Daily Archives: February 27, 2013

CIVIL FILINGS: Wood County

February 27, 2013 6:32 PM
By Lawrence Smith

Dec. 7 City of Williamstown vs. Jason Westfall PA– C. Blaine Myers; J– Beane * The plaintiff is seeking an order declaring a dog owned by the defendant to be dangerous and euthanasia, if necessary. Case number: 12-C-562 Kathie J. … Read More »

News, Wood County

CIVIL FILINGS: Mason County

February 27, 2013 6:31 PM
By Lawrence Smith

Jan. 7 Wyoma Pentecostal Church vs. Linda McCarty, Landon Stepp and Brenda Nibert PA– R. Michael Shaw; J– Evans * The plaintiff is seeking an order compelling the defendants, owners of the neighboring Bragg family cemetery, to remove the headstone … Read More »

Mason County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Jackson County

February 27, 2013 6:30 PM
By Lawrence Smith

Jan. 18 Javiera R. Jackson, administratrix of the estate of Sandra M. Jackson vs. Eric Matthew Smith PA– Mark Mitchell; J– Evans *The plaintiff is suing the defendant over Sandra’s death on Jan. 22, 2011. She was thrown from an … Read More »

Jackson County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Berkeley County

February 27, 2013 6:29 PM
By Toni L. Milbourne

Feb. 14 Debra D. Burkhart vs. Rosenthal, Stein & Associates LLC PA- Sarah L. Hinkle; J- John Yoder * Plaintiff claims defendant is in violation of the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act and breach of contract. Plaintiff seeks … Read More »

Berkeley County, News

Justices, in close vote, deny dependent’s benefits to widow

February 27, 2013 9:37 AM
By Nathan Bass

CHARLESTON – On a 3-2 vote, the state Supreme Court affirmed a Workers’ Compensation Board of Review decision denying dependent’s benefits to the widow of a man who had received a permanent partial disability award for occupational pneumoconiosis during his … Read More »

News, State Supreme Court

Widow of coal miner won’t get Workers’ Comp

February 27, 2013 9:34 AM
By Nathan Bass

CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has upheld a Workers’ Compensation Board of Review decision denying Workers’ Compensation benefits to the widow of a coal miner who died of respiratory disease. The unanimous Court issued the memorandum opinion on Feb. 20. … Read More »

News, State Supreme Court

Wyoming County’s class action lawsuit to be heard on home turf

February 27, 2013 9:04 AM
By John O'Brien

BECKLEY – The County of Wyoming’s class action lawsuit, which was filed by a Houston law firm against several banks, will be heard in a state court. U.S. District Judge Irene Berger on Feb. 19 remanded the lawsuit, which alleges … Read More »

Class Action, Federal Court, Wyoming County

Man says piece of metal went down throat, can’t get Workers’ Comp

February 27, 2013 8:27 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A man is suing Brite Home Improvement after he claims he was injured while working and the company failed to provide the required Workers’ Compensation insurance Bryon Bradshaw, Brite’s owner, was also named as a defendant in the … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Holtzapfel Law Offices says TV ad didn’t deliver

February 27, 2013 8:22 AM
By Kyla Asbury

WINFIELD – Holtzapfel Law Offices, PLLC, is suing Injury Solutions after it claims it breached its contract. In February 2010, the defendant, by and through its agent Richard Sheridan, visited Holtzapfel Law Offices for the purpose of selling advertising for … Read More »

Contract, News, Putnam County

Man sues three companies for work-related injuries

February 27, 2013 8:20 AM
By Kyla Asbury

WINFIELD – A man is suing three companies he claimed are responsible for injuries he suffered while performing his work duties. Tri-State Roofing & Sheet Metal Company of West Virginia, Kokosing Construction Company, Inc., and MarkWest Energy Appalachia, LLC were … Read More »

News, Personal Injury, Putnam County

West Virginia Nursing Network sues Loop Plaza Pharmacy

February 27, 2013 8:18 AM
By Kyla Asbury

WINFIELD – West Virginia Nursing Network, LLC is suing Loop Plaza Pharmacy Co. after it claims Loop breached its contract. On April 3, WVNN entered into an oral contract with Loop to perform home infusion services exclusively, according to a … Read More »

Contract, News, Putnam County

After fall, Ohio man alleges ladder was defective

February 27, 2013 8:18 AM
By Kyla Asbury

HUNTINGTON – A Newport, Ohio, man is suing Ferro Products Corporation after he says he was injured while on a defective ladder. Somerset Steel Erection Company, Inc., and Asheboro Machine Shop, Inc., were also named as defendants in the suit. On … Read More »

Cabell County, News, Personal Injury