison J. Riggs and Jack E. Riggs, M.D. argue herein that the Circuit Court of Monongalia County erred by reducing a jury verdict awarding non- economic damages in the amount of $10,000,000 to $1,000,000 pursuant to the provisions of W. Va. Code § 55-7B-8 (1986). (See footnote 1) According to Appellants, the non-economic damages cap contained in Section 8 of the Medical Profess... More...    $0 (11-24-2007 - WV)