News Category Archives: News

Huntington attorney elected to executive committee of National Foundation for Judicial Excellence

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Williams

HUNTINGTON — A managing partner of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough’s West Virginia office has been elected to the executive committee of the National Foundation for Judicial Excellence.
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Cabell County, News

Holliday appointed as temporary Kanawha judge

CHARLESTON — A retired Putnam Circuit Judge has been appointed by the state Supreme Court to temporarily fill in for Kanawha Circuit Judge James C. Stucky. James O. Holliday began hearing cases on Aug. 30 and will continue “until Judge … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Law firm raises more than $6,500 for Multiple Sclerosis research

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Pullin, Fowler, Flanagan, Brown & Poe employees — from left, Greg Gibbs, Pierce Fowler, Matthew Blake, Steve Fowler, Joshua Dotson, Jeff Molenda and Robert Trimarche — rode through Greenbrier County in the MS 150 Bike Tour, ending up at the The Greenbrier. (Courtesy photo)

CHARLESTON -– Let no one say Pullin, Fowler, Flanagan, Brown & Poe employees don’t step out — or ride like the wind — for their community and organization support.
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Kanawha County, News

Some wonder why McGraw won’t release subpoena contents

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McGraw

CHARLESTON — There are those in the legal community who are questioning the refusal by West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw’s office to release the contents of federal subpoenas recently received by two of Gov. Joe Manchin’s cabinet agencies.
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News, State Attorney General

Couple sues City of Marmet for water drainage problems

CHARLESTON — A couple is suing the City of Marmet after they claim it negligently caused asphalt to be put on Maryland Avenue in such a manner that a rain water drain that drains water from their residence cannot freely … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Former employee sues Encore for wrongful termination

CHARLESTON — A Charleston woman is suing Encore Management Company after she claims it wrongfully terminated her employment because of her disability. On Aug. 15, 2005, Joanne Myers began working for the defendant, who was aware that she had previously … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Ohio man sues Oakwood Terrace Apartments, unknown man for gun shot

CHARLESTON — A Proctorville, Ohio, man is suing Oakwood Terrace Apartments and an unknown man after he was shot and wounded. On Aug. 9, 2008, Travis J. Keaton was visiting a friend who lived at Oakwood Terrace Apartments when he … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Woman sues jail authority, officers for sexual misconduct

CHARLESTON — A woman is suing the West Virginia Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority and two correctional officers after she claims she was sexually harassed and abused while she was incarcerated. An unknown man was also named as a … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Man sues East Cumberland for work-related injuries

CHARLESTON — A Harper man is suing East Cumberland after he suffered injuries while he was at work. Elder Joel Chavel was employed by East Cumberland as a general laborer. On April 15, Chavel was cutting timber for East Cumberland … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

18 people sue 147 companies in separate asbestos suits

CHARLESTON — Eighteen people are suing 147 companies they claim are responsible for their asbestos-related health problems. The plaintiffs, Ermel L. Deulley and Elneta J. Deulley; Carl E. Douglas and Karen L. Douglas; Dolores A. Frazier, executrix of the Estate … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Putnam doctor named in wrongful death suit

WINFIELD -– A Putnam County woman is suing a family doctor for the wrongful death of her daughter. Sandra Sigmon filed suit against Dr. Thomas J. Rittinger on July 30 in Putnam Circuit Court. In her complaint, Sigmon alleges Rittinger … Read More »

News, Putnam County

WVU med school, hospital sued for sending wrong ashes to family

PARKERSBURG –- A teaching moment for staff and students at West Virginia University’s medical school is now one for their colleagues and friends at the law school following the med school’s alleged failure to properly return the remains of a … Read More »

News, Wood County

Judge gives Graybar a week to avert discrimination trial

WHEELING – U.S. District Judge Frederick Stamp gives Graybar Electric and former employee Joseph Veltri a week to avert a jury trial on Veltri’s discrimination claim. On Aug. 18, with trial set for Sept. 14, Stamp set a mediation session … Read More »

Federal Court, News

Lincoln school board members says newspaper defamed her

HAMLIN — A member of the Lincoln County Board of Education says a newspaper publisher printed defamatory statements about her in a weekly newspaper. Carol Ann Smith, who is a former president of the Lincoln County school board, claims Daniel … Read More »

Lincoln County, News

Attorney says Lincoln election controversy could have been stopped

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Peyton

CHARLESTON — The attorney in the Lincoln County Primary Election controversy said there were more than enough county and state officials who could have stopped the situation before it ever would have had a chance to impact the May primary election votes.
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Lincoln County, News