Daily Archives: February 20, 2013

Report: Objector appeals approval of $93M Monsanto settlement

CHARLESTON – A $93 million settlement in a class action lawsuit against Monsanto over a chemical used in Agent Orange will reportedly be appealed. The Charleston Gazette reported Feb. 20 that Shepherdstown attorney Ruth McQuade had filed a notice of … Read More »

Class Action, News, Putnam County

Woman blames Wal-Mart for injuries

WAYNE – A Wayne woman is suing Wal-Mart after she claims she sustained injuries on its property. USM, a/k/a John Doe corporation or individual or other artificial entity; T&L Services of Alum Creek, LLC a/k/a T&L Services, LLC; Dirt Busters … Read More »

News, Personal Injury, Wayne County

Woman says Corinthian Colleges violated consumer credit act

HUNTINGTON – A woman is suing Corinthian Colleges, Inc., after she claims it violated the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act and harassed her. Corinthian Colleges, Inc. is doing business as Everest Institute. The defendant is a debt collector … Read More »

Cabell County, News

Woman, frustrated with skate park noise, sues Milton after arrest

HUNTINGTON – A woman is suing the City of Milton after she claims she was unlawfully arrested and denied her right to counsel. David McKinney, Thomas Canterbury, Gary Lilly, Kyle O’Dell and Dean Waldron-Bishop were also named as defendants in … Read More »

Cabell County, News

Former employee sues HIMG for harassment

HUNTINGTON – A former employee is suing Huntington Internal Medicine Group for allegedly failing to intervene when she was harassed by other employees. Ultimate Health Services, Inc. is doing business as Huntington Internal Medicine Group. Amanda Smith, Brandon Smith, Jeri … Read More »

Cabell County, News

Man says Progressive damaged RV after it was vandalized

HUNTINGTON – A man is suing Progressive Classic Insurance Company after he claims it damaged his RV further after it had been vandalized. Kenneth Miller is the owner of a 2008 Keystone Raptor RV, which is covered by an insurance … Read More »

Cabell County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County

Feb. 11 Daniel S. Bednar and Mitzi D. Bednar vs. Bank of America, N.A. and John Doe Holder PA- Bren J. Pomponio, Sara Bird, Colten L. Fleu; J- Louis H. Bloom * The Bednars claim Bank of America informed them … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County

Feb. 8 Kenneth Miller vs. Progressive Classic Ins. Co. PA- William D. Levine; J- F. Jane Hustead * Miller is the owner of a 2008 Keystone Raptor RV, which is covered by an insurance policy issued by the defendant. Miller … Read More »

Cabell County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Berkeley County

Jan. 31 Trinity Temple Church of God vs. Appalachian Heating & Air Conditioning LLC and DJ Knotts PA- Dale Buck; J- Gray Silver, III * Plaintiff claims that it signed a contract for $59,750 worth of work and paid all … Read More »

Berkeley County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Jefferson County

Jan. 29 CACH LLC vs. Karen A. Crowell PA- Rebecca Wright; J- Michael Lorensen * Plaintiff claims Defendant owes at least $21,250.29 for past credit agreement. Case Number: 13-C-32 Evelio Jovel Rosales, individually and as administrator of the Estate of … Read More »

Jefferson County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Wayne County

Feb. 8 Paula Swimm vs. USM, a/k/a John Doe corporation or individual or other artificial entity; T&L Services of Alum Creek, LLC a/k/a T&L Services, LLC; Dirt Busters Services; Mark Perry; William Zirkle; Terry Zirkle; John Doe Corporation or other … Read More »

News, Wayne County

CIVIL FILINGS: Lincoln County

Jan. 11 Vanderbilt Mortgage & Finance, Inc., as Attorney-in-Fact for the Bank of New York Mellon, as Trustee vs. David J. Baus, Neil Vance, Patricia Vance PA- Marc B. Lazenby; J- Jay M. Hoke * Complaint says Baus, an Ohio … Read More »

Lincoln County, News

Feds won’t oppose AG Morrisey, others joining Dodd-Frank challenge

WASHINGTON — The federal government is claiming the eight state attorneys general who last week joined a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of certain provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act lack the standing to do so. … Read More »

State Attorney General

Former ATLA president makes argument against suspension

CHARLESTON – The disciplinary case against Barry Nace, a former president of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, was heard Feb. 19 by the state Supreme Court. The Office of Disciplinary Counsel has recommended that Nace, a personal injury … Read More »

Berkeley County, State Supreme Court

Matewan man sues 55 over asbestosis

CHARLESTON – A Matewan man is suing 55 companies he claims are responsible for his lung injury. On March 17, Charles William Dawson was diagnosed with asbestosis, according to a complaint filed Feb. 12 in Kanawha Circuit Court. Dawson claims … Read More »

Asbestos, Kanawha County, News