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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

News from 2008


Ohio couple sues Sears after man fell off Nordic Track

By Kelly Holleran |
PARKERSBURG -– An Ohio couple has filed suit against Sears and Icon Health and Fitness, alleging the man aggravated a pre-existing cervical condition after falling off a Nordic Track inversion bench in the store.

New judge hopes to streamline workers' comp protest process

By Kelly Holleran |
CHARLESTON -- Rebecca A. Roush hopes to streamline the protest process during her term as chief administrative law judge for the workers' compensation office of judges.

Ohio man says Huntington officers were too rough

By Kelly Holleran |
HUNTINGTON -- An Ohio man has filed suit against the City of Huntington and two police officers alleging he required surgery on his arm after the officers thrust him into a police cruiser while arresting him.

Two women say CSX guilty of sexual discrimination

By Kelly Holleran |
HUNTINGTON – Two CSX Transportation employees allege they were denied promotions because they were female.

Ohio man says Hancock deputies shot, paralyzed him

By Kelly Holleran |
WHEELING -- An Ohio man who claims he was crippled after being shot multiple times by Hancock County sheriff's deputies, including once in the neck, has filed suit against the department and Hancock County Sheriff Michael White.

Caperton files motion with U.S. Supreme Court

By Kelly Holleran |
Benjamin CHARLESTON -- Lawyers for Hugh Caperton and Harman Mining Corp. filed a brief this week asking the U.S. Supreme Court to make it illegal for a state Supreme Court justice to accept millions of dollars in campaign contributions from someone, then vote on legal decisions involving the same person.

Man says woman hit him with car as he crossed street

By Kelly Holleran |
MARTINSBURG – A Berkeley County man has filed suit against a Jefferson County woman, alleging he was walking across the street when she hit him.

Woman sues company, driver for relative's death

By Kelly Holleran |
MARTINSBURG -- A Berkeley County woman has filed suit against Kable Excavating and one of its drivers, alleging a family member died in an accident after the Kable driver crossed the center line and collided with her family member's vehicle.

Monongalia man sues bar after he was attacked

By Kelly Holleran |
MORGANTOWN -- A Monongalia County man has filed suit against a bar, its owner and an underage individual, whom he says attacked him after he was served alcohol.

Carmichael Equipment says trailer contract was voided

By Kelly Holleran |
HUNTINGTON -- A farm equipment dealer has filed a lawsuit claiming it was denied exclusive dealership rights to sell and service trailers.

Doctors sue law firm, attorney over settlement

By Kelly Holleran |
Dellinger HUNTINGTON -– Huntington Anesthesiology Group Inc. and five of its anesthesiologists have filed suit against a law firm and one of its, alleging they were forced to pay a settlement they had not agreed to pay.

THEIR VIEW: Kanawha school board fails test on Constitution

By The West Virginia Record |
Before the American Revolution, King George's soldiers could randomly search the home or business of any colonist for smuggled goods. The soldiers' legal authority to conduct the searches came from "writs of assistance."

Standalone inside art for 1/5 issue: Bowling in Charlotte

By The West Virginia Record |
A Pat White fan shows her enthusiasm for the West Virginia University quarterback during the Dec. 27 Meineke Car Care Bowl in Charlotte, N.C. The Mountaineers defeated the University of North Carolina Tar Heels 31-30 and claimed their fourth consecutive bowl victory. (Photo by Janey Cink, WVU News and Information Services)

Judge awards $3.9 million in attorney fees, blasts critic

By Steve Korris |
Cohen NEW CUMBERLAND – As Circuit Judge Ronald Wilson awarded $3.9 million to lawyers who secured a $12.2 million statewide sales tax holiday on appliances, he blistered a court critic who asked for an accounting of the work the lawyers performed.

THIS JUST IN: Putnam County

By Chris Dickerson |
Dec. 17

THIS JUST IN: Boone County

By Harmon Marks |
Oct. 28

THIS JUST IN: Lincoln County

By Harmon Marks |
Oct. 21

THIS JUST IN: Berkeley County

By Beth Henry |
Dec. 1

Pa. woman sues Hancock deputy for sexual assault

By Lindsay Bailey |
CLARKSBURG – A Pennsylvanian woman has filed a suit against the Hancock County Sheriff and a deputy for an alleged sexual assault.

Company, pilot sue contractor for destroyed helicopter, injuries

By Lindsay Bailey |
CLARKSBURG - An Indiana aviation company and one of its pilots have sued a contracting company for the destruction of a helicopter and injuries to the pilot.