Monthly Archives: February 2007

Berkeley woman sues hospital over collection practices

MARTINSBURG – A Berkeley County woman has filed a suit against a local hospital, claiming the hospital violated the West Virginia Consumer Credit Act. Kristie Wilkins filed the suit Feb. 1 in Berkeley Circuit Court against City Hospital. Wilkins was … Read More »

Berkeley County, News

Widow sues 46 companies for husband’s asbestos-related death

CHARLESTON – A woman whose husband died of a disease caused by asbestos exposure has sued 46 companies, including 16 in West Virginia, claiming they are responsible in for his death. Joyce M. Tolman filed the suit on behalf of … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Former employee sues city of Montgomery

CHARLESTON – A Fayette County man has filed a lawsuit against the City of Montgomery, claiming he was wrongfully fired from his city job. Scotty Short filed a case Feb. 15 in Kanawha Circuit Court, claiming he was fired from … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Morgantown man sues after being hit by car

MORGANTOWN – A Morgantown man has sued another city resident after he was hit by the man’s car. John Kevin Sisler filed a suit against Jonas Andrew Dixon and his brother L. Robert Dixon, a Marion County resident, Feb. 13 … Read More »

Monongalia County, News

Couple sues podiatrist after woman’s surgery

CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County couple has filed a suit against a local physician claiming surgery he performed caused further injury. Gretchen and Marshall Cavender filed a suit against Michael P. Noto and Kanawha Valley Foot and Ankle Associates PLLC. … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

65 companies named in asbestos suit

CHARLESTON – Sixty-five companies were named as defendants in an asbestos suit filed Feb. 6 in Kanawha Circuit Court. Six of the companies are doing business in Kanawha County. Ripley residents James E. and Ella Jean Rhodes filed the suit … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

This Just In: Kanawha County

Feb. 9 Alexis Belcher and Leslie Nicole Belcher v. Arch Coal, Inc. and Conseco Services dba Bankers National Life Insurance Company PA – Anthony J. Majestro; J – Walker * Alexis and Leslie Belcher filed a suit against their father’s … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

This Just In: Monongalia County

Feb. 14 John Kevin Sisler and Paula Sisler v. Jonas Andrew Dixon and L. Robert Dixon J-N/A; PA-William C. Brewer * The plaintiffs claim Jonas Andrew Dixon struck John Kevin Sisler, a pedestrian, while operating L. Robert Dixon’s vehicle at … Read More »

Monongalia County, News

This Just In: Ohio County

Feb. 13 Sarina L. Davis, administratrix DBN of the estate of Elizabeth K. Western vs. Robin M. Crum J- Wilson; PA- Ronald Wm. Kasserman, Esq. * Western, a resident of Mound View Nursing Home, was transported to Reynolds Memorial Hospital … Read More »

News, Ohio County

This Just In: Cabell County

Feb. 15 Sidney L. Harmon, Administrator of the Estate of Joseph Briar Harmon, deceased v. Woodlark Properties III, and Woodlark Enterprises III, Inc. and Alex Vence Jr. PA-S. Douglas Adkins J-David M. Pancake * Harmon is suing the owners of … Read More »

Cabell County, News

This Just In: Berkeley County

Feb. 1 Kristie Wilkins vs. City Hospital Inc. PA – Brenda Waugh; J – Christopher Wilkes * Wilkins was seriously injured on Nov. 30, 2005, when her vehicle was struck by a drunk driver. She claims the hospital violated the … Read More »

Berkeley County, News

This Just In: Wayne County

Feb. 7 Lorene Hogsett v. Wayne County Board of Education and Essie Moore PA-Donald R. Jarrell; J-Darrell Pratt * Hogsett, a cook employed by the Wayne County Board of Education, is suing after she was pushed and slapped by Moore, … Read More »

News, Wayne County

This Just In: Upshur County

Jan. 23 John G. Kafer vs. Delbert Ray Ratliff dba D&D Construction PA-W. T. Weber; J-Thomas H. Keadle * Kafer claims the incomplete construction of his home has led to unexpected expenses that the defendant supposedly agreed to cover prior … Read More »

News, Upshur County

McGraw honors Wayne County victim of internet fraud

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw recently honored Wayne County resident Earl Walls by presenting him with a Consumer Protection Hero.
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News, State Government

Couple seeks more than $142,000 from Huntington

HUNTINGTON – A couple has filed a suit against several Huntington city officials, seeking more than $142,000. In a suit filed Feb. 20 in Cabell Circuit Court, Jeffrey and Linda Hood list Mayor David Felinton; City Council members Phil Adkins, … Read More »

Cabell County, News