Yearly Archives: 2013

Trials against nursing home group present conflicting dates for attorney

MARTINSBURG – Attorneys representing a nursing and rehabilitation center in Martinsburg say they can’t represent it in a trial in January because they will be busy with another lawsuit against the parent company. Attorney John A. Hess, of Anspach Law … Read More »

Berkeley County, News

Woman sues Rio Grande for injuries from collapsed toilet

CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Rio Grande Restaurant after she claims she was injured while at its Nitro restaurant. On May 14, 2011, Kimberly Rhodes was a patron at the defendant’s restaurant when she was injured in the restroom, … Read More »

Kanawha County, News, Personal Injury

Man says AB Contracting negligent in constructing home

WINFIELD – A man is suing AB Contracting Inc. after he claims it was negligent in constructing a home he purchased. Bradley W. Harris purchased a residence from AB in September 2006, according to a complaint filed April 29 in … Read More »

News, Putnam County

Sliding into moral squalor

Anyone who’s played baseball or softball for any length of time knows how fun it is to slide. Whether you do it feet or head first, once you get the hang of it, it’s a thrilling experience – especially when … Read More »

Arguments, Our View

Woman sues X Trucking over collision

CHARLESTON – A woman is suing X Trucking Company LLC for injuries allegedly sustained in a collision. Ronnie Joe Lusk, an employee of X Trucking, was also named as a defendant in the suit. On May 13, 2011, Kathy Mitchell … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Couple sue GE Capital Bank for consumer credit violations

WINFIELD – A couple are suing GE Capital Bank for violating the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act  and causing them damages. Ricky Henderson and Tracy Henderson became in arrears upon an alleged indebtedness to the defendant and GE … Read More »

News, Putnam County

THEIR VIEW: Old Workers’ Comp rule for attorney’s fees wasn’t adequate

By TIMOTHY HUFFMAN Containing Workers’ Compensation claim costs have always been a matter of concern for the chemical industry in West Virginia. The current medical claims management rule, which has been instrumental in containing medical costs, has come under increasing … Read More »

Arguments, Their View

CIVIL FILINGS: Berkeley County

May 8 Sue R. Johnson, administratrix of Frances Rhodes v. Heartland of Martinsburg WV, doing business as Heartland of Martinsburg, Manor Health Care Services, HCR Manor Care, Manorcare, ABC business entities 1-10, John Doe medical providers and John Doe controlling … Read More »

Berkeley County, News

Former employee says Steel of West Virginia wrongfully terminated employment

HUNTINGTON – A former employee says Steel of West Virginia Inc. wrongfully terminated her employment and caused her damages. SWVA Inc., Jonathan Newman and John O’Connor were also named as defendants in the suit. Brenda Ellen Egan was employed by … Read More »

Cabell County, News, Wrongful Termination

Solicitor General obtains W.Va. law license

CHARLES TOWN – Three months into his new career, West Virginia’s solicitor general is officially licensed to practice law in the state. Lin, a Yale Law School graduate who also clerked for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, was the … Read More »

State Attorney General

CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County

May 13 Jackie Lee Broyles and Mary Francis Bishop vs. John Russell, individually and as an agent of United American Insurance Company; Russell Insurance Services LLC; and Motorists Life Insurance Company, individually and as principal of John Russell PA- Christopher … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Woman sues Charleston after falling down stairs

CHARLESTON – A woman is suing the City of Charleston after she fell down the stairs of one of its buildings and was injured. On May 21, 2011, Phyllis J. Gibson was attending an event located at the Municipal Auditorium … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

PERSONNEL FILE: Forty-six admitted to practice in West Virginia

The following is a list of 46 lawyers admitted to practice in West Virginia on May 15: Richard Scott Adams, Winston-Salem, N.C.; Jared Blaine Anderson, Morgantown; Renee Virginia Anderson, Pittsburgh; Lori Wisniewski Azzara, Pittsburgh; Noah Alexander Barnes, Charleston; Miles Benjamin … Read More »

News, Personnel File

Dollar General: Discovery request would give client list to plaintiffs lawyers

MARTINSBURG – Attorneys for Dollar General are concerned that they are being forced to give a potential client list to plaintiffs attorneys representing a former employee in a class action lawsuit. Steptoe & Johnson attorney Larry J. Rector, who is … Read More »

Berkeley County, Class Action, Federal Court, News

Waffle House settles lawsuit over fight

MARTINSBURG – A Berkeley County man who was beaten outside a Waffle House has settled his claim that the restaurant didn’t provide a safe environment for $7,500. Hurshell V. Ricks II filed a lawsuit against Ricardo Lewis, Theo Washington, Congress … Read More »

Berkeley County, News