Monthly Archives: September 2007

Larry Starcher’s suspicions

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West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Larry Starcher is no bigot. But he is prejudiced. Read More »

Arguments, Our View

Starcher’s response even worse, airline says

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Starcher

CHARLESTON – To Colgan Air, state Supreme Court Justice Larry Starcher keeps getting more insulting with each passing day.
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Kanawha County, News

Cabell woman says EMS to blame for pregnant woman, newborn’s deaths

HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County woman has filed a suit against the Cabell County Emergency Medical Services, claiming they caused the death of a pregnant woman. Pamela Prout, the administratrix of the estate of Kristy M. Crawford, filed a suit … Read More »

Cabell County, News

Boone man says he was victim of racial discrimination

CHARLESTON – A Boone County man has filed a suit against his former employer, claiming he was discriminated against and fired because he is black. Ray Saunders, through attorney Roger D. Forman, originally filed the suit Sept. 13 in Kanawha … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Supreme Court to hear $50 million Massey appeal

CHARLESTON – Five years after Boone County jurors awarded about $50 million on a claim that Massey Coal ruined a man and his business, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals will judge the trial. The Justices will hear arguments … Read More »

News, State Supreme Court

Va. PI’s failure to engage in mediation angers residents

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West Virginia residents Bob Hart, Elizabeth Crawford, second from left, Sue Holland, third from left and Patti Lemley, standing, wait to be called for their mediation hearing with Jon Gigliotti, an alleged private investigator from Lyndhurst, Va. in Morgantown. The parties failed to resolve anyting as Gigliotti hired an attorney, and instructed her not to make the group any offers. (Photo by Lawrence Smith)

MORGANTOWN – A group of West Virginia residents say they are more determined than ever to pursue a civil suit against an alleged private investigator from Virginia after he hired a local attorney and instructed her not to make them any offers during a court-ordered mediation hearing.
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Monongalia County, News

Kanawha Circuit Court ready to SWARM this week

CHARLESTON – The Kanawha Circuit Court is preparing for a rush of mediation this week, as more than 40 cases will be discussed in hopes of being settled outside of court. Settlement Week Alternative Resolution by Mediation, or SWARM as … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Tabit kicks off campaign for Kanawha Circuit Court judge

CHARLESTON – Charleston attorney Joanna Tabit has officially kicked off her public campaign for Kanawha Circuit Court judge. Tabit, an attorney with Steptoe & Johnson, had a rally Sept. 20, at Power Alley Grill, to raise public awareness for her … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Steptoe & Johnson sponsors Employee Benefits Seminar

CHARLESTON — Steptoe & Johnson is the premier sponsor of the West Virginia Bar Association’s Employee Benefits Seminar, which will be held Oct. 4 at the Charleston Marriott. Internal Revenue Service and U.S. Department of Labor representatives will discuss what … Read More »

News

PERSONNEL FILE: Steptoe & Johnson attorneys names in The Best Lawyers of America

CLARKSBURG — Fifty-two of Steptoe & Johnson’s attorneys representing offices throughout West Virginia and Ohio are honored in the 2008 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for distinguished work in their legal specialties. In addition, the law firm of … Read More »

News, Personnel File

PERSONNEL FILE: Barnette to be honored as Angel in Adoption

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CHARLESTON -– Representative Shelley Moore Capito has nominated Dave Barnette as a 2007 Angel in Adoption for his outstanding advocacy of adoption.
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News, Personnel File

This Just In: Kanawha County

Sept. 13 Nancy Sue Payne v. Real Estate Resources, Inc., a West Virginia Corporation, General Corporation, Jane L. Cline, Insurance Commissioner of the State of West Virginia PA – Larry L. Rowe; J – Zakaib * Nancy Sue Payne filed … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

This Just In: Monongalia County

Sept. 18 Sharon Frum v Lowe’s Companies, Inc., and Crystal Sypolt, Store Manager PA-J. Bryan Edwards; J-Stone * While a customer of Lowe’s at the Mall Road in Morgantown, Sharon Frum sat down on a porch canopy swing that was … Read More »

Monongalia County, News

This Just In: Berkeley County

Sept. 4 Robin M. Gott vs. The Raymond Corp., Toyota Material Handling U.S.A. Inc., and General Motors Corp. PA – Edwin Pancake; J – Gray Silver * Gott claims that a Raymond fork truck that she operated while working for … Read More »

Berkeley County, News

This Just In: Cabell County

Sept. 19 Bruce Patton v. Portec Rail Products, Inc. PA-Paul S. Perfater; J-John L. Cummings * Patton was working at Portec while employed for Manpower when, according to the suit, he sustained permanent injuries. Patton claims Porte failed to maintain … Read More »

Cabell County, News