Daily Archives: August 10, 2012

Ethics charges filed against Putnam family law judge

CHARLESTON – A Putnam County family law judge is being called to task for his ethical lapses, but not for hiJs unprofessional behavior toward litigants. The Judicial Investigation Commission on Friday filed a two-count statement of charges against William M. … Read More »

News, State Supreme Court

W.Va. SC sets arguments in campaign finance case

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Loughry

CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals will hear arguments in a case over the constitutionality of the state’s Public Campaign Financing Pilot Program next month. Read More »

News, State Government, State Supreme Court

Federal judge temporarily blocks W.Va. PAC contribution cap

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Johnston

BLUEFIELD – A federal judge has temporarily blocked West Virginia’s $1,000-per-election cap on contributions to political action committees that act independently of candidates or parties. Read More »

Federal Court, News, State Government

District Judge slaps down the EPA

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As a rule, we prefer not to indulge in schadenfreude. It’s unseemly. Poor sportsmanship and all that. Still, when the Environmental Protection Agency gets a well-deserved and long-overdue slap down, we can’t help but gloat. Read More »

Arguments, Our View

Report: Legal battle over Purdue Pharma funds nearing end

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McGraw

CHARLESTON – A legal battle over West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw’s use of funds from a 2004 settlement with Purdue Pharma may soon be coming to a close. Read More »

News, State Attorney General, State Government

WV CALA members invited to film screening

CHARLESTON – Members of the West Virginia Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse are invited to attend a documentary film screening next week. The film, “InJustice,” takes a closer look at some of the more shocking abuses in the country’s legal system. … Read More »

News

Domestic violence agency accused of sexual discrimination

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PARKERSBURG – Despite being the victim, a Wood County man alleges an anti-domestic violence service agency provided assistance to his abuser.
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News, Wood County

Former Parkersburg officer sues for wrongful termination

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PARKERSBURG – A former Parkersburg Police officer is suing to get his job back.
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News, Wood County

CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County

July 31 Terry D. Powell vs. the West Virginia Department of Transportation-Division of Highways PA- David M. Grunau; J- Jennifer Bailey * Powell was employed by the defendant and in August 2009 he was diagnosed with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County

July 25 R&A Properties LLC vs. P&L Enterprises Limited Liability Co. PA-Harvey D. Peyton; J-Stowers * The plaintiff says the defendant entered into an agreement on May 12, 2010, to lease space in a mobile home park in Cross Lanes. … Read More »

News, Putnam County

CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County

July 31 Big Sandy Furniture, Inc. vs. Jars, Inc. PA- Charles C. Amos; J- F. Jane Hustead * Big Sandy and Jars entered into an agreement on June 1, 2009, wherein Big Sandy sublet property to Jars. Big Sandy claims … Read More »

Cabell County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Monongalia County

Aug. 2 Deloras A. Stone and Estate of Jerry Stone vs. WVU Hospitals PA-Daniel McCune; J-Gaujot * In May 2010, when Jerry Stone was admitted to WVU Hospital, in addition to various medical problems, suffered from mobility and nutritional problems. … Read More »

Monongalia County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Mason County

July 27 Melissa Ann Reitmire vs. City Ice and Fuel Company of Point Pleasant and Casey J. Hart PA – Robert D. Cline, Jr.; J – Evans * The plaintiff, a Point Pleasant resident, is suing the defendants for injuries … Read More »

Mason County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Wood County

June 18 Richard Curry vs. the Parkersburg Narcotics Task Force and the Wood County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office PA – William B. Summers; J – Waters * The plaintiff is petitioning the court for return of his 2004 Ford Expedition, and … Read More »

News, Wood County