Monthly Archives: December 2005

Putnam couple says state damaged their property

WINFIELD – A Putnam County couple claims a state highways construction project damaged their property and that the state hasn’t paid for taking and damaging the land. In a lawsuit filed Dec. 8 in Putnam Circuit Court, Wendell M. and … Read More »

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Christmas bonus: Charleston attorneys get next installment for pressing OxyContin case

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West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw

CHARLESTON – Five days before Christmas, West Virginia taxpayers sent Charleston attorneys David Brumfield and William Druckman checks for $208,333.31 each. Read More »

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This just in: Putnam County

Thursday, Dec. 8: State of West Virginia ex rel. Wendell M. Doss and Janet S. Doss vs. Paul A. Mattox Jr., commissioner, West Virginia Division of Highways, West Virginia Department of Transportation PA-Harvey D. Peyton; J-Eagloski The Doss’s say a … Read More »

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This just in: Kanawha County

Thursday, Dec. 8: Tammy Sherrell Wilson vs. Jim Boliger; James Ielapi, warden of the Pruntytown Correctional Center; et al. PA-Gary L. Rymer and D. Luke Furbee; J-Bloom Wilson, an inmate at Pruntytown, claims Boliger sexually harassed her for nearly two … Read More »

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Summers man wants newsletter subscription fee back, plus $1 million

CHARLESTON – A Summers County man wants his $5,000 subscription fee to an investment newsletter back as well as $1 million for the editor’s “egregious conduct.” John J. Welch Jr. of Talcott claims he lost “very significant funds” following the … Read More »

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Attorney General sues door-to-door meat company

CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw has sued a Nitro door-to-door meat company, claiming it sells low-quality products and doesn’t follow consumer protection laws. Mr. Meats, owned by Bill Parsons, sells meat and seafood across Kanawha County, the … Read More »

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Kanawha County woman says making scented bears caused respiratory problems

CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman claims a defective product she was using to make dip stuffed scented bears caused a variety of respiratory problems. Margie R. Durham is suing Southern Candles Company, doing business as Tri-State Candle Making Supply, … Read More »

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AG sues Chinese cigarette maker

CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw has filed a lawsuit against a Chinese cigarette manufacturer, claiming the company owes the state as much as $420,000 for not establishing an escrow account for the state. In the suit filed … Read More »

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State sues Charleston couple over landslide

CHARLESTON – The state Division of Highways is suing a Charleston couple, claiming a landslide from their property spilled onto a roadway. Michael E. and Sharon T. Keller own property along Kanawha County Route 22/1, or Robinson Road, in Charleston, … Read More »

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Grafton nursing home sued for defaulting on comp payments

CHARLESTON – The state Workers’ Compensation Commission has sued a Grafton business for more than $27,000 for defaulting on payments. In a lawsuit filed Dec. 9 in Kanawha Circuit Court, the state says The Alliance Personal Care Home Inc., on … Read More »

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This just in: Monongalia County

Wednesday, Dec. 14: BB&T Bankcard Corporation v. James D. King J-Stone; PA-Christopher J. McCarthy BB&T Bankcard Corp. claims King has defaulted on a loan of $22, 982.85. BB&T is seeking damages of $22, 982.85 plus 6 percent interest and court … Read More »

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Monongalia woman says employer discrimated against her

MORGANTOWN – A Monongalia County woman claims her employer discriminated against her because of her participation and testimony in a Federal Bureau of Investigations case. Jessica Woodfork is alleging that her employer, Trauma Recovery Institute Inc., and her supervisors Louis … Read More »

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Couple says contractor didn’t finish job on time, destroyed rest of home

MORGANTOWN – A Monongalia County couple claims a contractor was unable to finish his work in the agreed upon time and destroyed the rest of their house in the process. Edward and Gloria Hargro claim Contracting Solutions, L.L.C., and Randy … Read More »

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This just in: Cabell County

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Woman sues Huntington Mall after tripping over curb

HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County woman is suing the owner of the Huntington Mall after injuring herself by tripping over a curb. In a Dec. 20 suit, Betty Lou Lockhart is suing The Cafaro Company, claiming she was leaving the … Read More »

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