Monthly Archives: April 2008

Mason attorney previously sanctioned over ’79 plane crash settlement

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Musgrave

CHARLESTON – Failing to return a settlement check is not the only time a Point Pleasant attorney has mishandled legal matters involving a physician. Nearly 20 years ago, Raymond G. Musgrave had to answer for “gross incompetency” in settling the estate of a doctor and his wife who died in the worst single-airplane crash in American history.
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Mason County, News

Former city secretary alleges politically motivated firing

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Pictured here with Mason Circuit Judge Thomas C. Evans III are members of the Point Pleasant city council during a swearing in ceremony on June 30, 2007. A lawsuit filed by Harriett Nibert, the wife of Mason’s other circuit judge, David W. Nibert, alleges she was fired the next day from her position as city secretary for politically motivated reasons.

POINT PLEASANT – A former Point Pleasant city employee is alleging her removal as secretary following least year’s municipal election was politically motivated.
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Mason County, News

Hospital sued after woman slips on grease near cafeteria

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Thomas Memorial Hospital is located in South Charleston.

CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman has filed a suit against a local hospital after she was injured when she slipped on grease near the hospital’s cafeteria.
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Kanawha County, News

Woman says co-worker sexually harassed her

CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman has filed a sexual harassment suit against a co-worker, claiming he repeatedly invaded her privacy with his actions and comments. Annie Giudry filed a suit March 26 in Kanawha Circuit Court against Robert Grishaber … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Wayne woman says hospital to blame for mother’s death

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Cabell Huntington Hospital

HUNTINGTON – A Wayne County woman has filed a suit against a local hospital, claiming her mother received poor care, which ultimately led to her death.
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Cabell County, News

Couple sues St. Albans, officers for taking grandson, trauma

CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County couple has filed a complaint against the City of St. Albans and two police officers following the seizure of their grandson and subsequent trauma to their family. On Oct. 8, 2007, police officers David Harris … Read More »

Federal Court, News

2004 gubernatorial candidate Warner sued for nonpayment

CHARLESTON – A Virginia man filed a suit against a former gubernatorial candidate, claiming he was not paid for services he performed. John Rohrer filed a suit April 3 in Kanawha Circuit Court against Monty Warner, Dick Leggitt, the campaign … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

THIS JUST IN: Kanawha County

April 4 Stephanie Wagstaff v. Almost Heaven Ribs, Inc., doing business as Famous Dave’s, Hurricane Plaza, Inc., Rex, Inc., Daniel Bowles, Rex Donahue PA – Mark L. French; J – Kaufman * Stephanie Wagstaff claims she was sexually harassed by … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

THIS JUST IN: Putnam County

April 17 Charles D. Rogers and Anna K. Rogers vs. Burdette Camping Centeer Inc. PA-Wayne King; J-Spaulding * The Rogers, who live in Kentucky, purchased a Puma camper from Burdette in May 2007. They say the camper had defects, including … Read More »

News, Putnam County

THIS JUST IN: Berkeley County

March 26 Dun-Rite Inc. vs. Kris E. Stewart, George R. Stewart, Jefferson Security Bank and M. Wayne Goodrich, as trustee PA – Kathy Santa Barbara; J – Gray Silver * The plaintiff claims the Stewarts, who are husband and wife, … Read More »

Berkeley County, News

THIS JUST IN: Ohio County

April 7 Willla A. Neuhardt vs. Firewater Restoration, Inc., and John Doe PA- Ronald Kasserman; J-Recht * A breach of contract occurred when various items were removed from her home and not returned. Punitive and compensatory damages are sought. Case … Read More »

News, Ohio County

THIS JUST IN: Marshall County

March 10 Hudson & Keyse, LLC, assignee of Fifth Third Bank, v. Larry M. Myer PA- Ryan Marsteller; J- Karl * A simple note and security agreement, for the purchase of a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado, was entered into on September … Read More »

Marshall County, News

THIS JUST IN: Boone County

April 11 Terry Collins and Sabrina Collins vs. Coal River Mining PA-Brian L. Ooten and Ryan M. Ruth; J-Thompson * The plaintiffs list 12 grievances against the coal company for injuries Terry Collins received May 20, 2006, while working in … Read More »

Boone County, News

One suit filed, one dismissed against Mason hospital

POINT PLEASANT – Despite the recent dismissal of one filed against it from earlier this year, Pleasant Valley Hospital finds itself defending against another malpractice suit. On March 13, Jodi M. Keiffer, a resident of Ripley, filed suit against PVH … Read More »

Mason County, News

Starcher staying on Massey case

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Starcher

CHARLESTON, W. Va. – Stepping aside from one Massey Energy case was apparently enough for West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Larry Starcher.
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News, State Supreme Court