Daily Archives: February 7, 2013

Woman blames Commercial Coal Testing for thyroid cancer

February 7, 2013 7:50 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A woman is blaming Commercial Coal Testing, Inc., claiming it caused her to be diagnosed with a rare form of thyroid cancer. Commercial Coal Testing, LLC; Preiser Scientific, Inc.; and Standard Laboratories, Inc., were also named as defendants … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Nurse says WVDOC should’ve fixed pothole

February 7, 2013 7:50 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A nurse is suing the West Virginia Division of Corrections after she claims she was injured while on its property. Courtney Hipes was employed by Wexford Health Services as a licensed practical nurse, which is contracted out by … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Man says Diversified Services violated agreement

February 7, 2013 7:45 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A man is suing Diversified Services, LLC, after he claims it violated its agreement with him. Daniel C. Kessler was also named as a defendant in the suit. On May 16, 2011, Ulysses G. Young III and Kessler … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Man says West Virginia Parkways Authority caused accident

February 7, 2013 7:40 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A man is suing the West Virginia Parkways Authority after he claims one of its drivers caused an accident. Joshua Thompson, an employee of WVPA, was also named as a defendant in the suit. On Jan. 27, 2011, … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Man sues Herbert J. Thomas Memorial Hospital Association

February 7, 2013 7:35 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A man is suing Herbert J. Thomas Memorial Hospital Association for injuries he allegedly suffered while in its care. On Nov. 13, 2011, Emory R. Paxton presented to the defendant for complaints of a rash, shortness of breath … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Lawsuit contests sale of Danville Nail & Spa

February 7, 2013 7:06 AM
By Harmon Marks

MADISON – A Vietnamese woman is seeking injunctive relief enjoining the sale of Danville Nail & Spa. Plaintiff Arlene Pham is a native of Vietnam and family in California. Complaint represents that she married Ut Ngoc, also Vietnamese, in May … Read More »

Boone County, News

PERSONNEL FILE: Lewis Glasser Casey & Rollins hires former DEP counsel

February 7, 2013 6:45 AM
By Staff Reports

CHARLESTON – Lewis Glasser Casey & Rollins PLLC (www.lgcr.com) has hired Joseph L. Jenkins, formerly Senior Counsel for the state Department of Environmental Protection, to expand the law firm’s environmental practice and services. Joseph has joined the firm as an … Read More »

News, Personnel File

PERSONNEL FILE: Steptoe & Johnson opens second Houston office

February 7, 2013 6:41 AM
By Staff Reports

BRIDGEPORT – Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is expanding its presence in the Lone Star State with the opening of its second Houston location. The new office will be located in The Woodlands and will serve the firm’s U.S. and international … Read More »

News, Personnel File

PERSONNEL FILE: Steptoe & Johnson attorneys named to Institute for Energy Law advisory board

February 7, 2013 6:00 AM
By Staff Reports

BRIDGEPORT – Andrew S. Graham, George A. Snell III and Philip D. Vasquez have been appointed to the advisory board of the Institute for Energy Law. These Steptoe & Johnson attorneys join their peers – Sharon O. Flanery, Kurt L. Krieger … Read More »

News, Personnel File

CSX wants racketeering, fraud verdict against asbestos attorneys tripled

February 7, 2013 1:56 AM
By John O'Brien

WHEELING – The latest post-trial battle in the racketeering case against Pittsburgh asbestos attorneys and a Bridgeport radiologist concerns the possible tripling of the jury award. Though attorneys Robert Peirce and Louis Raimond and radiologist Ray Harron want a new … Read More »

Asbestos, Federal Court, Ohio County