Daily Archives: December 21, 2012

Transvaginal mesh trials to begin in a year

CHARLESTON (Legal Newsline) — The trials against three major transvaginal mesh manufacturers will begin next December, according to a judicial report. A report detailing the decisions from a Dec. 6 status conference show that the trials will begin Dec. 3, … Read More »

Federal Court, Kanawha County, News

How to eat free at Bob Evans

“At Bob Evans, we treat strangers like friends and friends like family.” That’s the company philosophy of Bob Evans restaurants. The chain prides itself on its “ability to treat guests and employees how they deserve to be treated.” Of course, … Read More »

Arguments, Our View

Supreme Court takes harsher stance against attorney

CHARLESTON – In a per curiam opinion issued Dec. 17, the state Supreme Court rejected the one-year suspension recommendation of the Lawyer Disciplinary Board, instead finding that attorney David A. Aleshire’s conduct warranted a three-year suspension from the practice of … Read More »

News, State Supreme Court

Six heirs say Reserve Oil & Gas installed pipeline without permission

CHARLESTON – Six heirs are suing Reserve Oil & Gas, Inc., after they claim it trespassed onto their property and installed a gas pipeline without their permission. Sandra Bishop, Kathy Fannin, Connie McDaniel, Steve Fannin, Donna Lilly and Debra O’Dell … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Couple sues GM for allegedly defective vehicle

CHARLESTON – A couple is suing General Motors, LLC, for a vehicle they purchased that they claim is defective. On Dec. 21, 2009, Try Painter and Timi M. Painter entered into a motor vehicle purchase contract for the purchase of … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Kanawha County unveils portrait of Justice McHugh

CHARLESTON – A portrait of retiring state Supreme Court Justice Thomas E. McHugh was scheduled to be held Dec. 20 during a ceremony at the Kanawha County Courthouse. The ceremony was held in the second floor “ceremonial” courtroom. McHugh’s portrait commemorates … Read More »

Kanawha County, News, State Supreme Court

St. Albans woman sues KC Properties over alleged fall

CHARLESTON – A St. Albans woman is suing KC Properties, LLC, after she claims she was injured due to its negligence in failing to provide a safe walkway at a St. Albans rental property. Kevin L. Childers, individually and as … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

THEIR VIEW: Doing the right thing after medical errors

By THE BELL LAW FIRM Everyone is probably agreed that it can be difficult to do the right thing after making a mistake. It can be hard to admit to making a mistake and causing harm to others. That might … Read More »

Arguments, Their View

PERSONNEL FILE: Lewis Glasser Casey & Rollins meets growth in Ohio by hiring ‘Rising Star’

CHARLESTON – To meet client growth in the state of Ohio, Lewis Glasser Casey & Rollins PLLC (www.lgcr.com) has hired Paul N. Garinger as its newest associate and the first attorney from the firm to be located exclusively in the … Read More »

News, Personnel File

PERSONNEL FILE: Steptoe & Johnson elevates five to of counsel

BRIDGEPORT – Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to announce that five of its attorneys will be promoted from Associate to Of Counsel effective Jan. 1. Philip S. Griffith practices energy and real estate law in Steptoe & Johnson’s Bridgeport … Read More »

News, Personnel File

THEIR VIEW: Dram shop case different since plaintiff was drunk

By WOLFE LAW FIRM A West Virginia man has filed a lawsuit against the bar that served him alcohol, claiming that as a result, one of his friends became so intoxicated that he ran over the man’s leg. Arlon Ray … Read More »

Arguments, Their View

Judge Watkins, facing multi-year suspension, takes off rest of 2012

CHARLESTON – A West Virginia Supreme Court official said Putnam County Family Court Judge William Watkins, who is facing ethics allegations, unexpectedly took the rest of the year off, the Charleston Gazette has reported. Family Court Services Director Lisa Tackett … Read More »

News, Putnam County, State Supreme Court

CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County

Dec. 10 Ihtisham Choudhry, M.D. vs. Board of Governors of Marshall University PA- Scott H. Kaminski; J- David M. Pancake * Choudhry was employed by the defendant as a cardiology fellow from July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011, and … Read More »

Cabell County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County

Dec. 6 Jacqueline Yeager, individually and on behalf of the Estate and wrongful death beneficiaries of Melba Swick vs. HCR ManorCare, LLC; HCR ManorCare, Inc.; MC Operations Investments, Inc.; HCRMC Operations, LLC; Manor Care, Inc.; HCR Manor Care Services, Inc.; … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Lincoln County

Oct. 4 Elbert Messer vs. Mark S. and Anna Morris PA- Bernard L. Spaulding; J- Jay M. Hoke * Messer presents that he uses a road over 15 acres of land owned by Alum Creek respondents to reach his 4.54-acre … Read More »

Lincoln County, News