Monthly Archives: November 2012

Surface owners have no right to appeal well drilling permits, court rules

November 29, 2012 10:37 AM
By Nathan Bass

  CHARLESTON – According to a certified question answered by the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, a “surface owner” of a parcel of property included within a leasehold has no right to appeal the grant of a well drilling permit … Read More »

News, State Supreme Court

Putnam family law judge faces conditional suspension for ‘pattern of misconduct’

November 29, 2012 9:00 AM
By Lawrence Smith

CHARLESTON – In exchange for his admission he engaged in a pattern of misconduct by inappropriately berating litigants in his courtroom, a state ethics panel is recommending a Putnam family law judge receive a conditional three-month suspension. At the beginning … Read More »

Judges, News, Putnam County

Rockefeller reacts to Upper Big Branch development

November 28, 2012 7:41 PM
By Kyla Asbury

WASHINGTON, D.C. – West Virginia Sen. Jay Rockefeller issued a statement after the announcement that a longtime Massey Energy mine manager pleaded guilty to conspiring to violate mine safety protections at Massey mines. “These new revelations show a complete failure … Read More »

News

Benjamin to attend three drug court events this week

November 28, 2012 3:06 PM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – State Supreme Court Justice Brent D. Benjamin will be attending three drug court events in West Virginia this week. Benjamin was scheduled to speak at the opening of the Greenbrier County Adult Drug Court on Nov. 27 at … Read More »

News, State Supreme Court

Attorney General makes consumer advocates available to answer questions

November 28, 2012 3:01 PM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – Attorney General Darrell McGraw will have consumer advocates from his office available at two locations next week to help with consumer protection issues. A consumer advocate will be available at the University of Charleston’s Riggleman Hall Financial Aid … Read More »

News, State Attorney General

Couple says Mountaineer Gas breached contract

November 28, 2012 2:36 PM
By Kyla Asbury

WINFIELD — A Union District couple is suing Mountaineer Gas Services, LLC, claiming it breached its contract with them. In October 2010, Keith Casto and Karen Casto entered into an express contract with the defendant, in which they agreed to … Read More »

Contract, News, Putnam County

Woman blames Norfolk Southern for two deaths

November 28, 2012 2:34 PM
By Kyla Asbury

WAYNE — A woman is suing Norfolk Southern Corporation claiming it is responsible for the deaths of her father and her brother. Norfolk Southern Railway Company was also named as a defendant in the suit. On March 19, 2011, Jess … Read More »

News, Wayne County, Wrongful Death

SC upholds King’s summary judgment for hospital in med mal case

November 28, 2012 2:29 PM
By Nathan Bass

  CHARLESTON – The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has affirmed an entry of summary judgment in favor of the Herbert J. Thomas Memorial Hospital Association, a defendant in a medical malpractice law suit. A Kanawha County Circuit Court ruled for … Read More »

Kanawha County, Medical Malpractice, News, State Supreme Court

S.C. man sues company for injuries at car wash

November 28, 2012 2:24 PM
By Kyla Asbury

WAYNE — A Moncks Corner, S.C., man is suing Wheeler & Clevenger Oil Company, Inc., claiming he was injured when he attempted to have a car washed at its business. Phillip Branham claims he was operating a 2011 Toyota that … Read More »

News, Personal Injury, Wayne County

Former employee claims CAMC discriminated

November 28, 2012 2:11 PM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON — A former employee is suing CAMC Health System, Inc., after he claims his employment was terminated due to discrimination. Carl Ferguson was employed by the defendant from July 2008 until July 12, according to a complaint filed Nov. … Read More »

Discrimination, Kanawha County, News

Man says Air Methods wrongfully terminated his employment

November 28, 2012 2:07 PM
By Kyla Asbury

HUNTINGTON — A former employee is suing Air Methods Corporation after he claims his employment was wrongfully terminated because he reported safety violations. Mark Godbey, Tom Kidd and Ross Wolskey were also named as defendants in the suit. Robert B. … Read More »

Cabell County, News, Wrongful Termination

Former employee files class action suit against Critchfield Utilities

November 28, 2012 1:59 PM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON — A former employee is suing Critchfield Utilities, LLC, individually and on behalf of other former employees for allegedly failing to abide by West Virginia code. Leslie Klingensmith claims Critchfield has always been obligated to pay its employees working … Read More »

Class Action, Kanawha County, News

Scott Depot couple names 28 defendants in asbestos suit

November 28, 2012 1:49 PM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON — A Scott Depot couple is suing 28 companies they claim are responsible for a lung cancer diagnosis. Allen Johnson claims he was exposed to large quantities of asbestos-containing products during his career and was diagnosed with lung cancer … Read More »

Asbestos, Kanawha County, News

Seven more suits filed against Mountain State

November 28, 2012 1:42 PM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON — Seven more lawsuits have been filed against Mountain State University for failure to inform students regarding the school’s accreditation issues. Former university president Charles Polk and the Mountain State University Board of Trustees were also named as a … Read More »

Kanawha County, Mountain State University, News

Two women say dentist sexually harassed them

November 28, 2012 1:40 PM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON — A former employee and a patient have sued Grace Dental Care and Dr. Ronald A. Grace after they claim the dentist sexually harassed them. Sarah Jane Adkins was employed by the defendants from June 2004 until she was … Read More »

Kanawha County, News, Sexual Harassment