Daily Archives: November 4, 2010

Justices uphold ruling to OK drilling in state park

CHARLESTON — The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia this week upheld the order of a lower court to allow oil and natural gas drilling in Chief Logan State Park. In the Court’s opinion, delivered per curiam, it said … Read More »

News, State Supreme Court

Berkeley woman sues male nurse, hospital for assault

MARTINSBURG — A Berkeley County woman is suing WVU Hospitals East and an unidentified male nurse she claims assaulted her. On Oct. 3, 2009, Angela Genzlinger was admitted as a patient to a private room on the sixth floor at … Read More »

Berkeley County, News

Hernshaw man sues Ford for vehicle defects

CHARLESTON — A Hernshaw man is suing Ford Motor Company after he claims the new vehicle he purchased has substantial defects that the company has failed to correct. On May 6, 2008, James M. Green purchased a 2008 Ford F-150 … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Kanawha couple sues hospital for injuries

CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County couple is suing Thomas Health System after they claim it caused injuries. Thomas Health System is doing business as St. Francis Hospital. On Nov. 17, 2009, Margaret Marrash was visiting her husband, David Marrash, who … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Man sues Rio Grande for not paying proper wage, overtime wages

HUNTINGTON — An employee is suing Rio Grande after he claims the restaurant has failed to pay the proper wages and overtime wages. Jaime Viladiu began working for the defendant in 2000 at the downtown Huntington location of the local … Read More »

Cabell County, News

Hurricane couple sues Huntington Alloys, others for work injuries

HUNTINGTON — A Hurricane couple is suing Huntington Alloys Corporation after the husband was injured while employed by the company. Taylor-Dunn Corporation; Taylor-Dunn Manufacturing Company; and Three Rivers Fluid Power, Inc., were also named as defendants in the suit. On … Read More »

Cabell County, News

Golf course designer adds defamation to Greenbrier complaint

LEWISBURG – George Golf Design, a golf course design company that sued the Greenbrier Resort in September, has filed an amended complaint, charging the resort owner with defamation. GGD and its president, Lester George, claimed the Greenbrier and Jim Justice … Read More »

Greenbrier County, News

Drug reps claim they were wrongly fired

BLUEFIELD – Five pharmaceutical salespeople claim they lost out on the opportunity to earn more than $100,000 per year when they were terminated after refusing to honor their employer’s alleged unethical requests. Tim Brown, Michelle Lillie, Richard Hidalgo, Valerie Honaker … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Jefferson attorneys receive reduced sentences on drug, alcohol charges

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Bottner

CHARLESTON -– Records show two eastern panhandle attorneys, who also serve as mental hygiene commissioners, have entered pleas, and received reduced sentences on their respective drug and alcohol charges. Read More »

Jefferson County, News

Son sues Petersen Clinic, physicians for mother’s death

CHARLESTON — A man is suing Petersen Clinic after he claims it is responsible for his mother’s death. Dr. Bruce Petersen and Dr. Lora Keaveny were also named as defendants in the suit. Beverly D. Jewell was a patient of … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

PERSONNEL FILE: Hood joins Nelson Mullins in Huntington

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Hood

HUNTINGTON -– Taylor Hood has joined Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough as an associate in its West Virginia office.
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News, Personnel File

Cabell woman sues two individuals for injuries

HUNTINGTON — A Cabell County woman is suing two men she claims are responsible for injuries she sustained when she was struck by a motorcycle. On July 26, Stephannie N. Santiago was a pedestrian on the sidewalk near the intersection … Read More »

Cabell County, News

PERSONNEL FILE: Huddleston Bolen welcomes three new attorneys

HUNTINGTON — Huddleston Bolen is pleased to welcome three new associates to the firm. Kelly Crouse is joining the firm’s Louisville, Ky., office, Todd Bergstrom is joining the firm’s Charleston office, and Jack Wise is joining the firm’s Huntington office. … Read More »

News, Personnel File

Barboursville woman sues Litmar for slow payment of final wages

HUNTINGTON — A Barboursville woman is suing her former employer after she claims they violated West Virginia Code by failing to pay her final wages within 72 hours of termination of her employment. Litmar LLC is doing business as La-Z-Boy … Read More »

Cabell County, News