Daily Archives: July 30, 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