Monthly Archives: February 2010

Former owners now can buy Daily Mail back

WILMINGTON, Del. – U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Kevin Carey has freed Affiliated Media to buy the Charleston Daily Mail back from the Charleston Gazette. On Feb. 15, Carey lifted a stay on a settlement of federal antitrust charges against the Gazette … Read More »

Federal Court, News

THEIR VIEW: W.Va. needs a real right of appeal

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CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Business and Industry Council strongly supports Senate Bill 589, introduced by Senate Judiciary Chairman Jeff Kessler, D-Marshall.
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Arguments, Their View

River Place sues KDKM for failure to pay rent

HUNTINGTON — River Place is suing KDKM for failure to pay rent on a leased building. On July 11, 2003, River Place’s predecessors entered into a lease agreement with Whitaker Corporation, who was obligated to pay $2,746.33 each month for … Read More »

Cabell County, News

Couple sues United Services Automobile Association, others for breach of contract

HUNTINGTON — A Huntington couple is suing United Services Automobile Association, Crawford & Company and an individual after they claim the defendants refused to handle their claims in accordance to industry standards and West Virginia law. On Feb. 11, 2009, … Read More »

Cabell County, News

River Place sues man for defaulting on lease agreement

HUNTINGTON — A Barboursville company is suing a Proctorville, Ohio, man for failure to pay rent. On May 1, 2008, River Place entered into a lease agreement with Stephen A. Mondlak, who was doing business as Monty’s Pizza, for real … Read More »

Cabell County, News

W.Va. State named in discrimination, breach of contract suit

CHARLESTON – In addition to reneging on their offer to promote him, a Charleston man alleges officials at the university where he worked terminated him for lodging complaints of discrimination. Melvin Poore filed suit against West Virginia State University on … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Kanawha man wins free divorce in Valentine’s Day contest

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Webb

CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County resident has won a free divorce from a contest provided by the Webb Law Firm.
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Kanawha County, News

LAWS 2010 cancelled due to snow days

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Davis

CHARLESTON -– The LAWS program that had been scheduled for March 30 in Moundsville has been cancelled due to the high number of school days missed this year because of snow in the Northern Panhandle, Supreme Court Chief Justice Robin Jean Davis said Wednesday.
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News, State Supreme Court

State Police, trooper sued by Logan woman over dismissed criminal charge

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Trogdon

CHARLESTON – A Logan County woman is suing the West Virginia State Police and one of its officers for what she calls a needless yearlong journey through the criminal justice system.
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Kanawha County, News

Hutchens named WVU’s general counsel

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Hutchens

MORGANTOWN — William H. Hutchens III has been named West Virginia University’s general counsel and vice president for legal affairs.
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Monongalia County, News

Maynard has impact on Third District race, Cook Report says

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Maynard

WILLIAMSON — Shortly after he announced his candidacy for West Virginia’s 3rd Congressional District seat, former state Supreme Court Justice Spike Maynard already is making an impact.
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News

Woman sues pharmacist, two pharmacies for prescription mistake

CHARLESTON — A Charleston woman is suing a pharmacist, Cross Lanes Family Pharmacy and Poca Valu-Rite Inc. after she received the wrong medication and was hospitalized. On Feb. 13, 2008, Ethel M. Price had her prescription for Levothyroxine, a generic … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Man sues City of Huntington for wrongful termination

HUNTINGTON — A man is suing the City of Huntington for wrongful termination from his employment. Francis Allen Jackson entered into an employment contract with the City of Huntington in April 2008. As a condition of his employment, he was … Read More »

Cabell County, News

Man sues First National Bank of Omaha for invasion of privacy, violations of state code

HUNTINGTON — A Huntington man is suing the First National Bank of Omaha for negligence, invasion of privacy and violation of the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act. Jeremy Bailey had a Visa account with the defendant and claims … Read More »

Cabell County, News

Former employee sues InfoCision, unknown entity for injury

HUNTINGTON -— A former employee is suing InfoCision Management Corporation and an unknown entity after she was injured on the company’s property. Rebecca Whittington was employed at InfoCision as a telecommunications representative. On Feb. 14, 2008, Whittington attempted to walk … Read More »

Cabell County, News