Daily Archives: October 11, 2012

Morrisey again requests debate with McGraw

CHARLESTON — Republican candidate Patrick Morrisey hand-delivered a letter to incumbent state Attorney General Darrell McGraw on Thursday with a final request to debate in public. Morrisey gave McGraw the letter during an editorial board meeting with the Charleston Gazette. … Read More »

2012 Election, News, State Attorney General

Man sues Hertz for car accident

HUNTINGTON — A Midkiff man is suing Hertz Corporation for injuries he suffered due to a car accident caused by someone driving one of its rental cars. Hertz Rent A Car and Donald P. Borowski were also named as defendants … Read More »

Cabell County, News, Personal Injury

Ky. woman blames person for family member’s death

WAYNE – An Inez, Ky., woman is suing a man she claims is responsible for her family member’s injuries and death. On Aug. 26, 2010, Daniel Pope was an employee of Bob Pope and was working as a laborer, according … Read More »

News, Wayne County, Wrongful Death

Man sues contractor for improperly installing floors

WAYNE – A man is suing Cash & Carry Carpets after he claims it failed to properly install hardwood floors in his residence. Eric Maynard entered into a contract with the defendant for purchase and installation of carpet and hardwood … Read More »

News, Wayne County

Woman filed personal injury suit against career center

CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County woman is suing the Ben Franklin Career Center after she claims she was injured while on its premises. Paula Potter, principal of Ben Franklin Career Center; John Baird, former principal of Ben Franklin Career Center; … Read More »

Kanawha County, News, Personal Injury

Woman sues CAMC, doctor for father’s death

CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Charleston Area Medical Center and a Charleston physician after she claims they are responsible for her father’s death. Prior to March 19, Phillip Cadle became a patient of Dr. Robert Shin and Charleston Area … Read More »

Kanawha County, Medical Malpractice, News

Business court opens for business

MARTINSBURG – West Virginia’s new business court is, well, open for business. Members of the state judiciary on Wednesday night held an unveiling ceremony for the court, which is located at the Berkeley County Judicial Center in an office that … Read More »

Berkeley County, Business Court, News, State Supreme Court

‘Reassigned’ DHHR attorneys file whistleblower suits

CHARLESTON – Through a lawsuit, two state Department of Health and Human Resources attorneys are speaking out about why their employment was placed on hiatus three months ago. In separate lawsuits filed Oct. 9 in Kanawha Circuit Court, Jennifer N. … Read More »

Kanawha County, News, State Government

Marion Co. Court Reporter wins statewide award

MORGANTOWN -– Marion County Court Reporter Terri R. Cheslock received the Court Reporter of the Year award this week from her peers at the West Virginia Official Court Reporters Association Conference at Lakeview Resort in Morgantown. Cheslock, 51, of Fairmont, … Read More »

Marion County, News, State Supreme Court

U.S. Attorney announces agreement with home care provider

CHARLESTON — United States Attorney Booth Goodwin has announced the details of a civil settlement among his office, Shida Jamie and her business, Golden Heart In Home Care. Between October 2006 and April 2010, Jamie and Golden Heart were engaged … Read More »

Federal Court, News

Former employee accuses Drug Testing Centers of wage payment violations

CHARLESTON – A former employee is suing Drug Testing Centers of America Charleston Corporation after she claims it violated the West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act. Sheilah Finch was employed by the defendant from January 2011 until May 16, … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

THEIR VIEW: Two initiatives are big for W.Va.

By RICK THOMPSON CHARLESTON — Recently, I enjoyed the great pleasure of witnessing the beginning steps of two state initiatives I have strongly supported, and for which I hold high hopes. While on the surface, the pending opening of the … Read More »

Arguments, Their View

Man sues Machinery Services Corp. for car accident

CHARLESTON — A Putnam County man is suing Machinery Services Corp. after he was involved in a car accident that caused him injuries. Leland Owens, an employee of Machinery Services Corp., was also named as a defendant in the suit. … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Watkins answers second statement of charges

CHARLESTON – Albeit nearly a week late, a Putnam family law judge has replied to a second set of ethics charges. William M. Watkins III on Oct. 10 filed his answer to the statement of charges brought against him by … Read More »

News, Putnam County, State Supreme Court