Daily Archives: January 25, 2008

Charleston lawyer ready for run at AG

CHARLESTON – After constant urging, Charleston attorney Dan Greear has decided not to run for a circuit judge seat and attempt instead to become the state’s top lawyer.
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News, State Attorney General

High court intrigue

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Chief Judge Spike Maynard certainly didn’t have to do it.
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Arguments, Our View

Spaulding not taking contributions in re-election bid

WINFIELD – Putnam Circuit Judge O.C. “Hobby” Spaulding is putting his money where his reputation is.
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News, Putnam County

Man says attorney embezzled nearly $300,000 from wife’s estate

CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man has filed a suit against two Charleston attorneys, claiming one of the attorneys embezzled more than $290,000 from his wife’s estate. Ronnie Smith filed the suit Jan. 10 in Kanawha Circuit Court against husband … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Men sue after nearly being buried alive at Ohio power plant

CHARLESTON – Two men working at a power plant in Ohio have filed a suit against the company after they received serious injuries when almost buried alive on the job. David J. Fisher of Kanawha County and Eric D. Scaggs … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Kanawha deputy sues after stepping into hole

CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County Deputy Sheriff filed a suit against the owner of property in St. Albans after he was injured when he stepped in a large hole. Michael Morris filed the suit Jan. 7 in Kanawha Circuit Court … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Justices hear Mason County case challenging MPLA

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Westmoreland

CHARLESTON – Among the cases argued before the state Supreme Court this week was an anticipated one from Mason County challenging the portion of a 2003 medical malpractice reform law requiring a certificate of merit.
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News, State Supreme Court

Justices hear three similar insurance cases

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Recht

CHARLESTON – In decisions under review at the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, three circuit judges yanked insurance companies out of the shadows and thrust them into the harshest light of the courtroom.
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News, State Supreme Court

Insurance company sued for slip, fall at office

CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman has filed a suit against a local insurance company after she slipped and fell on a sidewalk leading to the company’s front door. Karen Harper filed a suit Jan. 7 in Kanawha Circuit Court … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Woman says she was sexually harassed, wrongly fired from car dealer

HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County woman has filed a sexual discrimination suit against her former employer, claiming she was sexually harassed and wrongfully discharged. Dorcas “Dora” Griggs filed the suit Jan. 9 in Cabell Circuit Court, against Tri-State Chrysler Jeep … Read More »

Cabell County, News

Man suffered several injuries in nursing home, suit claims

CHARLESTON – A guardian for a man who received several injuries while in the care of a nursing facility has filed a suit against the health care facility where the man resided for more than a decade. Clayton Brown filed … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Companies didn’t install pool properly, couple claims

WINFIELD – A Hurricane couple blames two companies for the faulty installation of a swimming pool. Joseph and Regina Warden filed their lawsuit Jan. 16 in Putnam Circuit Court against Steve Combs, doing business as East End Pools and Spas … Read More »

News, Putnam County

Mother sues Ohio Co. school board after son injured in attack

WHEELING – An Ohio County woman filed a suit against the county Board of Education after her son was seriously injured when he was attacked by another student. Dawn Hanna filed a suit Dec. 18 in Ohio Circuit Court against … Read More »

News, Ohio County

This Just In: Kanawha County

Jan. 2 Adam Anderson; Aaron Anderson, by his next friend, Richard Ray Anderson; David Anderson and Michael Anderson by their next friend, Jeffrey Allen Anderson v. Bennett K. Hatfield, chief executive of International Coal Group Inc, Wolf Run Mining Company … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

This Just In: Putnam County

Jan. 16 Joseph Warden and Regina Warden vs. Steve Combs dba East End Pools and Spas and Lorrison Pools & Spa’s of Teays Valley Inc. PA-Bryan B. Escue; J-Spaulding * The Wardens says the defendants improperly installed an in-ground swimming … Read More »

News, Putnam County