Monthly Archives: November 2011

PERSONNEL FILE: 32 lawyers admitted to practice in W.Va.

CHARLESTON — On Sept. 20, 32 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

Son’s playground injuries result in Kanawha Co. lawsuit

CHARLESTON — A mother is suing the Kanawha County Board of Education after her son was injured on the Bridge Elementary School playground. On Feb. 17, Nathanial Marion was playing on the playground when he fell from the slide rail … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Woman says former employer didn’t pay final wages on time

CHARLESTON — A former employee is suing Air Methods Corporation after she claims it failed to pay her final wages within 72 hours of discharging her. Rebecca L. Hoffman was employed by the defendant from October 2010 until Oct. 14, … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Widower sues St. Mary’s Medical Center for wife’s death

HUNTINGTON — A widower is suing St. Mary’s Medical Center after he claims the hospital is responsible for his wife’s death. On May 26, 2010, Sheila K. Holston was admitted to St. Mary’s for a right hip total arthroplasty, according … Read More »

Cabell County, News

PERSONNEL FILE: Barnette appointed to Concord University Board of Governors

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Barnette

CHARLESTON — Jackson Kelly attorney David A. Barnette recently was appointed by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin to the Concord University Board of Governors for a four-year term.
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News, Personnel File

Rowe campaign announces leadership team

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Rowe

CHARLESTON — Circuit Judge Jim Rowe has announced the leadership team for his campaign for the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals.
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News, State Supreme Court

PERSONNEL FILE: Spilman named 2012 Go-To Law Firm

CHARLESTON — The management team of the law firm Spilman Thomas & Battle has announced that it was honored as a 2012 Go-To Law Firm for the Top 500 Companies by ALM, a publisher of multiple regional and national magazines … Read More »

News, Personnel File

Huddleston Bolen announces December Business4Breakfast seminar in Charleston

CHARLESTON — Huddleston Bolen has announce that the December Business4Breakfast seminar, to be held on Friday, Dec. 16, will focus on helping businesses and organizations select the right media for their advertisements. The hourlong seminar will be held at 7:45 … Read More »

News

THEIR VIEW: Use hard facts, not hearsay

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Layne

CHARLESTON — In the courtroom, facts matter. You don’t deal with supposition or hearsay. When you present facts in court, you provide evidence to substantiate your claim.
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Arguments, Their View

Man blames University Physicians & Surgeons, Marshall board for wife’s death

HUNTINGTON — A man is suing University Physicians & Surgeons and the Marshall University Board of Governors after he claims they are responsible for his wife’s death. Dr. David A. Denning was also named as a defendant in the suit. … Read More »

Cabell County, News

Chapmanville man sues GM for defective vehicle

CHARLESTON — A Chapmanville man is suing General Motors after he was injured when the airbags did not deploy in a vehicle he was driving. On April 23, Clifford S. Adkins was driving a 2006 Pontiac G6, which was owned … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Man sues after slip, fall on snow, ice at Rite Aid

CHARLESTON — A Charleston man is suing Rite Aid of West Virginia after he slipped and fell on snow and ice and was injured. On Dec. 17, 2010, Joseph T. Dawkins was a business invitee at Rite Aid’s Charleston location … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Woman sues Oak Hill hospital, doctor for son’s death

WINFIELD — A woman is suing Oak Hill Hospital Corporation for her son’s death. Dr. Brian S. Love was also named as a defendant in the suit. On Aug. 22, 2009, Jeremy Rinehart became seriously ill while in the custody … Read More »

News, Putnam County

Yellowbook sues Nationwide Moving for failure to pay

WINFIELD — Yellowbook Sales & Distribution Co., Inc., is suing Nationwide Moving & Storage for failure to pay for advertising. Arthur Taylor, an employee if Nationwide Moving & Storage, was also named as a defendant in the suit. On Dec. … Read More »

News, Putnam County

McGraw’s win in class action dispute will stand

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McGraw

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court will not hear the appeal of a group of drug stores that claimed state Attorney General Darrell McGraw had filed a class action lawsuit against it.
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Class Action, News, State Attorney General