Daily Archives: November 15, 2012

PERSONNEL FILE: Bowles Rice adds two to energy practice

CHARLESTON – Bowles Rice has added two additional attorneys to the firm’s expanding Energy practice, according to Thomas A. Heywood, the law firm’s Managing Partner. Cole M. Bozic has joined the firm’s Morgantown office and J. Breton McNab has joined … Read More »

News

Ketchum: Admonishment of Berkeley attorney was a waste of time

CHARLESTON – In the opinion of the chief justice, the West Virginia Supreme Court’s consideration of D. Michael Burke’s disciplinary case was a colossal waste of the Court’s time. In a blistering four-page dissent, Chief Justice Menis E. Ketchum, joined … Read More »

Berkeley County, News, State Supreme Court

Berkeley County attorney admonished over med-mal case

CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has rebuked a Berkeley County attorney for his lack of communication with a bankruptcy trustee. The Court on Nov. 9 voted 3-2 to admonish D. Michael Burke, a partner in the Martinsburg firm of … Read More »

Berkeley County, Medical Malpractice, News, State Supreme Court

Hurricane woman blames Wal-mart for injuries

WINFIELD – A Hurricane woman is suing Wal-Mart Stores East, LP after she says she was injured while shopping in one of its stores. On July 9, 2011, Roberta Marazo was shopping at the Hurricane Wal-Mart when she tripped over … Read More »

News, Putnam County

Former employee says he was fired based on race

WINFIELD – A former employee says Rudd Equipment Company, Inc., terminated his employment because of his race. Mark Friend, a service manager at Rudd, was also named as a defendant in the suit. Robert Latta began his employment with Rudd … Read More »

News, Putnam County

Man says state police troopers beat him

CHARLESTON – A Smithers man is suing the West Virginia State Police after he claims he was beaten by a state trooper for no reason. The Roane County Commission, West Virginia State Police Trooper J.M. Bragg and Roane County Sheriff’s … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Ferro says Ohio Valley Steel refuses to pay more than $100,000

CHARLESTON – Ferro Products Corporation is suing Ohio Valley Steel Co., after it claims the company has failed to pay more than $100,000 for steel products it was provided. GITO, Inc., which is doing business as Nello Construction, was also … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Former employee sues WVDOT for sexual harassment

CHARLESTON – A former employee is suing the West Virginia Department of Transportation-Division of Highways for sexual harassment and gender discrimination. Melanie Cobb was employed by the defendant in its Elkview branch and performed her duties in a satisfactory manner … Read More »

Kanawha County, News, Sexual Harassment

Chrysler sued over allegedly defective Jeep Grand Cherokee

CHARLESTON – Terradon Corporation’s president is suing Chrysler Group, LLC and Royal Automotive Company after he claims the vehicle he purchased was defective. On July 8, 2011, Muhammad Riaz purchased a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee for personal and business use … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Woman sues Family Carpet Outlet for harassment, discrimination

CHARLESTON – A former employee is suing Family Carpet Outlet, Inc., after she claims she was harassed and discriminated against because of complaints she made. Linda S. Bundy was employed by the defendant in its St. Albans location for several … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Widow names 73 defendants in asbestos case

CHARLESTON – A Hansford woman is suing 73 companies she claims are responsible for her late husband’s lung cancer and death. Lorenzo Dow Massey was diagnosed with lung cancer, from which he died on Sept. 12, 2011, according to a … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Cracker Barrel violated state code, says former employee

CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman is suing Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc., on behalf of herself and others similarly situated after she claims the restaurant violated West Virginia Code. Robin S. Reed was employed at Cracker Barrel from … Read More »

Kanawha County, News