Daily Archives: March 29, 2007

Girl wants $100,000 after she was given wrong drug

CHARLES TOWN – A 17-year-old Jefferson County girl is seeking $100,000 from a national pharmacy chain after she was given the wrong drugs. Bruce Jacobs, filed a complaint March 15 in Jefferson Circuit Court on behalf of his daughter, who … Read More »

Jefferson County, News

Woman blames WVU hospitals for father’s death

MORGANTOWN – A woman whose father died at West Virginia University Hospital has filed a wrongful death suit against the hospital. Kathy Sanders filed a suit March 23 in Monongalia Circuit Court against the University of West Virginia Board of … Read More »

Monongalia County, News

Woman says Best Buy, installers didn’t complete job

CHARLESTON – A Virginia woman has filed a suit against a national electronics retailer, claiming her contract was breached and work she paid for never was completed. Debra Wroczynski, of Cleveland, Va., and her parents George and Hope Morris, who … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Kanawha getting a new courtroom, maybe two

CHARLESTON – The Kanawha County court system is getting at least one new courtroom, and it possibly could get two.
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Kanawha County, News

Paramedic killed by woman speeding to meth clinic, suit says

CHARLESTON – The husband of a Kanawha County paramedic killed in a January wreck filed a lawsuit against the woman who hit her, who was speeding on her way to a methadone clinic. Gary Davis filed a suit March 28 … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

YOUR LEGAL WRITES: Conservative vs. casual

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CHARLESTON — Writer and actor Larry David tackles the subject of casual workplace attire in his Emmy-award winning sitcom “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”
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News

Could you spot a counterfeit check scam?

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CHARLESTON — “Your luck has changed! You just won the lottery! A cashier’s check is enclosed to cover the taxes and fees. All you have to do to get your winnings is deposit the check and wire the money to the sender to pay the taxes and fees. You are guaranteed your prize when they receive their payment.”
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Arguments, Their View

Upshur magistrate pleads no contest to battery charge

BUCKHANNON – An Upshur County magistrate judge pleaded no contest to battery after he was accused of using his position to sexually abuse a woman. Charlie McCourt, who has been suspended since April 2006, entered the plea March 27. He … Read More »

News, Upshur County

Monongalia teachers might lose a day of pay

MORGANTOWN – Monongalia County teachers and staff members who took part in a strike earlier this month might have a day’s pay taken away. Circuit Court Judge Robert Stone refused to issue an injunction March 28 that would stop the … Read More »

Monongalia County, News

Man says WVU hospital to blame for mother’s death

MORGANTOWN – A Pennsylvania man has filed a wrongful death suit against West Virginia University Medical Corporation on behalf of his mother, who died while under the care of the university medical staff. Robert Pritchard filed a suit March 16 … Read More »

Monongalia County, News

Monongalia man says he was fired for blowing whistle

MORGANTOWN – A Monongalia County man claims his former employer wrongly fired him for expressing concern over illegal actions the business was doing. Thomas Beal filed a suit Feb. 28 in Monongalia Circuit Court against Monro Muffler Brake Inc. Beal … Read More »

Monongalia County, News

Marshall County woman says she was discriminated against

WHEELING – A Marshall County woman has filed a suit against a local gaming center, claiming she was discriminated against and ultimately fired because she was considered disabled, which she is not. Michele LeMasters filed a suit March 14 in … Read More »

News, Ohio County