News from January 2008
Supreme Court's Mike Lacy featured on prevention television show
CHARLESTON -– Mike Lacy, the West Virginia Supreme Court's Director of Probation Services, is a featured guest this month on "Prevention WV," a 30-minute interview-style television program broadcast on the West Virginia Library Commission's Library Television network.
Justices aren't on Nationwide's side this time
CHARLESTON – Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company fumbled three times at the state Supreme Court of Appeals in a futile bid to rewrite an order of Kanawha Circuit Judge Tod Kaufman.
Assessors notch victory in hiring case
CHARLESTON – West Virginia assessors scored a slam dunk in a contest with county commissioners over the hiring of employees who determine property values.
Girl sues Wayne school board for fire drill injury
Spring Valley High School is located in Huntington. WAYNE - A Wayne County girl who was injured when she was forced to go down stairs on crutches during a fire drill at her school has filed a suit against the county board of education.
Ky. woman sues bar after she was injured by fighters
WAYNE - A Lawrence County, Ky., woman filed a suit against a Wayne County bar after she was injured when a fight broke out in the tavern.
High Court hopeful tells justices to step away from controversial case
Bastress CHARLESTON - Bob Bastress, a professor at West Virginia University's law school, says the current justices at the state's Supreme Court of Appeals need to learn to stay out of the limelight.
Charleston lawyer ready for run at AG
CHARLESTON - After constant urging, Charleston attorney Dan Greear has decided not to run for a circuit judge seat and attempt instead to become the state's top lawyer.
High court intrigue
Chief Judge Spike Maynard certainly didn't have to do it.
Spaulding not taking contributions in re-election bid
WINFIELD – Putnam Circuit Judge O.C. "Hobby" Spaulding is putting his money where his reputation is.
Man says attorney embezzled nearly $300,000 from wife's estate
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County man has filed a suit against two Charleston attorneys, claiming one of the attorneys embezzled more than $290,000 from his wife's estate.
Men sue after nearly being buried alive at Ohio power plant
CHARLESTON - Two men working at a power plant in Ohio have filed a suit against the company after they received serious injuries when almost buried alive on the job.
Kanawha deputy sues after stepping into hole
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County Deputy Sheriff filed a suit against the owner of property in St. Albans after he was injured when he stepped in a large hole.
Justices hear Mason County case challenging MPLA
Westmoreland CHARLESTON – Among the cases argued before the state Supreme Court this week was an anticipated one from Mason County challenging the portion of a 2003 medical malpractice reform law requiring a certificate of merit.
Justices hear three similar insurance cases
Recht CHARLESTON – In decisions under review at the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, three circuit judges yanked insurance companies out of the shadows and thrust them into the harshest light of the courtroom.
Insurance company sued for slip, fall at office
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County woman has filed a suit against a local insurance company after she slipped and fell on a sidewalk leading to the company's front door.
Woman says she was sexually harassed, wrongly fired from car dealer
HUNTINGTON - A Cabell County woman has filed a sexual discrimination suit against her former employer, claiming she was sexually harassed and wrongfully discharged.
Man suffered several injuries in nursing home, suit claims
CHARLESTON - A guardian for a man who received several injuries while in the care of a nursing facility has filed a suit against the health care facility where the man resided for more than a decade.
Companies didn't install pool properly, couple claims
WINFIELD – A Hurricane couple blames two companies for the faulty installation of a swimming pool.
Mother sues Ohio Co. school board after son injured in attack
WHEELING - An Ohio County woman filed a suit against the county Board of Education after her son was seriously injured when he was attacked by another student.
This Just In: Kanawha County
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