Monthly Archives: February 2007

Former nonprofit boss says job was given to Mollohan associate

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Mollohan

WHEELING – The former president and CEO of a West Virginia nonprofit organization has filed a suit that alleges, among other things, his job was given to “a close associate” of Congressman Alan Mollohan. Read More »

News, Ohio County

Man says TV station wrongly fired him

WHEELING – An Ohio County man says he was wrongly fired from a Wheeling television station. Tim Bishop filed a suit Feb. 22 in Ohio Circuit Court against WTOV-TV after he says he was released from his two-year contract early … Read More »

News, Ohio County

Hummel running for Second Circuit judge

MOUNDSVILLE – Marshall County attorney David Hummel Jr. has filed to run for Circuit Judge in the Second Judicial Circuit.
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Marshall County, News

Contractor sues couple for nonpayment

CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County general contractor claims a client did not pay for materials and labor. RC General Contractors filed a suit Feb. 16 in Kanawha Circuit Court against Dr. Pat and Carol Burgess of Charleston. The lawsuit says … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Woman sues two estates, 7-Eleven over deaths of husband, children

CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman has filed a suit against the estates of two men who she claims are responsible for the death of her husband and two children. Whitney Shamblin filed a suit Feb. 20 in Kanawha Circuit … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Supreme Court looking ahead in insurance opinion, attorney says

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Maynard

CHARLESTON – A recent opinion by the state Supreme Court will help avoid future attempts at collusion by plaintiff’s and insured parties, an attorney involved in the case said Monday. Read More »

Insurance, News, State Supreme Court

Ohio County inmate sues over work detail injury

CHARLESTON – An inmate in the custody of the Ohio County Correctional Center has filed a lawsuit against the state Department of Transportation’s Division of Highways after he was injured while on work detail. Nick Savas filed the suit Feb. … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Former Martinsburg attorney indicted in ex-wife’s murder

MARTINSBURG – A former Martinsburg attorney has been indicted for the murder of his ex-wife. Stephen R. Fielder is accused of the first-degree murder of Debra Ann Fielder. Her dismembered body was found last August. He was indicted Thursday by … Read More »

Berkeley County, News

Justices to participate in Read Across America Day

CHARLESTON — Two West Virginia Supreme Court justices will participate in Read Across America Day events honoring the March 2 birthday of the late Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. The justices’ participation in the events is part … Read More »

News, State Supreme Court

Author Scott Eblin to speak at Steptoe & Johnson’s Labor Institute

CLARKSBURG — Business leader, executive coach and author Scott Eblin will share what it takes to move up to the next level and excel as an organizational leader at the Steptoe & Johnson Labor Institute July 19-20 at Snowshoe Mountain … Read More »

News

30-day notice of suit under court scrutiny

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Albright

CHARLESTON – Under West Virginia law anyone who intends to sue the state must give 30 days notice, but Justices of the Supreme Court of Appeals appear ready to strike down that law.
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News, State Supreme Court

Justices asked to straighten out DNR raise issue

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Maynard

CHARLESTON – Administrative Law Judge Paul Marteney tied West Virginia courts into knots when he rescinded pay raises for six Division of Natural Resources employees.
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News, State Supreme Court

Minor sues children’s home after being sexually assaulted by another resident

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WHEELING – A minor blames a children’s home where he staying after he claims he was the victim as sexual assault.
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News, Ohio County

Never again isn’t enough

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We were glad to see Fran Hughes, the right hand of West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw, finally called on the people’s carpet earlier this month. Read More »

Arguments, Our View

Putnam man sues CSX over on-the-job injuries

HUNTINGTON – A Putnam County man has filed a suit against his former employer for injuries he sustained while on the job. James VanKirk filed a suit Feb. 6 in Cabell Circuit Court against CSX Transportation, claiming he sustained injuries … Read More »

Cabell County, News