Monthly Archives: July 2010

Citizen Copenhaver

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Two generations ago, most major American cities had a variety of daily newspapers. There were at least two morning papers, each publishing multiple updated editions through the course of the day, and a couple of afternoon papers as well. Each paper had a distinct editorial slant and a “personality” of its own. Read More »

Arguments, Our View

Benjamin says court erred in logging death opinion

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Benjamin

CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court improperly granted an exception from workers’ compensation law to the parents of a logger who died on the job, according to Justice Brent Benjamin.
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News, State Supreme Court

Mason funeral home found in contempt for failing to pay AG in pre-need settlement

POINT PLEASANT -– The owners of a Mason County funeral remain under close supervision after being found in contempt for failing to pay restitution to the state Attorney General’s Office to settle a consumer protection suit. Following a hearing July … Read More »

Mason County, News

Romano elected president of WVAJ

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CHARLESTON — Mike Romano recently was named president of the West Virginia Association for Justice.
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News

CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County

July 22 Corky Wells Electric Inc. dba CW Electric Inc. vs. Brasch-Barry General Contractors Inc. and Edward H. Street Jr. dba Ed Street Company PA-Justin D. Jack; J-Spaulding * The Kentucky-based plaintiff says the defendants — based in Kentucky and … Read More »

News, Putnam County

CIVIL FILINGS: Wood County

July 14 Ira Anthony Atkinson vs. United Bank PA – William B. Summers; J- Beane * The petitioner, a resident of Parkersburg, is asking the court to issue an injunction the respondent halting a foreclosure sale on three properties he … Read More »

News, Wood County

CIVIL FILINGS: Ohio County

July 7 Marty Trabert, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated vs. JAK Productions, Inc. PA- Sandra K. Law; J- Wilson * Plaintiff and Class members consist of those persons employed at West Virginia facilities, between 2005 and … Read More »

News, Ohio County

CIVIL FILINGS: Mason County

July 15 David K. Smith vs. Joe E. Miller, commissioner for the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles PA – Matthew Clark; J – Nibert * The petitioner is asking the court to compel the respondent to restore his driving … Read More »

Mason County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Jefferson County

July 21 Christina Holmes vs. Coin Acceptors Inc., Royal Vendors Inc. and Charity Fleming J – Sanders; PA – Harry Waddell * On Sept. 1, 2009, the plaintiff was discharged as an employee of the defendant for amassing too many … Read More »

Jefferson County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Jackson County

July 14 In re: The petition and application of Robin E. Shockey, administratrix of the estate of Denzil Wayne Shockey, for permission to settle wrongful death claim PA – Brent K. Kesner; J – Evans * The petitioner is asking … Read More »

Jackson County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Berkeley County

June 22 Sandra E. Lindsay vs. Marvin and Kimberly A. Hurley; and M.D. Hurley Construction Co. PA – Pro se; J – Silver * The plaintiff claims the defendants owe her at least $68,998.82 plus interest for past-due loans from … Read More »

Berkeley County, News

Woman sues podiatry clinics for daughter’s injuries

HUNTINGTON — A mother is suing Great Teays Podiatry and Huntington Foot & Ankle Clinic after her daughter suffered injuries from surgery. Dr. Seth Stinehour, unknown Doe individuals, unknown Doe partnerships, unknown Doe corporations, unknown Doe professional limited liability companies … Read More »

Cabell County, News

Couple sues man for making sexual advances on their children

HUNTINGTON — A Cabell County couple is suing a man they claim made sexual advances on their children. On June 16, 2008, Daniel Lee Henry, who lived near John Crump and Sheri Crump, was watching the Crumps two children, XC … Read More »

Cabell County, News

Woman sues MU Board of Governors for father’s death

HUNTINGTON — A Lincoln County woman is suing the Marshall University Board of Governors after she claims it is responsible for her father’s death. On Sept. 7, 2007, Eddie Lee Bud Lambert presented to the Emergency Department of St. Mary’s … Read More »

Cabell County, News

Federal agreement doesn’t protect Massey from citizen suits, groups say

CHARLESTON -– Massey Energy’s clean water agreement with the government doesn’t protect it from citizen suits, nature groups argue in federal court. On July 23, the national Sierra Club and local groups opposed a motion to dismiss their suit against … Read More »

Federal Court, News