Daily Archives: December 10, 2012

CSX says Peirce firm violated discovery order, wants counterclaims dismissed

December 10, 2012 6:38 PM
By John O'Brien

WHEELING – CSX Transportation is asking a federal court to impose sanctions against a former Pittsburgh law firm it is accusing of making false asbestos claims. CSX filed its motion for sanctions Dec. 7 in the Wheeling federal court that … Read More »

Asbestos, Federal Court, Ohio County

Chesapeake Energy makes $250K gift to WVU College of Law

December 10, 2012 4:52 PM
By Kyla Asbury

MORGANTOWN – The West Virginia University College of Law has received a $250,000 gift from Chesapeake Energy Corporation to support the college’s annual National Energy and Sustainability Moot Court Competition. Joyce McConnell, the dean of the College of Law, said … Read More »

Monongalia County, News, WVU College of Law

CashCall gets stay for appeal in AG McGraw’s case, pays $14M bond

December 10, 2012 4:15 PM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A California Internet lender ordered to pay $15 million to West Virginia consumers in September has filed a motion to stay the proceedings in its case and will pay a $13.8 million appeal bond. On Oct. 8, 2008, … Read More »

Kanawha County, News, State Attorney General

Woman blames K-Mart for injuries

December 10, 2012 4:00 PM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman is suing K-Mart Corporation for injuries she says she sustained when a display fell over on her. On June 15, 2011, Yvonne R. Moore was shopping at the defendant’s Charleston store and was standing … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Putnam woman sues Cabell Huntington Hospital, physician for breast cancer recurrence

December 10, 2012 4:00 PM
By Kyla Asbury

WINFIELD – A Putnam County woman is suing Cabell Huntington Hospital and Dr. Jane Kurucz after she claims their negligence caused her to have a recurrence of breast cancer. The Marshall University Board of Governors and Edwards Foundation, Inc., which … Read More »

News, Putnam County

Woman says WVDHHR wrongfully removed her from program

December 10, 2012 4:00 PM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A woman is suing the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources after she claims it wrongfully removed her from one of its programs. In January 2009, Tabitha R. Jeffries, who is doing business as Pediatric Therapy … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

SWVA says KES breached lease agreement

December 10, 2012 4:00 PM
By Kyla Asbury

HUNTINGTON – SWVA, Inc., is suing KES Acquisition Company for breaching its lease agreement and causing damages. KES Optima Acquisition, Inc., was also named as a defendant in the suit. On June 1, 2004, SWVA and KES entered into an … Read More »

Cabell County, News

Court disbars attorney for allegedly beating client with baseball bat

December 10, 2012 8:01 AM
By Lawrence Smith

CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has disbarred a St. Albans attorney for beating one of his former clients with a baseball bat. The Court on Oct. 25 accepted the recommendation of its Lawyer Disciplinary Board and ordered the annulment … Read More »

Kanawha County, News, State Supreme Court

Companies lose forum-shopping argument in Actos case

December 10, 2012 7:00 AM
By John O'Brien

CLARKSBURG – A federal judge has remanded the lawsuit of man who blames the prescription drug Actos for his bladder cancer, ruling an in-state defendant was not added fraudulently. Takeda Pharmaceuticals had sought to have the case heard in federal … Read More »

Federal Court, Harrison County, News