Monthly Archives: November 2011

Advanced Technical Solutions sues former employee for breach

WINFIELD — Advanced Technical Solutions is suing a former employee they claim breached his contract. Garry R. Elliott began his employment with ATS on May 17, 2010, as a help desk/network engineer and was working in the company’s Scott Depot … Read More »

News, Putnam County

Man sues former employer for failure to pay final wages on time

WINFIELD — A former employee is suing Modular Building Consultants of West Virginia after he claims the company failed to pay his final wages within 72 hours of discharge. Gary L. Adkins was employed by the defendant from August 2008 … Read More »

News, Putnam County

Putnam couple sues Creative Kitchens for breach, negligence

WINFIELD — A Putnam County couple is suing Creative Kitchens after they received damaged and defective cabinets for their kitchen. Showplace Wood Products, Inc., the company that manufactured the cabinets, was also named as a defendant in the suit. On … Read More »

News, Putnam County

Man says hair product caused him injuries

CHARLESTON — A man is suing Combe Incorporated after he claims he sustained injuries from one of its hair products. On Nov. 6, 2009, Goldie Rhodes was involved in an incident where he used a hair-coloring product of the defendant … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Former employee sues Green Leaf for discrimination

CHARLESTON — A former employee is suing Green Leaf Services of Beckley after he claims he was discriminated against because of his race. Robert Brown was employed by Green Leaf Services of Beckley, which is a contractor that provides labor … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Former employee says TruGreen didn’t give him his green in time

CHARLESTON — A former employee is suing TruGreen Limited Partnership for failure to pay wages within 72 hours of discharge. Greg Anderson was employed by the defendant from March until Aug. 12, according to a complaint filed Oct. 31 in … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

GOP might keep redistricting fight alive

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Stuart

CHARLESTON — The state Supreme Court won’t touch the House of Delegates and state Senate redistricting plans, but the state Republican Party isn’t letting the matter die.
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News, State Supreme Court

Court denies former Martinsburg attorney’s readmission to Bar

CHARLESTON – At least for the foreseeable future, a former Berkeley County attorney will not be returning to the practice of law. The state Supreme Court on Nov. 17 denied Keith L. Wheaton’s petition for readmission to the state Bar. … Read More »

News, State Supreme Court

Justices back United Bank on layoff question

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McHugh

CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled that a lower court did not err in categorizing the termination of two bank employees’ jobs as layoffs.
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News, State Supreme Court

Judge wrong to award raceway in BrickStreet dispute, Justices say

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Davis

CHARLESTON – Jefferson Circuit Judge David Sanders incorrectly awarded Summit Point Raceway $1.2 million in a coverage dispute with workers compensation insurer BrickStreet Mutual, the Supreme Court of Appeals held.
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News, State Supreme Court

Fayette attorney readmitted to Bar after three-month suspension

CHARLESTON – A Fayette County attorney suspended for becoming romantically involved with a client has been allowed again to practice law. The state Supreme Court on Nov. 9 accepted the recommendation of its Lawyer Disciplinary Board that Jennifer Day Hewitt … Read More »

News, State Supreme Court

CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County

Nov. 9 Carilla Matos vs. Ryan’s Restaurant Group, Inc. and Thomas Doolittle PA- Robert B. Warner, Tammy Bowles Raines; J- Jennifer Bailey * Matos claims Doolittle sexually harassed her and caused a hostile work environment to be created. Despite complaints, … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County

Nov. 17 Ryan M. Walker and Emily B. Walker vs. Kesling’s Quality Home Builders, Inc.; W. Ray Kesling; American Home Inspector, Inc.; Max Ferguson; Anna Ventura; and Rejoice, LLC PA- Mark A. Swartz, Mary Jo Swartz; J- Phillip Stowers * … Read More »

News, Putnam County

CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County

Oct. 17 Paul Staley vs. The First State Bank PA- Daniel F. Hedges; J- F. Jane Hustead * On Dec. 19, 2008, Staley and his wife entered into a mortgage loan with the defendant. He claims although the promissory note … Read More »

Cabell County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Monongalia County

Nov. 15 K. Subramani v West Virginia University, Michele Wheatly, Provost; C.B. Wilson, Assoc. Provost; Eugene Cilento, Dean of College of Engineering/Resources; Brian Woerner, Chair of Lane Dept. of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering PA-Joseph T. Hodges III; J-NA * … Read More »

Monongalia County, News