CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Oral arguments before the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia were halted Thursday morning after Justice William R. “Bill” Wooton experienced a medical incident while seated on the bench.
According to the Court, arguments were immediately stopped and emergency personnel were called into the courtroom. Justice Wooton was described as conscious, alert, and speaking with first responders as they provided treatment. He was later taken to a local hospital for evaluation.
The Court canceled the remainder of Thursday’s arguments and said all hearings will be rescheduled.
No additional details about Justice Wooton’s condition were released.
