Daily Archives: June 24, 2011

Chafin to kick off Supreme Court campaign this week

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Tish Chafin

CHARLESTON — Tish Chafin, past president of the West Virginia State Bar and newly minted West Virginia Supreme Court candidate, says it’s time for her to give back to the people of West Virginia. Read More »

News, State Supreme Court

Weirton resident sues city for water line break

WELLSBURG — The City of Weirton is being sued after a resident claims the massive water line break earlier this month caused damages. Ronald Gable, a Weirton resident, filed the class action lawsuit against the city and James White Construction, … Read More »

Brooke County, News

Family sues physician, River Park Hospital for death

HUNTINGTON — The family of a Cabell County woman is suing HHC River Park, Inc., and a Huntington physician after it claims they are responsible for the death of their family member. HHC River Park, Inc., is doing business as … Read More »

Cabell County, News

Ky. newspaper says Beltone owes more than $20K

HUNTINGTON — The Lexington Herald-Leader Co. is suing H. William Mattingly Corp. in Huntington after it claims it owes more than $20,000. H. William Mattingly Corp. is doing business as Beltone Hearing Aid Center. Beltone Hearing Aid Center owes the … Read More »

Cabell County, News

St. Albans man sues A Scooters, employees for ATV injuries

CHARLESTON — A St. Albans man is suing A Scooters & RV, LLC and two employees after he claims he was injured on an ATV. On Sept. 8, 2009, Adam Jay Meadows went to the defendants to purchase an ATV, … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Charleston couple sues Ferguson Enterprises, others for negligence

CHARLESTON — A Charleston couple is suing Ferguson Enterprises after they claim it was negligent in recommending someone to install plumbing fixtures in their home. John E. Gardner Construction Services, LLC and John E. Gardner were also named as defendants … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Clarksburg couple names 61 companies in asbestos case

CHARLESTON — A Clarksburg couple is suing 61 companies after they claim they are responsible for a lung cancer diagnosis. On Sept. 8, 2010, Joseph J. Gulas was diagnosed with lung cancer, according to a complaint filed May 20 in … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Mineral Wells couple sues Citimortgage for predatory lending

HUNTINGTON — A Mineral Wells couple is suing Citimortgage, Inc., for participating in predatory lending practices. In 1994, Charles and Linda Yardley purchased their current home for $43,500 and financed it with an FHA loan, according to a complaint filed … Read More »

Cabell County, News

Make Huntington more appealing by lowering taxes

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It’s not rocket science. If a city has bad schools, bad streets, high crime, and high taxes, people are going to move away. Read More »

Arguments, Our View

CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County

June 2 Andrew T. O’Meara vs. Racing Corporation of West Virginia d/b/a Mardi Gras Casino and Resort PA- Cameron S. McKinney, David L. Grubb, Kristina Thomas Whiteaker; J- Tod J. Kaufman * In April 2010, O’Meara began his employment as … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County

June 9 Christopher Pauley and Keri Pauley vs. Metlife Bank N.A., Metlife Home Loans, First Horizon Home Loans Corp. and Larry May PA-C. Benjamin Salango; J-NA * On Aug. 31, 2008, First Horizon sold to MetLife Bank NA its 250 … Read More »

News, Putnam County

CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County

June 14 Jessica Melton vs. Advance Stores, Inc. d/b/a Advance Auto Parts PA- David O. Moye, Lisa M. Moye; J- F. Jane Hustead * On Nov. 10, 2010, Melton purchased an auto part from the defendant. On Dec. 24, 2010, … Read More »

Cabell County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Mason County

June 6 Rodger and Eileen Beller vs. Peter Allinder d/b/a Forest Hills Cemetery PA – Raymond G. Musgrave; J – Nibert * The plaintiffs, residents of Medina, Ohio, are asking the court to order the defendant to disinter remains from … Read More »

Mason County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Monongalia County

June 21 James and Virginia Ramsey vs. Tobby Small, Willie McNeal, Jack Kelley and Amerigas Propane PA- James Villanova and Mark McKenna; J- NA * As a result of an minor traffic accident on snow covered roads, Tobby Small was … Read More »

Monongalia County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Wood County

May 20 Douglas S. Booth vs. Lowe’s Home Centers Inc. PA – Bruce White; J – Reed * The plaintiff is suing the defendant for injuries he received on Oct. 4, 2010, at its Vienna location when the barrier gate … Read More »

News, Wood County