Monthly Archives: June 2007

Business development efforts getting national attention

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CHARLESTON – Most professionals in West Virginia’s business community have known for a long time that we’ve got something good in the Mountain State, and that it makes good business sense to locate your company here.
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Arguments, Their View

McGraw sues Greek cigarette maker

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McGraw

CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw’s office has filed a lawsuit against a Greek cigarette company, claiming they illegally sold their products in the state.
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Kanawha County, News

State troopers’ group sues national group for using name to collect funds

CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Troopers’ Association has filed a suit against a national association of state troopers, claiming the group improperly collected donations under the WVTA name. Attorney Marvin Masters filed a suit June 18 in Kanawha Circuit Court, … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Drug makers must warn patients of risks, Justices rule

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CHARLESTON – Drug companies cannot escape liability for harmful prescriptions in West Virginia by laying all responsibility on doctors, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled June 27.
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News, State Supreme Court

Boone man awarded $2 million in wrongful termination suit

MADISON – A Boone County man was awarded more than $2 million in punitive and compensatory damages after he filed a wrongful termination suit against Independence Coal Company, a Massey Coal subsidiary. Rocky Allen Burns filed the case May 11, … Read More »

Boone County, News

We Are … Sued

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Matthew McConaughey, left, and Matthew Fox starred in “We Are Marshall.”

HUNTINGTON – The makers of the “Ashes to Glory” documentary have filed a federal lawsuit against the makers of “We Are Marshall,” seeking $40 million in punitive damages for copyright infringement.
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Federal Court, News

Harrison couple blames WVU Hospitals for man’s infections

MORGANTOWN – A Harrison County couple has filed a medical malpractice suit against West Virginia University Hospitals after the husband developed severe infections after receiving care. Charles and Sharon Elder filed a suit June 13 in Monongalia Circuit Court against … Read More »

Monongalia County, News

McGraw hit with countersuit by computer seller

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CHARLESTON – A company that recently was sued by state Attorney General Darrell McGraw has fired back.
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Federal Court, News

Two medical offices sue medical group over computer programs

MARTINSBURG – Two Berkeley County medical offices have filed a suit against a medical group, seeking $75,000 in damages. The Center for Orthopedic Excellence and Tri-State Surgical Center filed a suit June 18 in Berkeley Circuit Court against Bond Medical … Read More »

Berkeley County, News

Canterbury named to Justice Center board

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Canterbury

CHARLESTON — The Administrative Director of the state’s court system has been appointed to serve on the Council of State Government’s Justice Center Board of Directors.
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News, State Supreme Court

Charles Town residents want all votes counted

CHARLES TOWN – A group of Charles Town residents filed a petition in the Jefferson Circuit Court seeking a writ of mandamus to the Charles Town City Council to have all cast votes counted. Marylois Gannon-Miller, Matthew Ward, Philip T. … Read More »

Jefferson County, News

Mining company hit with wrongful death suit

MORGANTOWN – A Monongalia County woman has filed a wrongful death suit against a coal mining company after her husband was killed in a roof collapse. Gena Elliott filed a suit June 15 in Monongalia Circuit Court on behalf of … Read More »

Monongalia County, News

Woman blames Old Colony, property owner for fall at home for sale

CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman filed a suit against a real estate company and the owner of a property after she was injured when she fell down stairs. Brenda K. May filed a suit June 13 in Kanawha Circuit … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Man wants $150,000 after falling down steps

CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man is seeking $150,000 in damages after he was injured when he fell down some steps. Larry Myers filed a suit June 11 in Kanawha Circuit Court against Capitol City Broadway Inc. and Doran Frame, … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Woman’s son files wrongful death suit over Emmons Jr. fire

HUNTINGTON – The son of a woman killed in the Emmons Jr. apartment building fire filed a wrongful death suit on behalf of her estate. Michael Macera, the son of Mary Biss, filed a suit against Woodlark Properties, Woodlark Enterprises, … Read More »

Cabell County, News