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Ohio couple sues Sears after man fell off Nordic Track

December 31, 2008 11:30 AM
By Kelly Holleran

PARKERSBURG -– An Ohio couple has filed suit against Sears and Icon Health and Fitness, alleging the man aggravated a pre-existing cervical condition after falling off a Nordic Track inversion bench in the store. Peter and Christina Pantelidis claim they … Read More »

Federal Court, News

New judge hopes to streamline workers’ comp protest process

December 31, 2008 11:30 AM
By Kelly Holleran

CHARLESTON — Rebecca A. Roush hopes to streamline the protest process during her term as chief administrative law judge for the workers’ compensation office of judges. “With the recent decline in litigation, there has not been a better time to … Read More »

News, State Government

Ohio man says Huntington officers were too rough

December 31, 2008 11:20 AM
By Kelly Holleran

HUNTINGTON — An Ohio man has filed suit against the City of Huntington and two police officers alleging he required surgery on his arm after the officers thrust him into a police cruiser while arresting him. Roy Lee Ruggles Jr. … Read More »

Federal Court, News

Two women say CSX guilty of sexual discrimination

December 31, 2008 11:10 AM
By Kelly Holleran

HUNTINGTON – Two CSX Transportation employees allege they were denied promotions because they were female. Both Tracee Cribb and Tracie Yost claim they applied for posted positions for which they were qualified, but repeatedly were denied the advances, according to … Read More »

Federal Court, News

Ohio man says Hancock deputies shot, paralyzed him

December 31, 2008 11:00 AM
By Kelly Holleran

WHEELING — An Ohio man who claims he was crippled after being shot multiple times by Hancock County sheriff’s deputies, including once in the neck, has filed suit against the department and Hancock County Sheriff Michael White. On April 18, … Read More »

Federal Court, News

Caperton files motion with U.S. Supreme Court

December 31, 2008 11:00 AM
By Kelly Holleran
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Benjamin

CHARLESTON — Lawyers for Hugh Caperton and Harman Mining Corp. filed a brief this week asking the U.S. Supreme Court to make it illegal for a state Supreme Court justice to accept millions of dollars in campaign contributions from someone, then vote on legal decisions involving the same person.
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News, State Supreme Court

Man says woman hit him with car as he crossed street

December 31, 2008 10:55 AM
By Kelly Holleran

MARTINSBURG – A Berkeley County man has filed suit against a Jefferson County woman, alleging he was walking across the street when she hit him. Jacob Bernard Sykes was walking north on the east sidewalk of S. Raleigh Street on … Read More »

Berkeley County, News

Woman sues company, driver for relative’s death

December 31, 2008 10:50 AM
By Kelly Holleran

MARTINSBURG — A Berkeley County woman has filed suit against Kable Excavating and one of its drivers, alleging a family member died in an accident after the Kable driver crossed the center line and collided with her family member’s vehicle. … Read More »

Berkeley County, News

Monongalia man sues bar after he was attacked

December 31, 2008 10:40 AM
By Kelly Holleran

MORGANTOWN — A Monongalia County man has filed suit against a bar, its owner and an underage individual, whom he says attacked him after he was served alcohol. Philip B. Finley was attacked by Shawn Gifford at Z Club in … Read More »

Monongalia County, News

Carmichael Equipment says trailer contract was voided

December 31, 2008 10:35 AM
By Kelly Holleran

HUNTINGTON — A farm equipment dealer has filed a lawsuit claiming it was denied exclusive dealership rights to sell and service trailers. Carmichael Equipment filed the suit Nov. 24 against Larry Pruitt, Thomas Dennis and Shadow Trailers in Cabell Circuit … Read More »

Cabell County, News

Doctors sue law firm, attorney over settlement

December 31, 2008 10:30 AM
By Kelly Holleran
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Dellinger

HUNTINGTON -– Huntington Anesthesiology Group Inc. and five of its anesthesiologists have filed suit against a law firm and one of its, alleging they were forced to pay a settlement they had not agreed to pay.
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Cabell County, News

Judge awards $3.9 million in attorney fees, blasts critic

December 31, 2008 8:58 AM
By Steve Korris
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Cohen

NEW CUMBERLAND – As Circuit Judge Ronald Wilson awarded $3.9 million to lawyers who secured a $12.2 million statewide sales tax holiday on appliances, he blistered a court critic who asked for an accounting of the work the lawyers performed.
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News, Ohio County

THIS JUST IN: Putnam County

December 31, 2008 8:00 AM
By Chris Dickerson

Dec. 17 Barbara S. Bradley, administratrix of the estate of David F. Bradley vs. Donald G. Klinestiver, M.D., and David S. Ratliff, M.D. PA-Tony L. O’Dell; J-Eagloski * Bradley says the two Cabell County physicians are responsible for the Aug. … Read More »

News, Putnam County

THIS JUST IN: Boone County

December 31, 2008 7:50 AM
By Harmon Marks

Oct. 28 Edith Helmick, administratrix for the estate of James D. Goodrich Jr. vs. Cox Well Service and Dominion Exploration and Productions Inc. PA-Gerald R. Stowers; J-Thompson * Helmick seeks compensatory and punitive damages plus costs for the alleged wrongful … Read More »

Boone County, News

THIS JUST IN: Lincoln County

December 31, 2008 7:45 AM
By Harmon Marks

Oct. 21 Judith Ann Johnson and Alan Johnson vs. Clayton Alford PA-Stephanie D. Thacker; J-Hoke * Johnson, a Lincoln County Commission administrator, seeks all damages “available by law” for allegedly being struck in the face by Alford as a political … Read More »

Lincoln County, News