Monthly Archives: May 2011

Men sue Chesapeake Appalachia for injuries from explosion

CHARLESTON — Two related men are suing Chesapeake Appalachia LLC after they claim they were injured in an explosion. H&H Oilfield Services LLC and Signal Completion Services LLC were also named as defendants in the suit. Richard Lancaster, of Sardis, … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Kanawha woman sues GMC, C&O for defective vehicle

CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County woman is suing General Motors Corporation and C&O Motors after she claims the vehicle she purchased was defective. On Nov. 14, 2009, Deborah Barker purchased a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo from the defendants for $19,515.25, according … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Kanawha residents sue FNMA, real estate firm after purchase of ‘meth house’

CHARLESTON — Three Kanawha County residents are suing the Federal National Mortgage Association and Real Estate Central, LLC, after they claim they participated in deceptive acts or practices. On Sept. 2, 2010, Robert Barnes, AnneMarie Barnies and Salvatore Stazzone purchased … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Weston couple blames 91 companies for lung cancer diagnosis

CHARLESTON — A Weston couple is suing 91 companies they claim are responsible for a lung cancer diagnosis after breathing in asbestos fibers. In January 2010, Charles J. Poloka was diagnosed with lung cancer, according to a complaint filed April … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Man sues U.S. Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory for discrimination

CHARLESTON — A former employee is suing the United States Department of Energy and the National Energy Technology Laboratory after he claims he was discriminated against. James Copley was employed by the defendants from 1985 until 1990. In June 1990, … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Two Kanawha men sue GM for defective vehicle

CHARLESTON — Two Kanawha County men are suing General Motors, LLC, after they claim a vehicle they purchased was defective. On Aug. 15, 2008, David K. Gillespie and David L. Gillespie purchased a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt from the defendant, according … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Widow sues Metlife over accidental death benefits

CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County widow is suing Metlife Affiliated Insurance Agency after she claims it has refused to pay her for her late husband’s accidental death benefits. In September 1977 and 1979 Larry Casto purchased two New England Mutual … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Former inmate sues jail authority, officer for sexual harassment

CHARLESTON — A former Tygart Valley Regional Jail inmate is suing the state jail authority and a correctional officer she claims sexually harassed and abused her while she was incarcerated. While Christina Austin was incarcerated in the regional jail, C.O. … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Man blames Genesis Healthcare for father’s death

CHARLESTON — A man is suing Genesis Healthcare Corporation after he claims it is responsible for his father’s death. Joseph Triana, John Does 1 through 10 and Unidentified Entities 1 through 10 were also named as defendants in the suit. … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Justices deny injunction for Massey shareholders

CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has denied a request by a group of Massey Energy Co. shareholders for an injunction in an $8.5 billion merger between the coal company and Alpha Natural Resources. The Court, which … Read More »

News, State Supreme Court

Judging Judge McGraw

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“L’etat, c’est moi!” That’s how Louis XIV, King of France from 1643 to 1715, summed up his humble opinion of himself. Were he speaking English King Louis would have said, “The state, it’s me” or “I am the state.” Read More »

Arguments, Our View

McGraw issues scam warning to timeshare owners

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McGraw

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw is warning timeshare owners in the state of bogus sale scams.
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News, State Attorney General

$3M settlement awarded in drunk driver lawsuit

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Warner

CHARLESTON – A lawsuit involving a drunk driver who struck a pedestrian with her vehicle was settled out of court on April 18.
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Kanawha County, News

Class-action suit filed against United for debit card deception

RIPLEY –- A state financial institution is accused of using debit cards as a means of bilking its customers out of money. Jonathan Jones initiated a class-action lawsuit on April 14 against United Bank, and its parent company, United Bankshares … Read More »

Jackson County, News

Yellow Book sues law firm for failure to pay for ads

WINFIELD –- Yellow Book Sales & Distribution Company is suing Klein & Hall after it claims it failed to pay for advertising services. Mitchell Klein, president of Klein & Hall LC, was also named as a defendant in the suit. … Read More »

News, Putnam County