Daily Archives: August 14, 2012

Loughry says W.Va. SC should deny motion to intervene

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Loughry

CHARLESTON – West Virginia Supreme Court candidate Allen Loughry says the plaintiff in a federal case over the state’s Public Campaign Financing Pilot Program has “no constitutional rights” to intervene in a separate but related lawsuit filed in the state’s high court. Read More »

News, State Government, State Supreme Court

Documentary about legal system has screening in Charleston

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Independent film producer Brian J. Kelly introduces his feature-length film “InJustice,” a documentary about how many trial lawyers have used class-action lawsuits not to seek justice for their clients, but instead engage in profiteering, during a screening Aug. 14 at the Charleston Marriott. The screening was hosted by West Virginia Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse. (Photo by Lawrence Smith)

CHARLESTON – An in-depth film about the American legal system has been screened across the country and, now, Charleston. Read More »

Class Action, News

Woman sues individual for car accident

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MORGANTOWN — A woman is suing another woman she claims is responsible for a car accident that caused her severe and permanent injuries.
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Monongalia County, News

Judicial hearing board recommends censure for Fouty

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Fouty

CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Judicial Hearing Board has recommended that the state Supreme Court of Appeals “publicly censure” former Kanawha County Magistrate Carol Fouty for violating the state Code of Judicial Conduct. Read More »

Kanawha County, News, State Government