Daily Archives: December 16, 2009

Man sues State Police, trooper after photo confrontation

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On Sept. 23, Michael Kidd took this and other photos of multiple State Police vehicles illegally parked along Goshorn Street in downtown Charleston. (Photo courtesy of Michael Kidd)

CHARLESTON — A man is suing a West Virginia State Trooper and the West Virginia State Police after he confronted by the trooper while photographing an illegally parked police cruiser.
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Kanawha County, News

Charleston physician sued for wrongful death

CHARLESTON — A woman is suing a Charleston physician after the wrongful death of her brother. Seth Adam Harris was admitted to Charleston Area Medical Center on June 5, 2007, for elective reversal of his ileostomy, according to a complaint … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Woman sues St. Albans, officer after car accident

CHARLESTON — A woman is suing a St. Albans police officer and the city of St. Albans after she was injured in a vehicle accident. On April 9 at about 3:35 p.m., Jeanne M. Thomas entered Route 60 from 6th … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

FINANCIAL FOCUS: Kanawha Boulevard Riverfront Beautification Fund

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In the spirit of the holiday season, I would like to bring to your attention a project that was revitalized two years ago while I was walking along Kanawha Boulevard and appreciating the beauty of the Kanawha River. It came to mind then and there that we owe it to this wonderful city of Charleston to make this river walk a breathtaking experience.
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Financial Focus, News

PERSONNEL FILE: Nelson Mullins second in nation for product liability lawyers

HUNTINGTON — Law 360, a Portfolio Media online legal news organization, has ranked Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough’s product liability practice group as the second largest in the nation and having the second largest concentration of product liability lawyers in … Read More »

News, Personnel File

PERSONNEL FILE: Jenkins Fenstermaker welcomes new associate

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Ward

HUNTINGTON – Nathan Christopher Ward, a Huntington native, is the most recent associate to join Jenkins Fenstermaker.
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News, Personnel File

PERSONNEL FILE: Spilman elects new partners

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Heiskell

CHARLESTON -– The law firm of Spilman Thomas & Battle is pleased to announce the election of the following new Partners effective Jan. 1.
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News, Personnel File

McGraw objects to Honda class action settlement

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McGraw

RIVERSIDE, Calif. — West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw is one of 25 AGs who are objecting to a proposed class action settlement with Honda that would allow attorneys to pocket $3 million while providing small refunds and DVDs on saving gas to consumers.
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News, State Attorney General

PERSONNEL FILE: Adkins joins Dinsmore & Shohl’s Charleston office

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Adkins

CHARLESTON -– Donnie L. Adkins II has joined Dinsmore & Shohl as an associate in the Litigation Department and a member of the Environmental and Natural Resources Practice Groups.
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News, Personnel File

Man sues GMC for breach in warranty

CHARLESTON — A man is suing General Motors Company after he claims the company would not repair his vehicle. Calvin Moss Jr. purchased a new 2008 Chevrolet HHR on July 31, 2008, for $24,296, according to a complaint filed Nov. … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Two oil and gas companies being sued in two cases

CHARLESTON — Three men and one company are suing Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation and Freedom Oil & Gas Inc. for breach of contract and unjust enrichment. Girlonza Scott and John Hilton Tincher, and Brandon Smith and LogsOne Land Company … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Kanawha officials take man to court for underreporting building value

CHARLESTON — Kanawha County officials have taken Al Summers to court to force him to pay more than $400,000 for allegedly underreporting the value of the Greenbrooke Building. County officials have been taxing the property base on a value of … Read More »

Kanawha County, News