Monthly Archives: March 2010

Woman sues R.A.C. Inc., former roommate for apartment fire

CHARLESTON — A Charleston woman is suing R.A.C. Inc. and her former apartment roommate after a fire occurred in the apartment unit. On Feb. 26, 2008, a fire occurred in Apartment B, which was occupied by Kristy Walker and Crystal … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

DuPont wins new trial in Spelter case

CHARLESTON (Legal Newsline)- The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia on Friday reduced the punitive damages award won by residents of Spelter in a pollution class action lawsuit against DuPont Co. The high court reduced the punitive damages judgment … Read More »

Class Action, News, State Supreme Court

Three-peat

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We won! We won! Damnation! West Virginia is number one for the third year in a row! Read More »

Arguments, Our View

Woman sues Wal-Mart for injuries from a fall

HUNTINGTON — A woman is suing Wal-Mart after she was injured at its U.S. Route 60 location. On Aug. 23, 2008, Rebecca Moore Dennis was a customer at the Wal-Mart when she slipped and fell in fluid on the floor, … Read More »

Cabell County, News

Charleston woman cites ‘mental stress,’ health for dismissing suit against Putnam dentist

WINFIELD – Citing the mental stress it caused her, a Charleston woman has dropped her lawsuit against a Putnam County dentist. Putnam Circuit Judge O.C. “Hobby” Spaulding on March 10 granted a motion filed by Gertraud Mangold that her breach … Read More »

News, Putnam County

Couple sues TJX Companies for injuries

CHARLESTON — A woman and her husband are suing TJX Companies, Inc., for injuries she sustained at the company’s Charleston location. On March 8, 2008, Duty E. Perdue was shopping at the TJ Maxx store when an overloaded metal rack … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County

March 5 Weight Watchers of West Virginia, Inc., a West Virginia corporation vs. David Stoffel, individually and d/b/a Wye Oak Technology; Michael Monaco, individually and d/b/a 3 States Consulting PA- Mary R. Weintraub; J- Tod J. Kaufman * Weight Watchers … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County

March 15 Rebecca Moore Dennis vs. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., d/b/a Wal-Mart Store #2244 PA- R. Matthew Vital, Jason A. Leasure, Matthew R. Oliver; J- David M. Pancake * On Aug. 23, 2008, Dennis was a customer at Wal-Mart when she … Read More »

Cabell County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County

March 18 York Claims Service Inc. vs. Matt A. Williamson PA–Clinton W. Smith; J–Spaulding * The New Jersey-based plaintiff says Williamson should pay for damages from a wreck he was responsible for while delivering pizza for Papa John’s on March … Read More »

News, Putnam County

CIVIL FILINGS: Ohio County

March 3 Charles E. Namack vs. Kelli Patton PA- Robert P. Fitzsimmons; J- Recht * Between October and December 2008, plaintiff loaned defendant $11,000. The loan has gone unpaid despite repeated requests and the remaining balance of $9,550 is demanded. … Read More »

News, Ohio County

CIVIL FILINGS: Monongalia County

March 18 Estate of Stephen Dragovich vs. Conseco Insurance Company PA-David Grunau; J-NA * Conseco issued a cancer insurance policy to Dragovich which also carried a return of premium rider effective March 2004. In addition, it also would pay an … Read More »

Monongalia County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Jefferson County

March 19 Donald J. Orser vs. The County Commission of Jefferson County PA-J. Michael Cassell; J – Sanders * Orser is seeking review of various erroneous assessments confirmed and decided by the County Commission of Jefferson County sitting as the … Read More »

Jefferson County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Berkeley County

March 2 Safeco Insurance Co. of America, individually and for Lorie Steward and John R. Steward III, vs. Always on the Level Corp. and Shepherd’s General Contracting LLC PA – Tracey Eberling; J – Wilkes * The plaintiff claims the … Read More »

Berkeley County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Marshall County

Feb. 22 Cory Chanze vs. Maureen A. Everly PA- Daniel M. Balgo; J- Karl * Plaintiff’s vehicle was struck on May 27, 2008, while traveling on W.Va. 2. As a result, medical expenses were incurred and damages are sought for … Read More »

Marshall County, News

Fayette man files suit over altercation with police at S.C. hotel

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CHARLESTON – A Fayette County man who was charged with battery on a police officer has filed suit alleging he was one who was battered.
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Kanawha County, News