Monthly Archives: April 2011

CAMC blamed for family member’s death

CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Charleston Area Medical Center after she claims it is responsible for her family member’s death. On March 4, 2009, Margaret Hughes was a patient in the hospital when she fell from her bed and … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Woman sues HCR Manorcare for nursing home negligence

CHARLESTON — A woman is suing HCR Manorcare after she claims her family member was neglected while he was a resident. Manor Care, Inc.; HCR Manor Care Services, Inc.; Health Care and Retirement Corporation of America, LLC; Heartland Employment Services, … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Parkersburg woman sues PWP Industries for injuries

CHARLESTON — A Parkersburg woman is suing PWP Industries after she claims she was injured while working. David Lewis and Jacob Holcolm, two supervisors for PWP Industries, were also named as defendants in the suit. On May 19, 2010, Grace … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Dunbar couple sues AT&T for injuries

CHARLESTON — A Dunbar man and his wife are suing AT&T Corp. after he sustained injuries at its Charleston facility. AT&T Communications of West Virginia, Inc., was also named as a defendant in the suit. On Aug. 26, 2009, Ricky … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Institute man sues for predatory lending practices

CHARLESTON — An Institute man is suing Select Portfolio Servicing and the Bank of New York Mellon after he claims they participated in predatory lending practices. In 1994 Curtis Gene Davis purchased his home for $10,000, which was his first … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

West Virginia pharmacies sue CVS

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WELCH – Six pharmacies have filed a legal complaint against CVS Caremark Corporation and four other companies.
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Kanawha County, News

PERSONNEL FILE: New state Bar Board of Governors announced

CHARLESTON — The West Virginia State Bar is pleased to announce new officers and members of The West Virginia State Bar Board of Governors for 2011-2012. New officers are Gary W. Nickerson — President, Bridgeport; James C. Wright – President-Elect, … Read More »

News, Personnel File

PERSONNEL FILE: Berg joins Jackson Kelly’s Morgantown office

MORGANTOWN -– Andrea Berg recently joined Jackson Kelly’s Morgantown office. She will practice in the litigation department. Berg received her Juris Doctor from West Virginia University College of Law in May 2009. Jackson Kelly is a national law firm representing … Read More »

News, Personnel File

PERSONNEL FILE: McGraw names Gary Tillis to Citizens Advisory Committee

CHARLESTON – Citing his extensive leadership experience in labor and building associations and his involvement in government service, West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw has selected Gary O. Tillis of Eleanor to serve on the Citizens Advisory Committee. “It’s an … Read More »

News, Personnel File

PERSONNEL FILE: 41 lawyers admitted to practice in W.Va.

CHARLESTON — On April 26, 41 lawyers were admitted to practice law in the State of West Virginia during a ceremony before the Supreme Court of Appeals. These individuals were admitted after successfully completing the bar examination or by reciprocity. … Read More »

News, Personnel File

PERSONNEL FILE: Steptoe & Johnson honored as pro bono firm of the year

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Whalen

BRIDGEPORT — For the fourth year in a row, Steptoe & Johnson has been named the recipient of the “Law Firm Award for Outstanding Pro Bono Representation of West Virginians.”
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News, Personnel File

Attorney says time will tell is ACOs are good for W.Va.

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Johnson

CHARLESTON – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has recently released proposed new rules to help physicians, hospitals and other healthcare providers better coordinate healthcare for Medicare patients through Accountable Care Organizations.
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Kanawha County, News

Families settle for $27M in fatal W.Va. smokestack fire

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C. Fitzsimmons

MOUNDSVILLE –- With jurors ready to examine a fatal fire in an emissions stack at an American Electric Power plant, defendants agreed to settle all claims for $27 million.
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Marshall County, News

THEIR VIEW: The time is now for deficit reduction

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WASHINGTON — Last week’s announcement by Standard & Poor’s that it was cutting the outlook on our nation’s long-term rating from stable to negative for the first time in 70 years was a cold, hard reality check — we need to get our fiscal house in order sooner, rather than later, or suffer the consequences.
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Arguments, Their View

Feds appeal ruling on Medicaid lawsuit funds

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McGraw

ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) – The federal government is appealing a ruling that prevents it from taking certain funds from state-filed Medicaid lawsuits.
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Federal Court, News