Daily Archives: July 31, 2008

Logan woman says she was knocked off back of bike by mall garage gate

CHARLESTON – A Logan County woman has filed a suit against the company that operates the parking garages at the Charleston Town Center after she was injured when the entrance gate at the garage knocked her off the back of … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

ALL THINGS JURY: There’s no substitute for research-based jury selection

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Yes, you are a skilled litigator. Yes, you are an experienced communicator. Yes, you can gain the trust and confidence of jurors. However, you may still be at a severe disadvantage with a jury panel when presenting your case. Additionally, any disadvantage probably has nothing to do with any fault of yours.
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All Things Jury, News

Faber denies injunction of man wanting aid on bar exam

CHARLESTON – Five days before the West Virginia state bar examination, U. S. District Judge David Faber denied an injunction that would have given prospective lawyer Shannon Kelly twice as much time as other test takers. Faber ruled July 24 … Read More »

Federal Court, News

Man sues Manchin, Lottery Commission after being denied gaming license

WHEELING — An Ohio County man has filed a suit against the governor and the lottery commission members after his appeal for a table gaming license was denied. Theodore Tsoras of Wheeling is suing Gov. Joe Manchin, West Virginia Lottery … Read More »

News, Ohio County

Canterbury’s lawyer challenges Record amicus brief

CHARLESTON – State Court Administrator Steve Canterbury wants Kanawha Circuit Judge Lewis Bloom to reject a “friend of the court” brief from The West Virginia Record in a dispute over public access to electronic messages of judges. Ancil Ramey of … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Flat Top residents file federal suit against Ford

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A 1993 Mercury Marquis.

BECKLEY — A Mercer County couple has filed a suit against Ford Motor Company after their automobile burst into flames and injured them.
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Federal Court, News

Five more King cases settled

WINFIELD – Five cases involving Dr. John King have been settled by the state’s medical malpractice insurer. On July 30, Putnam Circuit Judge Ed Eagloski signed off on the settlements by the state’s Board of Risk and Insurance Management, which … Read More »

News, Putnam County

Kanawha couple names 85 companies in asbestos suit

CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County couple has filed an asbestos suit against 85 companies, claiming the man contracted mesothelioma as a result of working around the deadly dusts for decades. Vincent and Antoinette Scriptunas filed the suit June 13 in … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

CSX named in asbestos suit

CHARLESTON – A national railroad company is being sued by the estate of a man who died from a disease he allegedly contracted after years of working for the railroad. Joseph Keller filed the suit June 13 in Kanawha Circuit … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Telemarketer didn’t give proper notice before closing, suit claims

CHARLESTON – DialAmerica didn’t give employees proper notice before abruptly shutting down its South Charleston call center, according to a potential class action lawsuit. Filed July 30 in federal court, the suit claims the telemarketing company violated federal law that … Read More »

Federal Court, News