Monthly Archives: January 2012

Paramedic sues Putnam County EMS for injuries

Task: 166908 WINFIELD — A paramedic is suing Putnam County Emergency Medical Services after he was injured on the job. The Putnam County Commission and Cecil Kimball were also named as defendants in the suit. On Jan. 4, 2010, during … Read More »

News, Putnam County

Belle couple sues Thrasher Engineering for property damage

CHARLESTON — A Belle couple is suing Thrasher Engineering after they claim the company caused them property damages. Malden Public Service District was also named as a defendant in the suit. In March 2010, Thrasher commenced construction and repair work … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Woman sues St. Mary’s Medical Center for husband’s injuries

HUNTINGTON — A woman is suing St. Mary’s Medical Center after she claims they are responsible for her husband’s injuries. On July 23, 2010, Bill L. Murray was admitted to St. Mary’s with complaints of dyspnea and underwent surgery, according … Read More »

Cabell County, News

Family sues crib maker after infant’s injury

Task: 166911 Family sues Stork Craft Manufacturing for injuries MOUNDSVILLE — A family is suing Stork Craft Manufacturing after a defective crib injured an infant. Wal-mart Stores, Inc.; Wal-mart Stores East, LP; Eagle, LTD; John Doe(s) Manufacturer/Distributor/Wholesaler were also named … Read More »

Marshall County, News

Man says Sprint didn’t pay final wages timely

CHARLESTON — A former employee is suing Sprint/United Management Company after he claims it failed to pay his final wages in a timely manner. Adam R. Marcum was employed by the defendants twice, from Feb. 1, 2010, until June 30, … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Morrisey: McGraw in office ‘too long’

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Morrisey

CHARLESTON – The Republican who has filed to run for Attorney General against Darrell McGraw says he intends to take a fresh look at the role of the office.
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News, State Attorney General

Law professor doubts Senate will speed up nominations

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Tobias

RICHMOND, Va. – A University of Richmond law professor says he doubts the U.S. Senate will go along with a plan by President Barack Obama to speed up judicial appointments. Read More »

Federal Court, News

Morrisey files to run for AG

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Morrisey

CHARLESTON – A Republican attorney from the eastern Panhandle has filed to run for West Virginia Attorney General against Darrell McGraw.
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News, State Government

Why go to court for something that’s covered by insurance?

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So, what’s the point of having car insurance? That’s the question we ask ourselves every time we hear about another person filing a lawsuit over an automobile accident.
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Arguments, Our View

W.Va. man named in Facebook ‘clickjacking’ suit

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McKenna

SEATTLE – Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna and Facebook have announced lawsuits against the co-owners of an ad network that allegedly developed scams and encouraged others to spread spam through various deceptive tactics.
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Federal Court, News

Justices grant new trial over juror’s failed disclosure

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Ketchum

CHARLESTON – State Supreme Court Justices granted the city of Wheeling a new trial in an age discrimination case because a juror failed to disclose that she had sued her employer.
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News, State Supreme Court

Raleigh attorney accused of mishandling Boone woman’s estate

CHARLESTON – A Raleigh County attorney faces disciplinary charges she failed to diligently settle an estate of a Boone County woman. The Lawyer Disciplinary Board on Sept. 30 filed a single-count statement of charges against Karen E. Acord accusing her … Read More »

News, State Supreme Court

CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County

Nov. 30 Joe Fazio vs. Danny A. Fazio, individually and in his capacity as Trustee of the Nell J. Fazio Revocable Trust-2009; and Joe Fazio’s Restaurant, Inc. PA- M. David Griffith Jr., David K. Higgins; J- Louis H. Bloom * … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Wood County

Jan. 4 Kindra Boyd vs. Mary B’s Diner, LLC PA- Bruce White; J – Beane * The plaintiff is suing the defendants for injuries she sustained on August 15 when a television at the defendant’s location on 2212 Pike St. … Read More »

News, Wood County

CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County

Jan. 12 Rachel Doneff vs. Joseph F. Adams PA- Larry O. Ford; J- Paul T. Farrell * On Feb. 20, 2008, Doneff was incarcerated in the holding facility in the Cabell County Sheriff’s Department. While Doneff and the other prisoners … Read More »

Cabell County, News