Monthly Archives: June 2010

PERSONNEL FILE: 12 lawyers admitted to practice in W.Va.

CHARLESTON — The following lawyers were admitted to practice law in the State of West Virginia during a ceremony before the Supreme Court of Appeals on June 1. These individuals were admitted after successfully completing the bar examination or by … Read More »

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Man sues Manor Care for woman’s injuries

CHARLESTON — A man is suing Manor Care and HCR Manor Care Services on behalf of the Estate of a woman who sustained injuries while she was a resident Heartland of Charleston. Health Care and Retirement Corporation of America, Heartland … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Man sues YMCA for son’s injuries

CHARLESTON — A Charleston man is suing the YMCA of Kanawha Valley Endowment Fund for injuries his 4-year-old son sustained while playing on its premises. On May 28, 2008, Maxwell Monk was playing in the kids’ gym at the YMCA … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Cedar Grove woman sues Video Village for injuries

CHARLESTON — A Cedar Grove woman is suing Video Village after she fell and injured herself on its premises. On June 16, 2008, Delores Rucker was a customer shopping at Video Village and was going out to her car when … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Couple sues Casto Technical Services for work-related injury

CHARLESTON — A couple is suing Casto Technical Services after a woman suffered injury while at work. On Nov. 24, 2008, Debra Morgan was at work when a ceiling tile fell and struck her in the head, according to a … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Former employee sues Wexford, individual for wrongful discharge

CHARLESTON — A former employee is suing Wexford Health Sources and an individual for wrongful termination of employment. Angela Bailey was a medical assistant with Wexford and claims she was discharged for her employment under false pretenses in August 2009, … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Couple sues Kia for defective vehicle

CHARLESTON — A couple is suing Kia Motors America for a defective vehicle. On Nov. 18, 2004, Robert Beaver and Bonnie Beaver purchased a 2005 Kia Sorento from Patrick Plaza Dodge Kia in Charleston for $24,190, according to a complaint … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Man sues Manor Care for wrongful death of mother

CHARLESTON — A man is suing Manor Care and HCR Manor Care Services for the wrongful death of his mother. Health Care and Retirement Corporation of America, Heartland Employment Services, Danny Davis and Vivian Kiraly were also named as defendants … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Couple sues CitiFinancial for predatory lending practices

CHARLESTON — A couple is suing CitiFinancial for predatory lending practices. Walter Buckland and Sherry Buckland built their home in 1981 on land passed down from Mr. Buckland’s father, according to a complaint filed May 26 in Kanawha Circuit Court. … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Woman sues K-V Pharmaceutical, others for daughter’s wrongful death

CHARLESTON — A woman is suing K-V Pharmaceutical Company, Ethex Corporation and Target Pharmacy for her daughter’s wrongful death. William J. Anderson and “JAR,” both pharmacists at Target Pharmacy, were also named as defendants in the suit. Mia Alicia Chandler … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Boone Co. couple sues GMC, others for defective vehicle

CHARLESTON — A Boone County couple is suing GMC, C&O Motors and Fifth Third Bank for a defective vehicle. On May 3, 2008, Van and Kimberly Jenkins entered into a motor vehicle purchase contract with the defendants for the purchase … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Jackson Co. woman sues Simpson Dental, dentist for malpractice

CHARLESTON — A Jackson County woman is suing Simpson Dental Associates and a dentist for dental malpractice after she claims they were negligent in caring for her. On Nov. 6, 2007, Bonnie Ford underwent bone replacement graft surgery by Dr. … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

W.Va. legal community mourns Byrd

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Byrd

CHARLESTON — Members of the West Virginia legal community are mourning the death of U.S. Sen. Robert C. Byrd.
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The pill took my gas money

“I think the defendant should reimburse me for the pepperoni pizza I ordered and the pay-per-view movie I watched last night.” “I saw these cool lavender suede pumps at the mall and just have to have them. Can I make … Read More »

Arguments, Our View

Evans seeks dismissal of fraud lawsuit

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Evans

CHARLESTON – Because the allegations lack specifics, a Charleston attorney wants a pending fraud lawsuit against her and her law office dismissed.
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Kanawha County, News