Daily Archives: September 25, 2009

Feeding frenzy

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Schadenfreude is a wonderful word that refers to the pleasure we take in other people’s distress. It’s a guilty pleasure, but hard to resist. Read More »

Arguments, Our View

THEIR VIEW: Keep judges on the ballot

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MORGANTOWN — An election is an exercise that flexes the muscle of democracy. It is the reminder that the government’s legitimacy is derived from the consent of the governed.
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Arguments, Their View

Albright Jr. makes late effort to save license

CHARLESTON – In a last-minute bid to save his law license, Joseph Albright Jr. distributed an estate he should have distributed years ago. Albright, a Parkersburg attorney, signed checks for beneficiaries on Sept. 21, two days before a hearing at … Read More »

News, State Supreme Court

Justices to decide whether mall discriminated against black teens

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HUNTINGTON –- Charleston Town Center owners claim the eviction of black teens for exceeding a limit of four juveniles in a group didn’t constitute discrimination, but they haven’t enforced the rule against the white children of Chief Justice Brent Benjamin.
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News, State Supreme Court

THIS JUST IN: Kanawha County

Sept. 11 Karen A. Hill vs. Kimberly L. Taylor PA – pro se; J – Zakaib. * The plaintiff, a Sissonville resident, is suing her neighbor for leaving various items on her property. She is asking the court to order … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

THIS JUST IN: Cabell County

Sept. 18 Asa Carson vs. Ali One Inc. d/b/a 20th Street Sunoco Food Mart and Wheeler and Clevenger Oil Company PA-John F. Cyrus; J-David M. Pancake * On Sept. 20, 2007, Carson was a customer at Sunoco Food Mart in … Read More »

Cabell County, News

THIS JUST IN: Putnam County

Sept. 22 Teays Farms Owner’s Association Inc. vs. Daniel E. Dillon and Judith A. Dillon PA-Franklin L. Gritt Jr.; J-Stowers * The plaintiff says the defendants owe $5,660.18 in homeowners dues. Case number: 09-C-435

News, Putnam County

THIS JUST IN: Wood County

Aug. 31 Michele Colteryan and Margaret Jones vs. Sun Healthcare Group Inc., Sunbridge Care Enterprises Inc., Sunhealth Specialty Services Inc., Sunbridge Care Enterprises Inc. d/b/a Parkersburg Care and Rehabilitation Center, Kathy Gessler and Gregory Stephens PA – Katharine L. Davitan; … Read More »

News, Wood County

THIS JUST IN: Berkeley County

Sept. 4 Winchester Medical Center Inc. vs. Jean M. Brill PA – Daniel Booth; J – Wilkes * The hospital claims Brill owes at least $40,136.96 plus $1,223.89 in interest for medical services and supplies provided to her in 2009. … Read More »

Berkeley County, News

THIS JUST IN: Ohio County

Sept. 1 William J. Schweizer vs. Hope Burgy and/or John or Jane Doe PA- Gail W. Kahle; J- Recht * Plaintiff was stopped at the entrance ramp of Interstate 70 and Main Street. Defendants fled the scene after the impact, … Read More »

News, Ohio County

THIS JUST IN: Monongalia County

Sept. 10 Glenn Goodwin, Administrator of Estate of Annalee Goodwin vs. West Virginia University Board of Governors, Jasmshed Zuberi, M.D.; Syed Hamid Hashmi, M.D.; and Azam Jan, M.D. PA-Dino S. Colombo; J-NA * Annalee Goodwin was admitted to WVU Hospitals … Read More »

Monongalia County, News

THIS JUST IN: Wayne County

Aug. 31 Tamilia Lynn Elkins, individually and as administratrix of the estate of Gary Dexter Elkins vs. American Suzuki Motor Corporation PA-Charles Stanford West; J-Darrell Pratt * On Sept. 2, 2007, Gary Elkins was operating his 2005 Suzuki Boulevard motorcycle … Read More »

News, Wayne County

THIS JUST IN: Mason County

Aug. 18 Drema Ashley vs. Pleasant Valley Hospital and James Toothman, M.D. PA – J. Michael Ranson; J – Nibert * The plaintiff, an Ohio resident, is suing the defendants for causing her finger to be amputated after improperly treating … Read More »

Mason County, News

THIS JUST IN: Marshall County

Sept. 2 Jennifer S. Jones vs. Eugene Holmes and Sheri Holmes PA- Rodney T. Berry; J- Karl * Plaintiff agreed to sell defendants a mobile home on 12th Street. They would occupy the home while making payments. Eviction efforts have … Read More »

Marshall County, News

THIS JUST IN: Jackson County

Aug. 25 Bonnie Simmons vs. Douglas Walters and Doug’s Furniture PA – Kevin Hughart; J – Evans * The plaintiff is suing the defendants for failing to repay her a total of $218,000 of personal loans she gave them in … Read More »

Greenbrier County, News