Daily Archives: December 7, 2012

Good riddance to ‘the best family law judge in West Virginia’

One might think it will be a sad day when the citizens of Putnam County lose the services of a man described as “the best family law judge in West Virginia, without any question.” Who is this man of sterling … Read More »

Arguments, Our View

CIVIL FILINGS: Jackson County

Oct. 11 21st Century Corp. vs. Amy D. Stover PA – Chris Arthur; J – Nibert *The plaintiff, a Knoxville, Tenn., business, is suing the defendant, a Kenna resident, for allegedly defaulting on a retail installment contract given to her … Read More »

Jackson County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Mason County

Oct. 18 Thomas Do-It Center vs. Bob Patterson d/b/a STC Contracting PA – Stephen C. Littlepage; J – Evans *The plaintiff is suing the defendant for goods and services provided between Aug. 11, 2011 and Feb. 12 that allegedly remain … Read More »

Mason County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Berkeley County

Nov. 26 Autovest LLC vs. Laura Anne Page aka Laura A. Tawzer, aka Laura A. Davis PA-Rebecca M. Wright; J-John Yoder *Plaintiff claims that defendant owes at least $21,152.55 for past due credit agreement. Case Number: 12-C-910 Autovest LLC vs. … Read More »

Berkeley County, News

PERSONNEL FILE: Lewis Glasser Casey & Rollins adds two associates to meet continued growth

CHARLESTON – Lewis Glasser Casey & Rollins PLLC (www.lgcr.com) continues to grow its capacities with the addition of two new associates, announced Nick Casey, the firm’s Managing Partner. The associates — Jared J. Jones and Andrew E. Longbons — will … Read More »

News, Personnel File

CIVIL FILINGS: Monongalia County

Nov. 28 Pamela McCauley v Amedisys Holding and Tiffany Jones PA: J. Bryan Edwards *McCauley had been employed as a clinical manager of Amedisys Hospice. She claims Tiffany Jones, area Vice President of Amedisys, fired her and hired another person … Read More »

Monongalia County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County

Nov. 21 Jonathan Houck vs. Paul Kazee d/b/a Homestead Construction PA- Joseph M. Farrell Jr.; J- David M. Pancake * In April 2011, Kazee was hired to install a roof on Houck’s home. Houck claims Kazee negligently, carelessly and improperly … Read More »

Cabell County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County

Nov. 29 Robert G. Thomas vs. Matheny Motor Truck Co. and Matt Scanlon PA- Matthew S. Criswell, Mark L. French, Steven M. Condaras * Thomas claims the defendants fraudulently withheld money from his paycheck and terminated his employment in retaliation … Read More »

News, Putnam County

Morgan woman accuses deputies of false arrest

MARTINSBURG – A Morgan County woman is alleging she was falsely arrested by two sheriff’s deputies when she questioned why her son was issued a traffic citation. Seth A. Place and Richard J. Haynes are named as co-defendants in a … Read More »

Federal Court, Morgan County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County

Nov. 27 Tammy M. Stone vs. Timothy H. Stone and Family Home & Rentals, Inc. PA- pro se; J- Charles E. King * Tammy Stone says she is afraid for her physical and mental well being due to physical attacks, … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Bordas: Quicken Loans ruling a win for consumers

CHARLESTON – An attorney involved in a recent state Supreme Court decision is pleased the court decided attorneys fees can be applied when calculating punitive damages. Jim Bordas, of the Wheeling firm Bordas and Bordas, said the court was right … Read More »

Ohio County, State Attorney General, State Supreme Court

Advocates from AG’s office available in Clay, Fayetteville

CHARLESTON – State Attorney General Darrell McGraw will have a consumer advocate available to answer questions on Dec. 10 and Dec. 12. On Dec. 10, a consumer advocate will be available at the County Commission Room at the Clay County … Read More »

News, State Attorney General

Man sues Dohm Cycles over allegedly defective vehicle

CHARLESTON – A man is suing Dohm Cycles, Inc., after he claims the vehicle he purchased was defective. On Feb. 23, 2011, Travis Crowder purchased a 2011 Diamo XLT500 from the defendant, according to a complaint filed Nov. 29 in … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Former employee sues Smith Company Motor Cars for discrimination

CHARLESTON – A former employee is suing Smith Company Motor Cars, Inc., after she claims her employment was terminated based on her age and gender. Gerald N. Smith III was also named as a defendant in the suit. Amanda Butler … Read More »

Kanawha County, News, Wrongful Termination

Former employee says Walter Energy discriminated against him

CHARLESTON – A former employee is suing Walter Energy after he claims his employment was terminated based on his disability or perceived disability. Maple Coal Co. and Danny L. Stickel were also named as defendants in the suit. Donnie Roberts … Read More »

Discrimination, Kanawha County, News