Yearly Archives: 2011

BB&T sues pair for failure to pay on loan

WINFIELD — BB&T is suing two individuals it claims failed to pay on a loan. Julie Myers and Henry B. Chaney III are parties to a contract and security agreement dated Aug. 22, 2006, and pertaining to the sale, purchase … Read More »

News, Putnam County

Inmate sues Stevens Correctional Center for revoking his parole

WINFIELD — An inmate is suing Stevens Correctional Center for revoking his parole. On Oct. 26, Daniel A. Hicks’ parole was revoked at a parole hearing where only two board members were present, according to a complaint filed Dec. 1 … Read More »

News, Putnam County

Wilkes files Supreme Court pre-candidacy papers

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Wilkes

MARTINSBURG — Eastern Panhandle Circuit Judge Christopher Wilkes apparently is planning a run at the state Supreme Court in 2012 as well.
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News, State Supreme Court

Panel hears congressional redistricting arguments

CHARLESTON — Three federal judges soon will decide whether lawmakers were right to make changes to West Virginia’s congressional districts. The panel presided over a six-hour hearing Wednesday. The three judges are Fourth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Robert … Read More »

Federal Court, News

R.I. judge denies WVU’s request to dismiss Big East suit

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Rhode Island judge has denied West Virginia University’s request to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Big East Conference. The school argued that the courts in Rhode Island did not have authority to decide the matter … Read More »

Monongalia County, News

Woman sues Berkeley Co. bar for man’s death

MARTINSBURG — A woman is suing Spanky’s Lounge after a man died in a motor vehicle accident. David W. McDaniel and Spanky’s Lounge d/b/a Iffie’s Sports Bar, were also named as defendants in the suit. On May 9, Harry Lee … Read More »

Berkeley County, News

Berkeley couple claims Oliver’s Restorations breached contract

MARTINSBURG — A Berkeley County couple is suing Oliver’s Restorations after they claim it has failed to restore their vehicle and has failed to return it. Perry Mutton and Penny Mutton contracted with Russell W. Oliver, who is doing business … Read More »

Berkeley County, News

McGraw joins brief in support of graphic labels on cigarettes

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McGraw

WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – A group of state attorneys general led by Idaho’s Lawrence Wasden has filed a brief in support of the Food and Drug Administration’s new graphic warning labels for cigarettes.
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News, State Attorney General

Bank says Va. company failed to prevent ID theft

CHARLES TOWN — The Bank of Charles Town is suing N/L Entertainment after it claims the company failed to prevent the theft of debit card and credit information of its customers at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas in Winchester, Va. In … Read More »

Jefferson County, News

Woman says Ranson, planning commission caused business problems

CHARLES TOWN — A woman is suing the City of Ranson and Ranson Planning Commission for problems concerning a business she opened in the city. In 2007, Leah C. Taylor located an uninhabited building at 410 N. Samuel Street in … Read More »

Jefferson County, News

Va. man says Piggy’s bouncer assaulted him

CHARLES TOWN — A Loudoun County, Va., man is suing Piggy’s after he claims a bouncer assaulted him. Wilbur A. Alger Jr. and John Does 1 through 3 were also named as defendants in the suit. On May 29, Jay … Read More »

Jefferson County, News

AGs reach $538.5 M settlement over LCD panels

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McGraw

WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – State Attorney General Darrell McGraw and seven colleagues have announced a multistate $538.5 million settlement on Tuesday with the sellers and manufacturers of thin film transistor liquid crystal display panels.
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News, State Attorney General

Md. man files suit after fall at Charles Town Races

CHARLES TOWN — A Maryland man is suing PNGI Charles Town Gaming after he was injured when he fell from a chair. PNGI Charles Town Gaming is doing business as Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. On Nov. 19, 2009, … Read More »

Jefferson County, News

Morgantown woman sues for injuries at Mountaineer Mall

MORGANTOWN — A Morgantown woman is suing GP-Mountaineer after she claims she was injured on its property. Jager Management, Inc. and the Senior Monongalians Inc. were also named as defendants in the suit. On Dec. 12, 2009, Carol Ann Miller … Read More »

Monongalia County, News

Monongalia couple says contractor didn’t make proper repairs

MORGANTOWN — A Monongalia County couple is suing McCloy Construction for failing to properly make repairs on their residence. Bluerock Engineering, Inc. was also named as a defendant in the suit. On June 18, 2008, McCloy Construction completed foundation repairs … Read More »

Monongalia County, News