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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

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

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

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

PERSONNEL FILE: Spilman Thomas & Battle add three attorneys

August 31, 2006 9:11 AM
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Beblo

CHARLESTON — The law firm of Spilman Thomas & Battle PLLC is pleased to announce the following attorneys have joined the firm.
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Tinder: Court would have to give nod to attorney conduct, court proceeding changes

August 30, 2006 2:27 PM
By Lawrence Smith
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Jeannettia D. Spencer poses with her son James.

CHARLESTON – Recourse already exists for a party to have a case that was dismissed to later be reopened, and requirements that attorneys to carry malpractice insurance would have to come from the state Supreme Court, and not the state Legislature, says the head of the state Bar association.
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DiTrapano back in jail

August 30, 2006 1:09 PM
By Chris Dickerson
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DiTrapano

CHARLESTON – Embattled Charleston attorney Dante DiTrapano is back in jail after violating terms of his home confinement.
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Federal Court, News

Whittaker’s companies seek petition against wife

August 29, 2006 2:47 PM
By Chris Dickerson
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Whittaker

WINFIELD – More than two dozen companies of Powerball winner Jack Whittaker have filed a petition for injunction to keep his estranged wife from claiming any interest to land owned by them.
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News, Putnam County

Attorney gets more than half of Pinecrest settlement

August 29, 2006 12:41 PM
By John O'Brien

BECKLEY – More than half of a $300,000 settlement awarded to the family of a man who was beaten to death at Pinecrest Hospital will be given to the family’s attorney. Charleston attorney Keith Jones will receive about $160,000, while … Read More »

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Former Hurricane Police Chief settles suit

August 29, 2006 12:41 PM
By John O'Brien

WINFIELD – A former police chief in Hurricane settled his lawsuit with the city for $20,000. Lawrence Foster claimed in a 2004 complaint that he was wrongfully terminated after almost 20 years with the Hurricane police. Hurricane officials said that … Read More »

News, Putnam County