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Daily Archives: April 29, 2011
When every discomfort is an injury
Personal injury attorney William H. Harding’s concept is simple: broaden the definition of “injury” to include minor mishaps and mere inconveniences. Read More
Lawyers say Actavis, Mylan tricked them out of fees
Thompson
CHARLESTON – Lawyers who led national litigation against drug maker Actavis and distributor Mylan suspect the defendants tricked them into signing away their fees.
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Appeal of family law judge’s decision shrouded in secrecy
St. Albans attorney Mary Jo Swartz, foreground, attempts to conceal her face from cameras following a hearing March 24 in Kanawha Circuit Court on a writ of prohibition her client Donald Ray Carter II filed challeging a ruling by Kanawha Family Law Judge Mike Kelly granting shared custody of Carter’s daughter, Alexys Paige Carter, to his ex-girlfriend, Brooke Ballard. Judge Paul Zakaib on an unspecified date, and for unspecified reasons has since sealed the case. With Swartz are, clockwize from left, Carter, her husband, Mark, and their partner, Allyson Griffith. (Photo by Lawrence Smith)
CHARLESTON – A case alleging improper conduct by a family law judge is now off-limits to the public.
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WVU law professor co-authors book to help women
Temple
MORGANTOWN -– A West Virginia University law professor has co-authored a book with an award-winning journalist to help women find happiness and be successful.
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In midst of custody battle, woman files for bankruptcy
Ballard
CHARLESTON – Though wanting custody of her ex-boyfriend’s daughter, a Charleston woman has admitted to having no income and very little assets.
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PERSONNEL FILE: Foster, LaCagnin honored as Bar Foundation Fellows
Foster
CHARLESTON -– Jackson Kelly attorneys Michael D. Foster and Stephen M. LaCagnin were honored as West Virginia State Bar Foundation Fellows during the 13th Annual Bar Foundation Fellows dinner on April 28.
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CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County
April 12 John H. McCutcheon vs. Healy E. Baumgardner Nardone, formerly known as Healy E. Baumgardner PA- Stacy A. Jacques; J- Carrie Webster * In May 2008, McCutcheon and Baumgardner became engaged. McCutcheon claims the engagement ring he gave Baumgardner … Read More
CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County
April 21 Diana Edwards vs. SHC Promotions LLC PA-Jon D. Hoover; J-Spaulding * Edwards says she was shopping at the Teays Valley Kmart on Aug. 25, 2009, when she stumbled on a raised rug and slipped on an unknown slippery … Read More
CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County
April 21 Rose Bailey and Scott Bailey vs. Seventeenth Street Associates, LLC d/b/a Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center; Eleta Noble; and Does 1-25, inclusive PA- J. Patrick L. Stephens; J- David M. Pancake * Mrs. Bailey was employed by Seventeenth … Read More
CIVIL FILINGS: Ohio County
April 4 Carl H. Sampson vs. Frank E. Pethtel and Mary Virginia Pethtel and Stone Energy Inc. PA- Joseph R. Canestraro; J- Hummel * A deed, dated April 1, 1986, conveyed a certain one-fourth share in 125 acres royalty to … Read More
CIVIL FILINGS: Wood County
April 11 Grace A. Combs vs. River City Tavern and Grill, Steve M. Peters and Robert W. Peters II PA – C. Edward McDonough; J – Waters * The plaintiff is suing the defendants for injuries she sustained on April … Read More
CIVIL FILINGS: Monongalia County
April 25 Sandra Vincent Executrix of Estate of Walter Vincent vs. Jose L. Cruzzavala, MD PA-Robert Fitzsimmons; J-NA * Vincent is seeking judgment against Cruzzavala as a result of the death of Walter Vincent. In April 2007, Vincent underwent a … Read More
CIVIL FILINGS: Mason County
April 18 State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, as subrogee of Kendall Brumfield vs. Ashley Burdette and Timothy Nolan PA – Andrew N. Frye III; J – Nibert * The plaintiff is the suing the defendants to recover a claim … Read More
CIVIL FILINGS: Jackson County
April 4 Charles Laron vs. Loveda Serls PA – Jonathan R. Mani; J – Evans * The plaintiff, a resident of Pinch, is suing the defendant, a resident of Kenna, for injuries he sustained on Nov. 16, 2009, when Serls … Read More