Yearly Archives: 2011

Former Bob Evans employee claims discrimination

CHARLESTON — A former employee is suing Bob Evans Farms after he claims he was wrongfully terminated from his employment because of his age. Terry W. Ragalyi was also named as a defendant in the suit. Kelvin Dean Cook was … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Cabell couple sues state Department of Highways for man’s injuries

CHARLESTON — A Barboursville couple is suing the West Virginia Department of Highways for injuries sustained from a motor grader accident. On Sept. 15, 2010, Robert Lewis Compton was directed to operate a 400 Class 6-4 Cycle Turbo Champion articulated … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

WVU professor says school discriminated against him

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MORGANTOWN — A West Virginia University professor is suing the university after he claims he was discriminated against.
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Monongalia County, News

Hughes says nothing wrong with her helping ex in DUI case

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Hughes

CHARLESTON – The chief deputy state attorney general says there’s nothing unusual or improper about her brief representation of her ex-husband, a Charleston attorney, in a pending drunk driving case.
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News, State Attorney General

Groh, Thacker nominations could see vote in February

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Groh

WASHINGTON – A University of Richmond law school professor says it is unlikely that Berkeley Circuit Judge Gina Groh or Charleston attorney Stephanie Thacker’s nominations will receive a vote by the U.S. Senate before the end of January. Read More »

Federal Court, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County

Dec. 9 Lazetta Dzurilla, as administratrix of the Estate of Maria Louise Buckrem vs. Health Care and Retirement Corporation of America, LLC d/b/a Heartland of Charleston; Manor Care, Inc.; HCR Manorcare, Inc.; HCP West Virginia Properties, LLC f/k/a HCR Manorcare … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County

Dec. 15 Telenna Gonzales, individually and as administratrix for the estate of Michael Joseph Gonzales Jr., and Aaron Gonzales, a minor by his next friend, Telenna Gonzales vs. Garage Door Operators Inc. and Bradley S. Helmick PA-Shannon M. Bland; J-Stowers … Read More »

News, Putnam County

CIVIL FILINGS: Wood County

Wood County Dec. 7 Nathan Deuley vs. The city of Parkersburg, Robert Newell, Mayor and Joseph Martin, Police Chief PA – John E. Triplett, Jr.; J – Beane * The plaintiff, a Parkersburg police officer, is suing the defendants to … Read More »

News, Wood County

CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County

Dec. 15 Diana Carrier, as personal representative of the Estate of Eva Frances Maiden vs. 101 13th Street Operations, LLC d/b/a Heritage Center; and Genesis Healthcare, LLC PA- Andrew L. Paternostro, Sprague W. Hazard, Jeff D. Stewart; J- F. Jane … Read More »

Cabell County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Berkeley County

Dec. 6 Citibank NA vs Ronald W. Catlett PA-Andrew Frye, III; J-Gray Silver * Plaintiff claims defendant owes $27,827.88 for past due credit agreement. Case Number: 11-C-1023 Dec. 6 Citibank NA vs. Branda L. Beach PA-Andrew Frye, III; J-Gray Silver … Read More »

Berkeley County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Monongalia County

Dec. 14 Randy Friend vs. WVU Medical Corporation (University Health Associates) PA-Jennifer McGinley; J-NA * In December 2009, Friend received notification from a UHA representative that his medical records had been accessed on three separate occasions without his authorization. Rachel … Read More »

Monongalia County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Boone County

Nov. 23 William Kirk, a minor by and through his parent and next friend, Bobbie Hague vs. GEICO Insurance Co. PA-pro se; J-Thompson * Thompson set Jan. 9 to appoint a guardian ad litem for 13-year-old Kirk and approve his … Read More »

Boone County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Jefferson County

Dec. 7 Cedar Air Park Holdings LLC vs. Jefferson County Planning Commission PA-Eric Hulett; J-David Sanders * Plaintiff seeks writ of certorari and writ of mandamus with regard to planning commission’s denial of a request for a subdivision application. Plaintiff … Read More »

Jefferson County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Randolph County

Nov. 29 Joyce Shaffer vs. Armstrong World Industries Inc., Greg Nealis and John Longbon PA – Lori Gray; J – Wilfong * The plaintiff claims the defendants made an “adverse employment decision” regarding the plaintiff, based on her gender, after … Read More »

News, Randolph County

Tomblin signs Marcellus Shale bill

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Tomblin

CHARLESTON – Eight days after the legislation was sent to his desk, Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin on Thursday signed the Horizontal Well Act relating to Marcellus Shale.
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News, State Government