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N.J. man sues Morgantown bar over headlock

March 15, 2013 10:20 AM
By Kyla Asbury

MORGANTOWN – A New Jersey man is suing Ohana Enterprises, LLC, after he claims he was battered by one of its employees and was injured. Ohana Enterprises is formally known as Ohana Beach Bar and is currently doing business as … Read More »

Monongalia County, News

Woman sues Monongalia Co. man for sister’s death

March 14, 2013 10:25 AM
By Kyla Asbury

MORGANTOWN – A woman is suing a Monongalia County man after she claims he is responsible for the death of her sister. On March 4, 2011, at approximately 11 p.m., Cynthia Bittengle was traveling on Interstate 79 in Washington, South … Read More »

Monongalia County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Monongalia County

March 8, 2013 7:38 AM
By Donna K. Carlson

Feb. 25 David McKain v. Mark Musick, Mon County Assessor PA- pro se; J- Tucker * McKain alleges he sent a Freedom of Information request to the Assessor’s office for review of Mon County’s 2012 and 2013 tax years, and … Read More »

Monongalia County, News

Parkersburg college makes argument against $150K award

March 7, 2013 9:56 AM
By John O'Brien

MORGANTOWN – The state Supreme Court heard appeals in four cases March 5 at the West Virginia University College of Law. One of the appeals concerned a $150,000 judgment against Mountain State College of Parkersburg, an institution founded in 1888. … Read More »

Kanawha County, Monongalia County, State Supreme Court, WVU College of Law

Man says Monongalia assessor ignored FOIA request

March 6, 2013 2:14 PM
By Kyla Asbury

MORGANTOWN – A man is suing the Monongalia County assessor after he claims he has failed to respond to his request for documents under the Freedom of Information Act. On Jan. 24, David L. McKain made a Freedom of Information … Read More »

Monongalia County, News

AG Morrisey to assist WVU with sports broadcasts issue

March 5, 2013 11:14 AM
By John O'Brien

CHARLESTON – State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey will offer his help to West Virginia University as it conducts an internal review regarding the athletic department’s media rights issue. Morrisey announced March 5 that he will assist WVU as it handles … Read More »

Monongalia County, News, State Attorney General

Lawsuit filed over Morgantown attorneys’ fight

March 1, 2013 9:45 AM
By Kyla Asbury

MORGANTOWN – A Morgantown attorney has filed a complaint against a fellow attorney after they were involved in a dispute in the Marion County Courthouse in January. S. Sean Murphy has known Scott Radman for approximately 20 years and, in … Read More »

Monongalia County

WVU law school competition to focus on fracking

February 28, 2013 9:37 AM
By Kyla Asbury

MORGANTOWN – Law students from across the country will get the opportunity to tackle a hydraulic fracturing case at the annual National Energy & Sustainability Moot Court Competition. The competition is hosted by the West Virginia University College of Law … Read More »

Monongalia County, News, WVU College of Law

CIVIL FILINGS: Monongalia County

February 28, 2013 6:49 AM
By Donna K. Carlson

Feb. 20 Maryam Al Abri v Thomas Shaffer III PA- J. Wesley Chancey * Abri seeks damages for injuries allegedly sustained while crossing Chestnut Street on foot. Shaffer hit Abri with his vehicle and left the scene without stopping, the … Read More »

Monongalia County, News

WVU to present lecture for students interested in law school

February 18, 2013 12:34 PM
By Kyla Asbury

MORGANTOWN – West Virginia University’s Department of Philosophy is presenting a lecture for students thinking of attending law school and wanting to get into the minds of lawyers. WVU College of Law Associate Dean Ann Lofaso will be presenting the … Read More »

Monongalia County, News, WVU College of Law

Morgantown officials win case over student-housing project

February 12, 2013 5:12 PM
By John O'Brien

CLARKSBURG – Morgantown officials might have lacked coordination but did not commit outrageous conduct during a troubled student-housing construction project, a federal judge has ruled. U.S. District Judge Irene Keeley, of the Northern District of West Virginia, on Feb. 1 … Read More »

Federal Court, Monongalia County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Monongalia County

February 1, 2013 7:01 AM
By Donna K. Carlson

Jan. 18 Christopher Thomack v West Virginia University Hospitals PA: David Goddard *Thomack seeks judgment against WVU Hospitals for fees that are charged for copies of medical records. Thomack’s attorney sought copies of his records and was informed he would … Read More »

Monongalia County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Monongalia County

January 25, 2013 7:01 AM
By Donna K. Carlson

Jan. 14 Matthew D. Barcus v. Hollywood Theaters P/A William Metzner *As Barcus was purchasing a drink at the defendant’s concession stand and while touching the counter and the drinking-straw dispenser, he received an electric shock that knocked him to … Read More »

Monongalia County, News

Judge says $3 ‘theft’ grounds for termination

January 24, 2013 11:14 AM
By Lawrence Smith

CLARKSBURG – A Monongalia County woman has been awarded more than $2,000 in compensation after a judge found her former employer was late in paying her last paycheck. U.S. District Judge Irene M. Keeley on Jan. 4 gave a partial … Read More »

Federal Court, Monongalia County, News

Man says he tripped on tools, fell down stairs

January 24, 2013 2:00 AM
By Kyla Asbury

MORGANTOWN – A Monongalia County man is suing Lakeview Resort & Conference Center after he claims he was injured while on its premises. LA Lakeview, Inc., is doing business as Lakeview Resort & Conference Center. On Jan. 17, 2011, Christopher … Read More »

Monongalia County, News, Personal Injury