Daily Archives: October 25, 2012

Mingo man says Polaris ATV was defective

CHARLESTON — A Mingo County man is suing Polaris Sales, Inc., after he claims an ATV he purchased was defective. Keefer’s Quality Vehicle Sales, Inc., was also named as a defendant in the suit. On June 8, 2011, Theadore P. … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Ohio man says Loomis vehicle hit him in parking lot

CHARLESTON — A Lawrence County, Ohio, man is suing Loomis Armored US, LLC, after he claims he was a pedestrian in a parking lot when he was struck by one of its vehicles. Ronnie W. Meadows, an employee of Loomis, … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Lynco man sues Bandmill Coal for work injuries

CHARLESTON — A Lynco man is suing Bandmill Coal Corporation after he claims he was injured while performing his job duties. Hi-Tech Construction Company was also named as a defendant in the suit. On Sept. 29, 2010, Anthony Lester was … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Kanawha man says Hummer was a dud

CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County man is suing General Motors after he claims the vehicle he purchased was defective. On Jan. 24, 2009, William Martin purchased a new 2009 Hummer H3 from the defendant for the purchase price of $40,000, … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Couple blames Advanced Communications for car accident

CHARLESTON — A woman and her husband are suing Advanced Communications, Inc., after a car accident caused her injuries. Jonathon T. Lane, an employee of Advanced Communications, Inc., was also named as a defendant in the suit. On March 5, … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

THEIR VIEW: Happy Election Day!

By HOPPY KERCHEVAL MORGANTOWN — Today is Election Day in West Virginia. Well, actually Oct. 24 through Nov. 3 (except for Sunday, Oct. 28) as well as the formal Election Day of Nov. 6 are all Election Days in the … Read More »

Arguments, Their View

Groh honored at judicial ceremony

SHEPHERDSTOWN — U.S. Sen. Jay Rockefeller said Gina Groh is uniquely qualified to serve as a U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of West Virginia in a ceremony marking her elevation to the federal bench. Groh received her commission … Read More »

Federal Court, News

W.Va. Law Review examines child protection

MORGANTOWN — In an effort to address child protection issues in West Virginia and the United States, the West Virginia Law Review will host a symposium Nov. 8 at the West Virginia University College of Law. The event, which is … Read More »

Monongalia County, News, WVU College of Law

Oil, gas groups sue EPA over air regulations

CHARLESTON — The law firm Spilman Thomas & Battle recently filed suit in D.C. Circuit Court against the United States Environmental Protection Agency on behalf of several oil and natural gas associations throughout the eastern United States. The action challenges … Read More »

Federal Court, News

Woman accuses coal companies of gender, age discrimination

MADISON – Norma Sue Ferrell claims gender and age factored into losing her job that included running parks and truck driving for coal companies. She was employed from August 2007 until the end of last year by defendants Eagle Creek … Read More »

Boone County, News

W.Va. State professor appointed Gilbert municipal judge

INSTITUTE -– A West Virginia State University professor has been appointed a municipal court judge by the town of Gilbert. Dr. Michael Kane, assistant professor of Criminal Justice, was appointed oct. 15 by the Gilbert Town Council. “I’m very excited … Read More »

Mingo County, News

McGraw announces Identity Theft Resource Center

CHARLESTON — Attorney General Darrell McGraw this week announced the launch of a new tool for combating consumer fraud, the Identity Theft Resource Center. Housed at McGraw’s Consumer Protection Division, this program helps crime victims fight back against identity thieves … Read More »

News, State Attorney General

Supreme Court candidates eye campaign finish line

CHARLESTON — With less than two weeks before Election Day, the four candidates for two state Supreme Court seats are still campaigning with everything they have. Democrat Tish Chafin said she feels good about where her campaign is right now. … Read More »

2012 Election, News, State Supreme Court

Suits against Montgomery, former cop settled

CHARLESTON – Civil rights lawsuits two Fayette County women filed against the city of Montgomery and one of its former police officers last year have come to a conclusion. U.S. District Judge Joseph Goodwin on Oct. 21 dismissed Rachael Jett’s … Read More »

Federal Court, Kanawha County, News

McGraw letter, press conferences criticized

CHARLESTON – A mailing from Attorney General Darrell McGraw’s campaign has drawn criticism for looking too official. A letter and envelope mailed by the campaign last week featured a logo that could be confused for a state seal or seal … Read More »

2012 Election, News, State Attorney General