Daily Archives: August 31, 2006

Man says neighbor, a State Trooper, to blame for false arrest

August 31, 2006 9:23 PM
By John O'Brien

CHARLESTON – A St. Albans man says his neighbor, a trooper with the West Virginia State Police, had him falsely arrested because the two had an ongoing dispute. John Slater filed a lawsuit Aug. 21 in Kanawha Circuit Court against … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Massey, Harman saga might be nearing end

August 31, 2006 2:34 PM
By Chris Dickerson

CHARLESTON – Now that a final transcript of a 2002 trial exists, a Boone County case between Massey Energy and Harman Development Corp. might be near an end. On Aug. 25, Boone Circuit Judge Jay Hoke certified the final transcript … Read More »

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Country club hasn’t paid for cooling tower

August 31, 2006 2:32 PM
By Chris Dickerson

WINFIELD – A Nitro-based heating and cooling company claims the general manager of a Putnam County country club pulled a Wimpy, saying he’d gladly pay for a air conditioning system the following Friday. Air Conditioning Design Inc. filed the lawsuit … Read More »

News, Putnam County

Judge sides with Steel of West Virginia

August 31, 2006 2:13 PM
By John O'Brien

HUNTINGTON – A Cabell Circuit Judge granted an injunction Wednesday limiting the actions of striking members of a steelworkers union. Judge John Cummings sided with Steel of West Virginia after the company filed a complaint Tuesday in Cabell Circuit Court … Read More »

Cabell County, News

Massey employment agreement unfair, lawsuits say

August 31, 2006 2:13 PM
By John O'Brien

CHARLESTON – Two former employees of Massey Energy Co. have filed lawsuits against it, claiming an agreement they were required to sign when they were hired is unfair. Timmy Hicks and David Wright, both of Boone County, worked for Massey … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

McGraw settles with debt collectors

August 31, 2006 2:12 PM
By John O'Brien

CHARLESTON – State Attorney General Darrell McGraw reached a settlement agreement with a Georgia-based debt collector which will provide more than $40,000 in refunds. The amount will be spread to consumers who claim their monthly bills increased for no reason … Read More »

News, State Government

Financial advisor charged with misappropriation

August 31, 2006 2:11 PM
By John O'Brien

CHARLESTON – A federal agency is suing a Charleston investment adviser, claiming he misappropriated funds to pay for his own personal expenses. The Securities and Exchange Commission filed suit Aug. 28 in federal court for the Southern District of West … Read More »

Federal Court, News

‘The Law Works’ begins new season Oct. 12

August 31, 2006 9:32 AM

CHARLESTON -– West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s “The Law Works” begins its eighth season with a discussion about insurance and tort reform. Tune in Thursday, Oct. 12 at 8:30 p.m. on West Virginia PBS, the state’s public television network. This week’s … Read More »

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Residents sue Sago mine operator, trucking companies for pollution, noise

August 31, 2006 9:29 AM
By Zak Ritchie

BUCKHANNON -– Three Upshur County residents have filed suit against the Sago Mine operator and two local trucking companies, citing excessive noise and mining-related pollution have allegedly made life difficult. One of the petitioners, Thomas W. Bacon, owns over six … Read More »

News, Upshur County

West Virginians should stand up to Blankenship

August 31, 2006 9:25 AM

By HUGH M. CAPERTON I would like to respond to your editorial entitled “Starcher’s mouth everyone’s problem” (Aug. 21). I find it interesting that while you criticize Justice Larry Starcher for his “railings” about Don Blankenship, you somehow give Mr. … Read More »

Arguments, Their View

PERSONNEL FILE: Spilman Thomas & Battle add three attorneys

August 31, 2006 9:11 AM
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CHARLESTON — The law firm of Spilman Thomas & Battle PLLC is pleased to announce the following attorneys have joined the firm.
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