Monthly Archives: May 2012

W.Va. SC: Error by plaintiff’s lawyers cause of suit’s dismissal

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Workman

CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals this week shot down a medical malpractice complaint against a Charleston Area Medical Center neurologist. Read More »

Medical Malpractice, News, State Supreme Court

Loser says Upshur sheriff-elect violated Hatch Act

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Taylor

BUCKHANNON – An Upshur County attorney is contesting the certification of the May 8 primary election for sheriff saying the winner’s candidacy violated state and federal law.
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News, Upshur County

Man sues City of Huntington for unlawful arrest, assault

HUNTINGTON — A Huntington man is suing the city after he claims he was unlawfully arrested by several police officers. Chuck Kingery, Travis Hagan and six unknown and unnamed individuals were also named as defendants in the suit. On May … Read More »

Cabell County, News

Huntington woman sues Cracker Barrel for injuries

HUNTINGTON — A Huntington woman is suing Cracker Barrel Old Country Store after she was injured by an employee of the restaurant. Twenty-five unknown and unnamed individuals were also named as defendants in the suit. On Aug. 2, 2010, Melda … Read More »

Cabell County, News

Bluefield man blames optometrist for son’s death

CHARLESTON — A Bluefield man is suing an optometrist he claims was negligent in caring for his son and caused his death. On Oct. 18, 2011, Tate Daniel Kandas died of a brain tumor at CAMC’s Women’s and Children’s Hospital, … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Putnam pastor seeks court-appointed attorney to challenge contempt allegation

WINFIELD – A Putnam County pastor is once again challenging a family law judge’s actions.             Rev. Art Hage filed a writ of prohibition against Putnam Family Law Judge William H. “Chip” Watkins III on May 23.  In his writ, … Read More »

News, Putnam County

Morrisey urges McGraw to reconsider statement on debates

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Morrisey

CHARLESTON – Republican challenger Patrick Morrisey has sent another letter to state Attorney General Darrell McGraw, once again encouraging the incumbent to engage in a series of public debates. Read More »

News, State Attorney General

Wood BoE settles teacher assault case for $36K

PARKERSBURG – The Wood County Board of Education has reached an out-of-court settlement with a Pleasants County couple whose daughter was assaulted by her former teacher.             The Board on April 9 agreed to pay David W. and Cindy K. … Read More »

News, Wood County

New Putnam judge to be sworn in June 12

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Leslie

WINFIELD – The state’s newest circuit judge will be sworn into office on at 2:30 p.m. on June 12 in the Putnam Judicial Building in Winfield in Courtroom A.
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News, Putnam County

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Think before making changes to ballot rules

Dear Editor: A surprisingly large number of West Virginians voted for a prison inmate in preference to our incumbent President during the May Primary Presidential election. Not so surprisingly, some immediately howled in protest about the embarrassment to the people … Read More »

Arguments

Kanawha prosecutors take issue with circuit judge’s order

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Webster

CHARLESTON – Kanawha County prosecutors contend Circuit Judge Carrie Webster, in excluding what they describe as “major evidence” in a 2010 murder, has “completely gutted” their case. Read More »

News, State Supreme Court

PERSONNEL FILE: Mick joins Burns White in Wheeling office

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Mick

WHEELING — Burns White LLC recently hired Ryan M. Mick as an associate for the firm’s Wheeling office.
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News, Personnel File

Woman sues Raleigh General Hospital for mother’s death

CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Raleigh General Hospital after she claims they are responsible for her mother’s death. Drs. Hanibal Mahdi, Lamberto Maramba and Bose S. Mikkilineni were also named as defendants in the suit. On Oct. 28, 2010, … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Beckley woman blames Bath & Body Works for injuries from defective oil warmer

CHARLESTON — A Beckley woman is suing Bath & Body Works after she was burned by a fragrance oil warmer. Sharon Williams purchased a fragrance oil warmer from the defendant and on July 21, 2010, she was using the oil … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Woman sues Probill for wage payment violations

HUNTINGTON — A former employee is suing Whitaker Physician Billing Services Inc. after she claims the company violated the West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act. Whitaker is doing business as Probill Inc. Christie Marie Prince was employed by the … Read More »

Cabell County, News