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Dec. 9 Hurricane Gateway Center LLC v Colton Seth Hatfield PA-Thomas Peyton; J-Stowers * The parties entered into a lease agreement to operate a cafe in the strip mall on July 18, 2008. The plaintiff says the defendant, who lives … Read More »

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Prim Law donates $2,500 to Hurricane High archery team

HURRICANE — Prim Law Firm donated $2,500 to Hurricane High School’s archery team to help purchase equipment. Prim Law Firm Managing Partner Brian Prim, who is an avid archer himself, said he wanted to give back to the local community. … Read More »

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Woman sues over abusive, illegal debt collection

WINFIELD -— A Putnam County woman is suing Educational Credit Management Corporation after she claims the company engaged in abusive and illegal debt collection. In August 2008, Lois Campbell Reed’s student loans and liens were released. On Oct. 1, 2008, … Read More »

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Dec. 2 Nitro Electric Company Inc. vs. G&G Builders Inc. PA-Daniel J. Konrad; J-Stowers * In January 2008, the parties were involved in a contract to build for Massey Coal Services Inc. in Julian. The defendant contracted the plaintiff to … Read More »

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Father petitions court to preserve evidence from collison that killed son

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WINFIELD — A father is petitioning for an order to preserve evidence after his son was killed in a Nov. 23 collision with a tractor trailer.
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Inadequate title search, insurance results in suit against Putnam attorney

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This stip mall in Hurricane is at the center of a professional negligence suit against a Putnam County attorney. First American Title Insurance Company alleges Alexander J. Ross caused them to lose nearly $500,000 when he failed to both gain approval of insuring claims over $250,000, and discover a 50-year-old .2 acre “outconveyance” that did not give the new owners clear title to the .6 acre property. (Photo by Lawrence Smith)

WINFIELD – A California insurance company is suing a Putnam County attorney to recoup losses it incurred from the attorney’s failure to conduct a thorough title search, and obtain the sufficient amount of insurance for the purchase of commercial real estate in Hurricane.
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Putnam woman alleges injury, job loss from convenient store visit

WINFIELD – A Putnam County woman alleges a trip to a convenience store has permanently inconvenienced her. Barbara Kennedy on Nov. 18 filed suit against Speedway SuperAmerica LLC. In her complaint, Kennedy, a Hurricane resident, alleges a fall she sustained … Read More »

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Nov. 25 Lois Campbell Reed vs. Educational Credit Management Corporation PA- Daniel F. Hedges * In August 2008 Reed’s student loans and liens were released. In October 2008, she sought representation of counsel and on Oct. 8, she sent a … Read More »

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Woman sues former employer, supervisor for unlawful discharge

WINFIELD — A woman is suing her former employer and supervisor after she claims she was fired for reporting numerous patient safety violations. Lynn Gomez worked as a registered nurse for SSA Teays Valley ALF, which was doing business as … Read More »

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