West Virginia Judge Does Not Have to Recuse

The West Virginia Supreme Court has ruled that Judge Michael Thornsbury is not required to recuse from the case involving Massey Coal Company.  According to the Associated Press (via Forbes.com), the high court found that “Conflict-of-interest allegations are not sufficient grounds for disqualification.”  However, the Supreme Court also ordered Judge Thornsbury to hold a hearing on the administration of the medical monitoring fund and what fees it can charge and to report back to the Supreme Court on that issue.