Bloss & Dillard, Inc. v. West Virginia Human Rights Commission

The appellant, Pamela Preston, appeals an order of the Circuit Court of Cabell County entered on July 26, 1989, reversing the decision of the West Virginia Human Rights Commission entered on January 16, 1985, which determined that the appellee, Bloss & Dillard, Inc., had violated the Human Rights Act by engaging in sex discrimination. The appellant contends that the circuit court failed to adhere to the limited scope of judicial review as set forth in W.Va.Code, 29A-5-4 [1964]. We agree, and accordingly, the order of the Circuit Court of Cabell County is reversed.

The appellee is a closely…