Daily Archives: April 14, 2009

THEIR VIEW: Kessler would make good Democratic candidate

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Sprouse

CHARLESTON — I have had my problems with Jeff Kessler from time to time. But, especially considering his potential opponents in the Democratic primary in 2012, he would make a good candidate for Governor.
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Arguments, Their View

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Action needed on asbestos reform

Dear Editor: It’s no secret that West Virginia’s unbalanced court system is a favorite place for personal injury lawyers to file thousands of asbestos-related lawsuits, including questionable and downright fraudulent cases. Not surprisingly, our state’s unfortunate rise to “most favored … Read More »

Arguments

Couple sues over ATV wreck

CHARLESTON – A Kanawha couple are suing an all-terrain vehicle dealership, claiming the business failed to add-on features that would have made the couple’s ATV safer, resulting in an injury. David Crowder Jr. and Lisa Edens Crowder filed a lawsuit … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Ohio firm says it’s wrongly on hook for Nitro theater problems

CHARLESTON – An Ohio corporation says it wrongly had to pay more than $150,000 in damages to Nitro’s Great Escapes Theaters because of differential settling. In a federal complaint filed Feb. 27, Al. Neyer Inc. claims Ackenheil Engineers and Geologists, … Read More »

Federal Court, News

Woman says doctor performed unnecessary spinal tap

CHARLESTON – A local woman claims a physician at St. Francis Hospital performed an unnecessary spinal tap on her, which has caused nerve damage and other injuries. Tina Machuca filed a lawsuit March 27 against Dr. Sheryl Lynn Saul, of … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Proposed settlement reached in Roane insurance case

SPENCER –- Lawyers in a lawsuit against Nationwide Insurance are seeking class members to share in a proposed $75 million settlement with the company. The settlement is pending in Roane Circuit Court, and class members are being instructed to have … Read More »

News, Roane County

McGraw’s attorneys lose appeal in Eli Lilly case

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McGraw

NEW YORK — Attorneys for the State of West Virginia may not depose officials from Eli Lilly & Co. about a $1.4 billion federal plea agreement, a federal judge recently decided.
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News, State Attorney General