Daily Archives: April 24, 2009

Do tell, Dr. Harron

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Dr. Ray finally seems ready to tell all. Read More »

Arguments, Our View

Harron picks fight over asbestos allegations

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Harron

WHEELING — A Bridgeport radiologist swore he wouldn’t pick a fight with a Texas judge who accused him of fabricating X-ray reports for asbestos lawyers, but he picked the fight anyway.
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Federal Court, News

Yamaha faces two suits over Rhino rollovers

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CHARLESTON – Two West Virginia residents have filed separate suits against a prominent ATV manufacturer, alleging they were injured after their four-wheelers flipped.
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Federal Court, News

DNR chief urges group to behave like another

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Jezioro

ELKINS – State Division of Natural Resources Director Frank Jezioro declares in federal court that if Constitution Party members want park rangers to treat them the way they treat Friends of Blackwater Canyon, they should behave like Friends of Blackwater Canyon.
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Federal Court, News

Drug makers want fentanyl patch case dismissed

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BLUEFIELD – A drug manufacturer is alleging a case in which a deceased woman’s husband claims she died due to a defective fentanyl patch should remain in federal court if it is not dismissed.
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Federal Court, News

Poor care led to nursing home resident’s death, suit claims

PARKERSBURG – A Wood County woman is alleging a Parkersburg nursing home’s substandard care of her mother resulted in her ultimate death. Linda Holstine, as the personal representative of the estate of Eva Thelma Davis, on April 15 filed suit … Read More »

News, Wood County

ALL THINGS JURY: What makes a good alternative research venue?

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CHARLESTON — The best jury research replicates the actual trial situation as closely as possible. Unfortunately, conducting surveys, focus groups and mock trials in the actual trial venue often has significant downside.
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All Things Jury, News

THIS JUST IN: Kanawha County

April 13 Christopher C. Cummings and Carrie Ann Cummings v. Rite Aid of West Virginia PA – Roger A. Decanio: J – Louis Bloom * The plaintiffs are suing over a work related injury of Christopher, a delivery driver for … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

THIS JUST IN: Monongalia County

April 8 Kimberly Robinson, individually and as Administrator of Estate of Rose Deavers v. West Virginia University Medical Corporation dba University Health Associates PA-Jane E. Peak; Judge Susan B. Tucker * During a routine colonoscopy in 2002, a tubulovillous adenoma … Read More »

Monongalia County, News

THIS JUST IN: Cabell County

April 15 Vicki Lynn Stover v. Thundering Herd Development, LLC PA-Henry R. Glass; J-David M. Pancake * Thundering Herd Development owns a tract of land adjacent to the land owned by Stover. She claims the company developed the land in … Read More »

Cabell County, News

THIS JUST IN: Wood County

April 13 James E. and Marilyn S. Pettit v. Ann M. Connor, M.D. P.A. – George Cosenza; J – Beane * The plaintiffs, residents of Graham, N.C., are suing the defendant, a Parkersburg resident, for defaulting on a trust deed … Read More »

News, Wood County

THIS JUST IN: Mason County

April 3 State Farm Automobile Insurance Company v. Alvis Dean II P.A. – David J. Rosenberg; J – Nibert * The plaintiff is suing the defendant on behalf of its policyholder, Brian Crawford, for subrogation of a claim he filed … Read More »

Mason County, News

THIS JUST IN: Ohio County

April 15 Kimberly A. Snyder vs. Raymond A. Bannan, M.D. PA- Thomas D. Hall; J- Wilson * On Sept. 4, 2007, Snyder followed up with Dr. Bannan after being seen at Ohio Valley Medical Center. He treated her unsuccessfully for … Read More »

News, Ohio County

THIS JUST IN: Jackson County

April 15 Andrew and Christina Long v. Randolph Pre-Owned Auto Sales P.A. – Kristina Thomas Whiteaker; J – Evans * The plaintiffs are suing the defendant for misrepresenting the cost and extended warranty of a vehicle they purchased via an … Read More »

Jackson County, News

THIS JUST IN: Berkeley County

March 19 Appalachian Insulation Supply Inc. vs. Raymond Knight and Carolyn Knight, individually, and d/b/a R&C Insulation PA – Ryan Marsteller; J – Gina Groh * The plaintiff claims the defendants have failed and refused to pay at least $67,718.92 … Read More »

Berkeley County, News