Monthly Archives: January 2009

McGraw, vampire of progress

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When it comes to business, we always seem to be out for more blood. Read More »

Arguments, Our View

Federal judge lets McGraw ruling stand

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McGraw

CHARLESTON — A federal judge has denied a request by Capital One to alter his ruling in a dispute over West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw’s investigation into it.
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News, State Attorney General

Brewer has big plans for Steptoe & Johnson

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MORGANTOWN — Perhaps the most exciting thing for Susan Brewer about becoming the first female CEO of a large West Virginia law firm is the opportunity to expand her knowledge. Read More »

News, Personnel File

Court to decide direction of disputed Hurricane election

CHARLESTON – While the next big election cycle won’t begin for about another 10 to 12 months, the state Supreme Court will have a say in disputed Putnam County municipal election held 18 months ago. On Feb. 4, the Court … Read More »

News, State Supreme Court

McDowell judge takes over important gas royalties case

WELCH – McDowell Circuit Judge Rudolph Murensky has taken charge of litigation that will sort out rights to gas royalties all over West Virginia. On Jan. 14, Murensky yanked a royalty lawsuit away from Kanawha Circuit Judge James Stucky and … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Salvage yard named in 40 suits about metal shredder

CHARLESTON – Flecks of former automobiles and appliances fall on Glasgow like rain, according to 40 lawsuits in Kanawha Circuit Court. Neighbors seek damages from a Riverside salvage yard, RJ Recycling, claiming its metal shredding machines pollute the neighborhood and … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Copenhaver sends AT&T cell phone cases to arbitration

CHARLESTON – U.S. District Judge John Copenhaver has stopped a class action suit that accused AT&T Mobility of sneaking roadside service charges into monthly cellular telephone bills. On Jan. 20, Copenhaver enforced an arbitration provision in contracts that James Strawn … Read More »

Federal Court, News

Putnam woman sues after falling in Civic Center bathroom

CHARLESTON – A Putnam County woman is asking the city of Charleston to compensate her for injuries she allegedly sustained while attending an ice show at the Charleston Civic Center. On Jan. 5, Sandra Short, of Scott Depot, filed a … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

THIS JUST IN: Ohio County

Jan. 14 Dale Parsons vs. Wheeling Police Department PA- Pro Se; J- Mazzone * Parsons claims after paying a towing bill he was advised by Fleet there was a hold placed on the vehicle by Wheeling Police. Attempts to ascertain … Read More »

News, Ohio County

THIS JUST IN: Cabell County

Jan. 15 Rhonda Dalton Isaacs, Administratix of the Estate of Clyde Dalton v. Mark Studeny, M.D., St. Mary’s Medical Center PA-Frank Venezia; J-Jane Hustead * On Dec. 17, 2006, Clyde Dalton went to the Emergency Room at St. Mary’s Hospital … Read More »

Cabell County, News

THIS JUST IN: Monongalia County

Jan. 26 Lauren Ellis as Adminstratrix of Leif James Ellis v. University Foods, Inc., Fama Jama Party, Jamieson Family Markets, K2 Engineering, Lone Pine Construction, Tri County Electric Company, Penn Line Service, Brookside Holdings and Petroplus and Associates PA-L. Lee … Read More »

Monongalia County, News

THIS JUST IN: Jefferson County

Jan. 12 Sandra Montgomery v. JTH Tax, Inc. (Liberty Tax Service and Barto Ventures II, LLC) PA – Christopher J. Prezioso; J – David Sanders * Montgomery was employed by a franchise of Liberty Tax Service to stand outside of … Read More »

Jefferson County, News

THIS JUST IN: Berkeley County

Dec. 30 Manor Park LLC vs. Breederz Pets LLC dba Dog Gone Pets, and Joseph Barb PA – Pro se; J – Christopher Wilkes * The plaintiff claims that the defendants have defaulted on the terms of a five-year lease … Read More »

Berkeley County, News

Ala. AG King defends stance in Benjamin case

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King

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) — Alabama Attorney General Troy King would prefer it if those criticizing his brief in support of West Virginia Chief Justice Brent Benjamin would hold off until they read it.
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News, State Supreme Court

Even bigger bucks coming from Eli Lilly?

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Ramza-Kutz

CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – The recent $1.4 billion settlement into which Eli Lilly & Co. entered with the federal government and more than 30 states may benefit those states like West Virginia that have been holding out on an agreement, a Chicago attorney recently opined.
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News, State Attorney General