Daily Archives: July 31, 2009

On the hot seat

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Some people never learn. They pull a fast one and get away with it. Then they do it again and get away with it. In no time at all, they began to think they’re above the law. Read More »

Arguments, Our View

CSX attorneys on defendant’s witness list

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WHEELING – Pittsburgh asbestos lawyer Robert Peirce, defending his firm against CSX Transportation in a fraud trial, plans to call the railroad’s lawyers as witnesses.
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Federal Court, News

Suit alleges brutality by Smithers police officers

CHARLESTON – A Fayette County man is alleging he was brutalized for no apparent reason by two police officers following a traffic stop in Smithers last year. Michael Wallace filed suit against the city of Smithers on July 7. In … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Developer seeks federal order to overturn state Justices

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Bastress

MARTINSBURG – Jefferson County planners who issued a permit to develop 123 acres after the state Supreme Court of Appeals ordered them to issue it now seek a federal court order that would overturn the Justices and block construction.
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Federal Court, News

Jackson Kelly lawyers frauded miners, suit claims

BECKLEY – Black lung lawyers of the Jackson Kelly firm fraudulently deprive coal miners of rightful benefits, a retired miner claims in a civil suit. “Jackson Kelly attorneys have knowingly submitted evidence that misrepresents the facts,” attorney John Cline of … Read More »

Federal Court, News

Ohio man sues roofing company for job injuries

HUNTINGTON – An Ohio man who fell through the roof of Salt Rock Elementary School last summer is suing the roofing company for which he worked, alleging it was responsible for the unmarked skylight that he says caused his fall. … Read More »

Federal Court, News

THIS JUST IN: Cabell County

July 24 Hazel Graves, administratrix of the Estate of Charles Graves v. Cabell Huntington Hospital Inc., Amie N. Collins, M.D., Bryan R. Payne, M.D. and Marshall University Board of Governors PA- Richard D. Lindsay; J- Jane Hustead * On Aug. … Read More »

Cabell County, News

THIS JUST IN: Monongalia County

July 24 Josh and Robin Miller vs. Snap On Tools Company PA-George Armistead; Judge N/A * While repairing an automobile, Miller struck the vehicle with a Dead Blow Ball Peen hammer. A fragment of the hammer head flew off and … Read More »

Monongalia County, News

THIS JUST IN: Wood County

July 20 Robin L. Sewell vs. McJunkin Corp. and Travelers Property and Casualty Co. of America PA – pro se; J – not yet assigned *The plaintiff, a resident of Quaker City, Ohio is suing the defendants for injuries he … Read More »

News, Wood County

THIS JUST IN: Wayne County

July 10 Donna Murray, individually and as natural parent and guardian of Nathaniel Hatten v. Clifton F. Smith PA- D. Scott Bellomy; J- Darrell Pratt * On Aug. 15, 2007, Murray was driving her vehicle on Interstate 64 when she … Read More »

News, Wayne County

THIS JUST IN: Jackson County

July 16 Herald K. Thomas vs. Teresa Carney PA – Shannon Baldwin; J – Nibert *The petitioner is asking the court to grant him a temporary restraining order prohibiting the respondent from selling personal property, including a bulldozer and tractor … Read More »

Jackson County, News

THIS JUST IN: Putnam County

July 6 Hurricane Chevrolet Inc. vs. Cynthia L. Means and Chanon L. Means PA-Johnnie E. Brown and Bryan N. Price; J-Stowers * The dealership seek declaratory and injunctive relief and money damages because it says the defendants, a mother and … Read More »

News, Putnam County

THIS JUST IN: Berkeley County

June 24 Sue Martin vs. John Kilmer and Cheryl Kilmer PA – Floyd Sayre III; J – Wilkes * The plaintiff claims the defendants owe at least $26,300.27 plus interest in accordance with a mobile home purchase agreement from Jan. … Read More »

Berkeley County, News

THIS JUST IN: Marshall County

June 17 Famous Supply Company vs. Haynes Heating & Air Conditioning LLC, and David S. Haynes and David T. Haynes, as personal guarantors PA- John R. Keating; J- Karl * A judgment is requested, jointly and severally, for $8,692.09, at … Read More »

Marshall County, News