Daily Archives: June 6, 2008

The legend of Melvyn Weiss

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Deputy State Attorney General Fran Hughes was right. Read More »

Arguments, Our View

Rodriguez attorneys to depose Garrison secretly

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Rodriguez

MORGANTOWN – Lawyers for former West Virginia University football coach Rich Rodriguez will depose WVU President Mike Garrison on June 12 at a secret spot.
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Monongalia County, News

Survey shows potential jurors uneasy about lawsuits

CHARLESTON — A new survey of potential West Virginia jurors reveals they think lawsuits hurt the state’s economy and job market. The survey, conducted by Charleston-based Mark Blankenship Enterprises, found that 45 percent of those potential jurors questioned say lawsuit … Read More »

News

Markins should have to pay restitution, Starcher writes

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Markins

CHARLESTON – When Justices of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals suspended the law license of Michael Markins for two years, they should have ordered him to pay restitution to two firms he damaged, according to Justice Larry Starcher.
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News, State Supreme Court

Reply filed in Putnam sexual abuse civil case

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WINFIELD – After nearly a six-month delay, the defendant in a Putnam County sexual abuse civil case has responded to the allegations leveled against him by his alleged victim.
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News, Putnam County

THIS JUST IN: Kanawha County

May 16 Laura Young, individually and as a parent of her minor daughter, S.Y. v. Kanawha County Board of Education, Michael D. Pack, Judy Newhouse PA – Todd W. Reed; J – Walker * Laura Young filed a suit against … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

THIS JUST IN: Putnam County

May 9 Terradon Corporation vs. Cathcart Construction LLC, Devonshire Associates LLC and Putnam County Bank PA-David J.Mincer; J-Eagloski * The defendants owe the plaintiffs $141,162.50. Terradon seeks that amount, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. A mechanic’s lien also … Read More »

News, Putnam County

THIS JUST IN: Ohio County

May 1 Carson Bryan, Administrator of the Estate of William Cecil Vandrey vs. Susan A. Watts & Fidelity & Deposit Company of Maryland PA- Joseph J. John; J- Recht * Bryan claims Watts, who was the original administrator of the … Read More »

News, Ohio County

THIS JUST IN: Marshall County

April 16 Jason Weese vs. Barry Beresford c/o TKO Auto Express PA- pro se; J- Karl * Weese claims he purchased a vehicle from the defendant and soon after incurred serious problems with the vehicle’s air conditioner, battery and electrical … Read More »

Marshall County, News

THIS JUST IN: Jefferson County

May 16 Ralph Elbert King and Margaret Ann King, as personal representative on behalf of the estate of Elizabeth Louise King v. Gwen Renee Flores PA-Dale A. Buck; J-Thomas Steptoe Jr. * In May 2006, Ralph King was driving his … Read More »

Jefferson County, News

THIS JUST IN: Berkeley County

May 14 C. Douglas Silver vs. American Homes Construction Services Inc., aka A.H. Construction Services Inc., aka American Homes by United Builders LLC PA – Robert Barrat; J – Christopher Wilkes * The plaintiff claims the defendant was negligent and … Read More »

Berkeley County, News

THIS JUST IN: Brooke County

April 22 John A. Fowler and Debra Fowler v. Michael Smitsky d/b/a Michael Smitsky Excavating J- Recht; PA-Michael G. Simon * Smitsky improperly installed a downspout on the Fowlers’ home, resulting in water damage to the Fowlers’ property. The Fowlers … Read More »

Brooke County, News