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Elkview woman blames lot owner for slip, fall on ice

January 31, 2007 9:26 PM
By Cara Bailey

CHARLESTON – An Elkview woman has filed a suit against the owners of a parking lot where she slipped and fell on a pile of ice and snow. Connie Taylor filed a lawsuit Jan. 18 against Jim Smith and O.V. … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Tenants turn tables, file their own suit against landlord

January 31, 2007 8:14 PM
By Cara Bailey

CHARLES TOWN – Tenants of a Harper’s Ferry rental home have filed a suit against their landlord, claiming he breached their contract by not providing a sufficient living atmosphere and tried to have them evicted. John and Michele Stevens filed … Read More »

Jefferson County, News

PERSONNEL FILE: Teresa Helmick joins Steptoe & Johnson

January 31, 2007 3:05 PM
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Helmick

CHARLESTON — Teresa W. Helmick has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm’s Charleston office Of Counsel.
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Legal Aid launches site to help state residents

January 31, 2007 2:45 PM
By Cara Bailey
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CHARLESTON – Legal Aid of West Virginia has launched a new Web site aimed at helping residents of the state get off on the right legal foot.
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Judge says Mayo, teammates can play

January 30, 2007 3:00 PM
By Cara Bailey
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Mayo

HUNTINGTON – Huntington High basketball star O.J. Mayo was awarded a temporary restraining order Tuesday, meaning he can play in the Highlanders’ next two games, both against nationally ranked opponents. Read More »

Cabell County, News

C&O mechanic claims he was fired because of ethics

January 30, 2007 7:00 AM
By Cara Bailey

CHARLESTON – A Poca man has filed a suit against a local car dealership, claiming he was unlawfully fired because he reported a co-worked who was illegally overcharging customers. Danny J. Burgess Jr. filed the suit Jan. 17 against C&O … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

PERSONNEL FILE: Clayton Anderson joins Steptoe & Johnson

January 29, 2007 12:30 PM

CHARLESTON — Clayton G. Anderson has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson practicing in the firm’s Charleston office as an associate.
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Judiciary committees get to work on circuit, family court plans

January 26, 2007 10:30 AM
By Steve Korris
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Kessler

CHARLESTON – Leaders of the judiciary committees at the West Virginia Capitol have split the work of choosing the right number of judges for the state’s courts.
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News, State Government

Couple accuses co-investors of deception, seeks $10 million

January 26, 2007 8:00 AM
By Cara Bailey

CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County couple has sued their co-investors, claiming those people tried to freeze their assets and take over their business, and the couple is seeking $10 million in punitive damages. Clark and Kathi Diehl filed the suit … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Pa. woman sues Wheeling Jesuit after fall

January 26, 2007 7:50 AM
By Cara Bailey
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WHEELING – A Pennsylvania woman has filed a suit against Wheeling Jesuit University because she fell on the property of the school and injured herself.
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News, Ohio County

Katrina evacuee blames Budget Rent-a-Car for arrest

January 26, 2007 7:45 AM
By Cara Bailey

WHEELING – An Ohio County woman who came to West Virginia after her home in New Orleans was destroyed has filed a suit against an automobile rental company who reported the rental car she was using as being stolen. Debra … Read More »

News, Ohio County

N.Y. man sues doctor at Martinsburg VA Hospital

January 26, 2007 7:40 AM
By Cara Bailey

MARTINSBURG – A New York doctor has filed a suit against a former co-worker at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Martinsburg. Harold Warren filed a suit against fellow physician Peter Markovic, claiming Markovic provided false and misleading information several times … Read More »

Berkeley County, News

McGraw reaches temporary agreement with IGIA

January 26, 2007 7:35 AM
By John O'Brien
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McGraw

CHARLESTON – Almost a month after filing suit, State Attorney General Darrell McGraw reached a temporary agreement IGIA, Inc., that provides the company will cease doing business in the state.
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News, State Government

This Just In: Kanawha County

January 26, 2007 7:30 AM
By Cara Bailey

Jan. 16 Maribeth J. Hickman-Coleman v. the City of Charleston, West Virginia, and Jon W. Petry PA – Charles M. Johnstone, II; J – King * Hickman-Coleman filed a suit against the City of Charleston and a Charleston police officer, … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

McGraw to run for AG again in 2008

January 26, 2007 7:30 AM
By Chris Dickerson
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McGraw

CHARLESTON –Darrell McGraw will try to keep his seat as West Virginia’s attorney general for another four years.
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News, State Government