Kathy L.B. v. Patrick J.B.

MILLER, Justice:

This case involves novel questions relating to the remedies available under our paternity statute, W.Va.Code, 48A-6-1, et seq. These questions are: (1) whether the statute authorizes the recovery of retroactive child support and of birth-related hospital and medical costs; (2) whether the court or master may order the defendant to procure and maintain hospitalization and health care insurance for the child; and (3) whether the statute authorizes the recovery of attorney’s fees and costs.

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We summarize the facts as they were developed below. Kathy L.B., the plaintiff, and…