Daily Archives: October 24, 2008

Gas companies agree to pay $380M to settle Roane royalty case

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CHARLESTON — Two natural gas companies have agreed to pay $380 million to settle a headline-grabbing Roane County class-action lawsuit over royalty payments.
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News, Roane County

Let free speech reign

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He may make some of the rules in West Virginia. But Darrell McGraw’s demands don’t take precedence over the U.S. Constitution. Read More »

Arguments, Our View

Rulings could sink whitewater industry, court documents say

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Martin

CHARLESTON – Lower court rulings could force whitewater rafting companies to close up, according to documents filed with the state Supreme Court by a state group of whitewater outfitters.
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News, State Supreme Court

Workman case against Pa. attorney might get revived

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CHARLESTON -– A state Supreme Court candidate says a lawsuit filed against a Pennsylvania attorney for allegedly stealing away a client of hers in a Fayette County wrongful death suit may be re-filed by another attorney.
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Kanawha County, News

Armada among contributors to Workman’s campaigns

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Among the campaign signs that adorn the lawn of the Frank Armada’s law office is one for state Supreme Court candidate Margaret Workman. In addition to working together on a wrongful-death suit in Fayette County involving a now-convicted pedophile and murderer, records show Armada contributed to both Workman’s current campaign and 2004 bid for state Senate. (Photo by Lawrence Smith)

CHARLESTON – In addition to being a benefactor for her share of attorney fees in Fayette County wrongful death suit, a Teays Valley attorney also has been a benefactor to two of Margaret Workman’s political campaigns.
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News, State Supreme Court

Pa. attorney approached wrongful death suit responsibly, records show

CHARLESTON – Despite being accused of unethical conduct by a candidate for state Supreme Court, records show a Pennsylvania attorney seemingly took the necessary steps to be admitted to practice law in West Virginia. Last year, former Justice Margaret Workman … Read More »

News

‘The Law Works’ examines voting

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Ringer

CHARLESTON – By now, voters just want “it” to be over.
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News

THIS JUST IN: Kanawha County

Ruby Chappell v. Town of Dunbar, West Dunbar Public Service District PA – Marvin Masters; J – Kaufman * Ruby Chappell filed a suit against the Town of Dunbar and the West Dunbar Public Service District, after her home was … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

THIS JUST IN: Putnam County

Oct. 21 Douglas C. Spauldling vs. Kelly Matusic and My Family Medical Inc. PA-Franklin L. Gritt Jr.; J-Spaulding * On Oct. 4, 2005, Spaulding says he loaned $35,000 to the defendants. He says they still owe $25,569.44. He seeks that … Read More »

News, Putnam County

THIS JUST IN: Monongalia County

Oct. 17 Marie Canales v. Connecting Link PA-Kelly J. Kimble; J-Stone * Danielle Chefrin, Executive Director of Connecting Link hired Marie Canales as an Information and Referral Specialist to work in its Morgantown/Monongalia County Office in August 2004. In late … Read More »

Monongalia County, News

THIS JUST IN: Berkeley County

Oct. 1 Joshua W. Daiker, a minor, and Scott W. Daiker vs. John D. Penwell and Gary L. Cross PA – Terrance Britt; J – Gray Silver * The plaintiffs claim Penwell’s golden retriever bit Joshua Daiker on the infant’s … Read More »

Berkeley County, News

THIS JUST IN: Ohio County

Sept. 29 Brian K. Richards and Christine Richards, his wife vs. Liam P. Hall PA- James A. Villanova; J-Gaughan * On Nov. 9, 2006, an accident occurred on Interstate 470 causing injuries to Brian Richards. He claims his earning capacity … Read More »

News, Ohio County

THIS JUST IN: Boone County

Aug. 6 Steven Currence vs. Hobet Mining, Bucyrus Field Services Inc, D&S Machine and Hydraulics Inc. and Fab-Tec PA-David H. Carriger; J-Thompson * Currence worked as a “shovel oiler” of a large earth mover at the Hobet 21 surface mine … Read More »

Boone County, News