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CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County

April 4, 2013 8:30 AM
By Kyla Asbury

March 11 Timothy Williams vs. Langley Federal Credit Union PA- Benjamin Sheridan * Williams claims he retained counsel to represent him regarding consumer indebtedness and informed the defendant of his counsel’s contact information. He claims despite this information, the defendant … Read More »

News, Putnam County

Logic in Watkins suspension blurs boundaries, chief justice says

March 29, 2013 9:00 AM
By Lawrence Smith

CHARLESTON – Taking a cue from a popular 1960s science fiction television show, the state Supreme Court chief justice says there’s danger in the rationale his fellow justices used to issue a term-ending suspension for Putnam Family Law Judge William … Read More »

Putnam County, State Supreme Court

Supreme Court agrees to term-ending suspension of family court judge

March 26, 2013 7:25 PM
By Lawrence Smith

CHARLESTON – A Putnam County family law judge has been suspended for the remainder of his elected term. The state Supreme Court on March 26 accepted the recommendation of its Judicial Hearing Board and ordered William M. “Chip” Watkins III … Read More »

Putnam County, State Supreme Court

Estes Express Lines says Clark Truck Parts owes $100K

March 13, 2013 10:15 AM
By Kyla Asbury

WINFIELD – Estes Express Lines, Inc., is suing Clark Truck Parts, Inc., for allegedly failing to pay more than $100,000 for professional freight services. Between Feb. 16, 2012 and March 15, 2012, Estes rendered professional freight services to the defendant, … Read More »

News, Putnam County

Former employee says U.S. Foods supervisor sexually harassed her

March 13, 2013 10:05 AM
By Kyla Asbury

WINFIELD – A former employee is suing U.S. Foods after she claims she was sexually harassed by her supervisor. Roger Turner was also named as a defendant in the suit. Megan Underwood was an employee of U.S. Foods, according to … Read More »

News, Putnam County, Sexual Harassment

CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County

March 12, 2013 10:52 AM
By Kyla Asbury

Feb. 25 Megan Underwood vs. U.S. Foods, Inc.; and Roger Turner PA- Paul M. Stroebel * Underwood was an employee of U.S. Foods. She claims Turner made unwelcome sexual remarks, physical contact and physical advances and created a hostile working … Read More »

News, Putnam County

CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County

March 1, 2013 7:37 AM
By Kyla Asbury

Feb. 12 Shawn Arthur vs. Tri-State Roofing & Sheet Metal Company of West Virginia; Kokosing Construction Company, Inc.; and MarkWest Energy Appalachia, LLC PA- Robert B. Warner, Tammy Bowles Raines; J- Joseph Reeder * Arthur was employed by Tri-State Roofing. … Read More »

News, Putnam County

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

Report: Objector appeals approval of $93M Monsanto settlement

February 20, 2013 3:42 PM
By John O'Brien

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

CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County

February 15, 2013 6:34 AM
By Kyla Asbury

Jan. 24 Indiana Heat Transfer Corp. vs. Clark Truck Parts, Inc. PA- Ryan S. Marsteller; J- Joseph Reeder * Indiana sold and delivered goods to the defendant in September 2010. Indiana claims Clark failed and refused to pay for the … Read More »

News, Putnam County

FleetOne sues England Enterprises for breach of contract

February 12, 2013 12:57 PM
By Kyla Asbury

WINFIELD – FleetOne is suing England Enterprises Inc. after it claims it failed to pay for goods sold and delivered. F. Scott England was also named as a defendant in the suit. On Jan. 26, 2006, the defendants executed and … Read More »

Contract, News, Putnam County

Indiana Heat Transfer says Clark Truck Parts failed to pay debt

February 12, 2013 12:56 PM
By Kyla Asbury

WINFIELD – Indiana Heat Transfer Corp. is suing Clark Truck Parts Inc. for allegedly failing and refusing to pay for goods that were delivered in 2010. In September 2010, Indiana sold and delivered goods to the defendant at Clark’s request, … Read More »

Contract, Putnam County

Judge Watkins argues against harshness of suspension

February 6, 2013 1:40 AM
By John O'Brien and Lawrence Smith

CHARLESTON – Headlining this week’s oral argument schedule at the state Supreme Court is the case of embattled Putnam County Family Court Judge William Watkins, who has been accused of ethics violations and misconduct. The Judicial Hearing Board has recommended … Read More »

Putnam County, State Supreme Court