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Expert witness admits to errors in Digitek case

September 30, 2011 8:00 AM
By Steve Korris
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CHARLESTON – David Bliesner, expert witness for a wrongful death trial against drug maker Actavis, admitted under oath that he signed a declaration full of errors under oath.
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Federal Court, News

Justices reverse unique insurance ruling

September 30, 2011 7:45 AM
By Steve Korris
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CHARLESTON – Thomas Loudin’s unique position as first party and third party in an insurance dispute doesn’t cost him his rights as first party, the Supreme Court of Appeals has decided.
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News, State Supreme Court

Judge must hear state pension case, Justices say

September 30, 2011 7:35 AM
By Steve Korris

CHARLESTON – Kanawha Circuit Judge Tod Kaufman must hear a claim that state pension officials awarded benefits to a widow when they should have awarded them to a previous wife, the Supreme Court of Appeals says. The Justices on Sept. … Read More »

News, State Supreme Court

CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County

September 30, 2011 7:30 AM
By Kyla Asbury

Sept. 19 Varsha Vaghela vs. JPMorgan Chase & Co. d/b/a JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.; Lisa Craddock; and Sharon Parsons PA- Maria W. Hughes, Paul S. Saluja; J- James C. Stucky * In December 1996, Vaghela was hired to work at … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County

September 30, 2011 7:25 AM
By Chris Dickerson

Sept. 22 Tracie Snodgrass vs. the Putnam County Commission; Stephen A. Andes, in his capacity as commissioner; R. Joseph Haynes, in his capacity as commissioner; and Gary O. Tillis, in his capacity as commissioner PA- Carl E. Hostler; J- Phillip … Read More »

News, Putnam County

CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County

September 30, 2011 7:20 AM
By Kyla Asbury

Sept. 16 Sherri Insco vs. S&M Foods, Inc. d/b/a Milton Foodland; and Jordan’s Crossing Limited Liability Company PA- Norman T. Daniels Jr., Nicholas R. Stuchell; J- David M. Pancake * On Feb. 15, 2010, Insco arrived at the Foodland to … Read More »

Cabell County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Wayne County

September 30, 2011 7:15 AM
By Kyla Asbury

Aug. 24 Jennifer A. Booton vs. The County Commission of Wayne County, W.Va.; John Doe; and Jane Doe PA- John F. Cyrus; J- James H. Young Jr. * On Aug. 31, 2009, Booton was a business invitee at the defendants’ … Read More »

News, Wayne County

CIVIL FILINGS: Monongalia County

September 30, 2011 7:10 AM
By Donna K. Carlson

Sept. 12 Sven and Lisa Verlinden vs. Calvery Baptist Church, Culton Construction, City of Morgantown, Morgantown Utility Board and Roto Rooter PA-Mark Gaydos; J-NA * The Verlindens purchased a home from Culton Construction which was adjacent to the Calvary Baptist … Read More »

Monongalia County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Ohio County

September 30, 2011 7:10 AM
By Denise Simpson

Aug. 29 Ida Newland vs. Palisades Collection PA- Pro Se; J- Wilson * Plaintiff presents a check that shows her Providian account has been paid in full. The bank claims they have not received said funds. She seeks $16,216.67 for … Read More »

News, Ohio County

CIVIL FILINGS: Berkeley County

September 30, 2011 7:00 AM
By Beth Henry

Aug. 25 BB & T Financial FSB vs. Tommy Kelpy PA – Christopher Moore; J – Groh * The plaintiff claims Kelpy owes at least $50,415.97 plus interest from a credit agreement from Aug. 31, 2007. Case number: 11-C-683 Tilhance … Read More »

Berkeley County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Marshall County

September 30, 2011 7:00 AM
By Denise Simpson

Aug. 16 Citibank, N.A. vs. Michael Mack PA- Andrew N. Frye, III; J- Hummel * Defendant is in default on a repayment obligation in the amount of $18,051.07. This amount with statutory interest is requested. Case number: 11-C-136 Aug. 17 … Read More »

Marshall County, News

Old courthouse records damaged by water leak

September 29, 2011 10:00 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – Some old courthouse records that dated back to 20 years ago were damaged by a water leak in the Kanawha County Courthouse that was discovered on Sept. 23. There were 72 boxes of court records that were sent … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Newton couple sues Modular Building Consultants, others for injuries

September 29, 2011 9:00 AM
By Kyla Asbury

WINFIELD – A Newton couple is suing Modular Building Consultants of West Virginia, Inc., after they claim the company was responsible for a car accident near Left Hand, W.Va. Billy Joe McLaughlin was also named as a defendant in the … Read More »

News, Putnam County

Couple sues Wood Holdings for injuries

September 29, 2011 8:54 AM
By Kyla Asbury

MORGANTOWN – A Monongalia County couple is suing Wood Holdings for injuries sustained at its garage. Michael Wood, the manager of the facility, was also named as a defendant in the suit. On Sept. 5, 2009, Helen Walls and Thomas … Read More »

Monongalia County, News

Man sues Genesis for mother’s death

September 29, 2011 8:53 AM
By Kyla Asbury

WINFIELD – A man is suing Genesis Healthcare Corporation after he claims they are responsible for his mother’s wrongful death. 590 North Poplar Fork Road Operations, LLC d/b/a Teays Valley Center was also named as a defendant in the suit. … Read More »

News, Putnam County