News from August 2008
Trooper wants attorney's beating case moved to federal court
Wolfe CHARLESTON – One of the State Troopers accused of beating a Charleston attorney so badly that spinal fluid leaked from his nose wants an ensuing civil lawsuit moved to federal court.
Roane woman blames doctor, EMS for daughter's death
CHARLESTON -- A Roane County woman is suing a doctor and Roane County Emergency Services for her daughter's death.
PERSONNEL FILE: Steptoe & Johnson names director of recruting, professional development
Bendekovic MORGANTOWN – Steptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that Michele L. Bendekovic is the firm's first Director of Recruiting and Professional Development.
Things went 'very well' at settlement hearing, Deputy AG says
Hughes SHEPHERDSTOWN -- State Attorney General Darrell McGraw's top aide spoke Friday about one of the office's more controversial cases.
Papantonio v. Manchin
Gov. Joe Manchin is asking our Supreme Court to hear an appeal.
Florida plaintiff's attorney Mike Papantonio hopes to collect his $135 million fee from the case and he wants the governor to butt out.
MPLA a 'monster,' Starcher writes
Starcher CHARLESTON – Though the state Supreme Court was correct in remanding a malpractice case from Mason County back to the circuit court, one of the justices said the piece of reform legislation that gave rise the suit has become a Frankenstein "monster."
Election spotlight shines on AG race
McGraw CHARLESTON -- The challenger has adopted the role of ethical reformer. The incumbent claims to be the humble target of corporate retaliation.
Wheeling attorney faces suspension for using felon to collect debts
CHARLESTON – The state Bar is seeking the suspension of an Ohio County attorney's license for allegedly asking a known felon to obtain a "throw away" gun, and use it in conjunction with collecting debts from former clients.
Attorney sues former client over unpaid bill
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County attorney is suing a former client, seeking more than $48,000 in what he says are unpaid legal bills.
Putnam EMS workers let man die, suit alleges
WINFIELD – The estate of a Putnam County man says county EMS workers didn't do enough to keep him from dying.
Country club hit with sexual harassment lawsuit
WINFIELD – A Hurricane country club is facing a sexual harassment lawsuit after four women say a supervisor created a hostile work environment.
Man sues Marshall for injury from broken glass
CHARLESTON - A Cabell County man has filed a suit against Marshall University after he claims he was injured by glass that covered a fire hose on campus.
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McGraw warns against scammers
McGraw CHARLESTON – State Attorney General Darrell McGraw says a band of scam artists are taking advantage of consumers who allegedly obtained Internet payday loans.
Hurricane couple files medical malpractice suit
Wolfer WINFIELD – A Hurricane couple has sued a doctor after they claim she botched a surgery on the wife.