Daily Archives: August 3, 2012

Watkins targeted for ethics violations in private practice

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Watkins

CHARLESTON – Before becoming a family law judge, records show multiple complaints were lodged against a Putnam County judge for making unprofessional, abrasive and insensitive comments as an attorney against his clients or other litigants.
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News, Putnam County

Why should we support the campaigns of candidates we oppose?

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Imagine a businessman having to pay for the advertising of his competitor’s products, thereby undercutting his own market share. That would be just as crazy.
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Arguments, Our View

Attorney no-show puts FOIA lawsuit in jeopardy

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Karr

CHARLESTON – As a result of his attorney’s failure to show for recent hearing, a Clay County man’s Freedom of Information lawsuit is on the brink of being dismissed.
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Kanawha County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County

July 13 Carol J. Crites and Linda J. Walker vs. West Virginia-American Water Company d/b/a West Virginia American Water and Elk Valley Public Service District PA- Robert B. Allen; J- Louis H. Bloom * On July 14, 2010, a leak … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Wood County

June 12 Federal National Mortgage Association vs. Scott E. and Stephanie L. McPherson PA – Steven Sluss; J – Beane * The plaintiff is seeking a court order ejecting the defendants from property FNMA acquired at 42 Mt. Pleasant Estates … Read More »

News, Wood County

CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County

July 23 Moses, Inc. d/b/a Moses Auto Mall of Huntington vs. June Johnson PA- Johnnie E. Brown, Geoffrey A. Cullop; J- David M. Pancake * In March 2011, Johnson entered into a contract with Moses for the purchase of a … Read More »

Cabell County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Monongalia County

July 24 Sandra Rose vs. Roberta Dunston PA-Kelly Reed; J-NA * Dunston was driving a Subaru Legacy near White Day Creek when she lost consciousness. She lost control of her vehicle and crashed into the left side of Rose’s pickup, … Read More »

Monongalia County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Jackson County

June 18 Herman Payne vs. Encore Management Company, Inc., Hudson Place Limited Partnership and Jarrett Construction PA – Eric J. Holmes; J – Evans * The plaintiff, a Ripley resident, is suing the defendants for injuries he sustained on June … Read More »

Jackson County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Wayne County

July 11 John Cook, a minor by and through his mother and next friend, Michelle Cook; Madison Windon, a minor by and through her mother and next friend, Angela Dropp; Ian Zodel, a minor by and through his mother and … Read More »

News, Wayne County

CIVIL FILINGS: Mason County

May 30 In re: Samantha J. Sheets, by her mother and legal guardian, Misty Rollins PA – Francis M. Curnutte III; J – Nibert * The petitioner is asking the court to approve a settlement for $177,500 to compensate Samantha … Read More »

Mason County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Marshall County

July 9 Kevin Rogier vs. Haas Environmental, Inc. PA- Todd S. Bailess; Joy B. Mega; J- Hummel * Rogier worked for Haas as a safety technician from April 2012 until his discharge on May 10, 2012. Defendant failed to pay … Read More »

Marshall County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Berkeley County

July 10 Stephanie N. Paulino, Indivdually and as Class Representative vs. Dollar General Corporation and Dolgen Corporation, LLC PA-David Hammer; J-John Yoder * Plaintiff claims defendant did not pay salary in timely manner when she was involuntarily terminated and in … Read More »

Berkeley County, News