Daily Archives: February 26, 2010

Business court legislation a good first step

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We were skeptical when Gov. Joe Manchin’s Independent Commission on Judicial Reform announced its recommendations. Read More »

Arguments, Our View

Teacher pension case bounced back to state court

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Bell

CHARLESTON – Marshall County teacher Cheryl Dougherty rewrote a Kanawha County class action over pensions and watched in dismay as it bounced up to federal court, so she scrapped the new script and the case bounced back.
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Federal Court, News

No need for economic class action, Digitek defendants say

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CHARLESTON – Complaints of economic damage from Digitek heart medicine don’t add up to a national class action, manufacturers argue in federal court.
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Federal Court, News

Wood personal injury case makes quick trip between state, fed courts

PARKERSBURG – In less than two months, an Ohio man’s personal injury suit against his employer has made a round trip between state to federal court. The case of Brian Bond vs. Contek LLC, GWP, LLC, Isotek, LLC and Edward … Read More »

News, Wood County

170 defendants named in 11 asbestos cases

CHARLESTON — Eight couples, one man and two widows name 170 defendants in 11 asbestos-related cases. The plaintiffs claim the 170 companies exposed them the asbestos dust during their employment and caused their lung injuries, according to complaints filed Feb. … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Mount Hope woman sues Delta Airlines, Adam Travel Services for breach of contract

CHARLESTON — A Mount Hope woman is suing Delta Airlines and Adam Travel Services after she claims they breached their contracts with her. On March 13, 2008, Suzanne Sadat purchased airplane tickets from Adam Travel Services for herself and her … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County

Feb. 12 Jordan Paul Spurlock, administrator of the Estate of Asher Spurlock, and Melinda Spurlock, individually vs. Charleston OB-GYN Associates PLLC PA- William S. Druckman, Madonna C. Estep; J- Tod J. Kaufman * Melinda Spurlock and Asher Spurlock were patients … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County

Feb. 18 Sandra Fisher vs. CAMC Teays Valley Hospital Inc. PA-Frank M. Armada; J-Stowers * Fisher was admitted to CAMC Teays Valley on Dec. 27, 2007, and later was placed in a chemically induced coma because of the severity of … Read More »

News, Putnam County

CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County

Feb. 16 Teresa Topping vs. St. Mary’s Medical Center Inc. and Jane Doe, an unknown employee of SMMC PA- Timothy P. Rosinsky; J- F. Jane Hustead * On March 12, 2008, while Toppings was exiting the hospital’s hospitality shuttle bus, … Read More »

Cabell County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Monongalia County

Feb. 16 Stephen Taylor v Burger King, Karen Bishop and Shannon Freshcorn PA-David Grunau; J-NA * While employed by the Burger King in Sabraton, Taylor alleges he was physically and sexually harassed and groped by his immediate supervisor Shannon Freshcorn. … Read More »

Monongalia County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Berkeley County

Jan. 27 CNB Bank Inc. vs. Joshua W. Heinrich PA – Charles Trump IV; J – Silver * The plaintiff claims the defendant failed to make payments in accordance with an agreement from Feb. 27, 2008, and now owes at … Read More »

Berkeley County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Ohio County

Jan. 19 YWCA Wheeling and Rhonda Hayes vs. Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company; Berry, Bippus, Chison & Foose and Carl Bippus PA- Patrick S. Cassidy; J- Wilson * Defendants knew Plaintiff relied on their expertise and advice in connection with its … Read More »

News, Ohio County

CIVIL FILINGS: Jefferson County

Jan. 29 Glenn and Suzanne Moreland v. NVR Inc. dba Ryan Homes; and the City of Charles Town PA – Kirk H. Bottner; J – Yoder * The plaintiffs claim the basement of their home flooded several times with raw … Read More »

Jefferson County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Boone County

Feb. 1 Donnie & Terry Hicks vs. Danny J. & Sherry L. Hicks PA- Brian Casto; J- William S. Thompson * Plaintiff Hicks brothers, saying they are “attorneys in fact” for father Grady Hicks, cite a purported deed conveying two … Read More »

Boone County, News