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Oprah reincarnation case dismissed

CHARLESTON — It looks as if Oprah Winfrey, President George W. Bush and Laura Bush won’t be making an appearance in a Kanawha County courtroom after all. A case in which a woman had sued Winfrey and the former first … Read More »

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THIS JUST IN: Kanawha County

Jan. 13 Jon L. Fox vs. Cabot Oil and Gas Corporation PA- Jason A. Leasure, Matthew R. Oliver; J- Tod J. Kaufman * In June 2008, the defendant developed a gas well on property owned by Fox. Fox claims the … Read More »

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Logan woman sues treatment center for daugther’s death

CHARLESTON — A Logan County woman is suing Charleston Treatment Center for the death of her daughter. Tonya Lea Keene was participating in a methadone treatment program at Charleston Treatment Center to assist in her struggle with drug addiction rehabilitation, … Read More »

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Former Verizon employee sues for wrongful termination

CHARLESTON — A Clay County woman is suing Verizon Services Corporation, Verizon West Virginia, and two individuals after she claims she was wrongfully terminated from her employment. Brenda Lyons began working for Verizon in 2000 as a business associate and … Read More »

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Woman sues WVDHHR, others for unpaid child support

CHARLESTON — A woman is suing the WVDHHR Bureau for Child Support Enforcement and Policy Studies Inc. on behalf of her child. Patsy A. Hardy, secretary of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Support Enforcement Commission and … Read More »

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Family sues after man’s clothes caught on fire at work

CHARLESTON — A man and his wife are suing two companies and one person, both individually and on behalf of their two daughters after his clothing caught on fire while at work. Industrial Contractors, Inc., Appalachian Power Company and Jeffrey … Read More »

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Greear officially files papers to run for Kanawha circuit judge

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CHARLESETON -– Charleston attorney Dan Greear has filed candidacy papers to run for a seat on the Kanawha Circuit Court bench.
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Woman names 23 companies in asbestos case

CHARLESTON — A woman is suing multiple companies in an asbestos-related suit. Hilma F. Goddard named 23 companies as defendants in her case as the executrix of the estate of David Lee Goddard, according to a complaint filed Dec. 23 … Read More »

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Walker Machinery sues Waste-Tron for failure to pay more than $300,000

CHARLESTON — Cecil I. Walker Machinery Company is suing a Putnam County company and its president for failure to pay over $300,000. On Feb. 27, 2007, Waste-Tron entered into a contract with Walker Machinery for the purchase of 10 pieces … Read More »

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Husband sues Foodland, others after wife struck by vehicle in parking lot

CHARLESTON — A husband is suing two companies, two individuals and three John Does after his wife was struck by a vehicle in a parking lot. On Jan. 1, 2008, Deborah Cunningham was walking through the Bigley Foodland Fresh parking … Read More »

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Five companies, others named in wrongful death suit

CHARLESTON — A man is suing five companies, one individual and several unnamed people and companies on behalf of his family member’s estate. Truman Bays named Manor Care, Inc.; HCR Manor Care Services, Inc.; Health Care and Retirement Corporation of … Read More »

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Husband sues eight companies, others for wife’s wrongful death

CHARLESTON — A man is suing eight companies, one individual and several unnamed people and companies on behalf of his late wife’s estate. Carl Campbell named Filmore Capital Partners; Beverly Enterprises, Inc.; Beverly Health and Rehabilitation Services, Inc.; Beverly Enterprises-West … Read More »

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Inmate sues Division of Corrections for negligence, assault

CHARLESTON — An inmate at the Huttonsville Correctional Center in Randolph County is suing the West Virginia Division of Corrections for negligence and assault. Prior to his incarceration, Leroy Jones Jr. had a right hip replacement surgery, which he claims … Read More »

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Raleigh Co. woman files suit over wrongful arrest at casino

CHARLESTON – Officials from the West Virginia Lottery Commission and the State Police are named as co-defendants in civil rights lawsuit filed by a Raleigh County woman who alleges she was wrongfully arrested for a gaming violation at one of … Read More »

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Dues continues to identify self as attorney despite disbarment

CHARLESTON – Seven months after his disbarment, Theodore R. “Ted” Dues Jr. continues to pass himself off as an attorney particularly with his membership on a statewide commission honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Last month, the state Martin Luther … Read More »

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