News from October 2008
Chamber ads attack McGraw
McGraw CHARLESTON - With less than a week before Election Day, the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce has started a $700,000 last-minute batch of attack ads aimed at Attorney General Darrell McGraw.
West Virginia's Supreme Court candidates, in their own words
Walker SHEPHERDSTOWN - The three candidates for the state Supreme Court spoke about issues facing the court Oct. 22 in a forum at Shepherd University's Frank Arts Center.
Manchin names Hustead to Cabell circuit post early
Hustead CHARLESTON – Gov. Joe Manchin has appointed Cabell Circuit Judge candidate Jane Hustead to the position early.
Tenn. man blames accident on company loading truck poorly
CLARKSBURG -- A Tennessee man has filed suit against AGC Flat Glass North America, claiming the company was at fault for a trucking accident in which he was involved after it improperly loaded the tractor trailer.
Steptoe & Johnson, Arts Monongahela in 'Harmony' for the arts
"Blue Harmony" is a blown glass, blue-tinted globe surrounded by multi-colored feather patterns. Only 100 have been produced, and each will sell for $40. MORGANTOWN -- Steptoe & Johnson, Arts Monongahela and glass artist Ron Hinkle have partnered to increase yearly funding for Arts Monongahela's Steptoe & Johnson-Cyndi Jones Impact Grants Program.
DEP sues Special Metals over waste violations
The Special Metals is located along U.S. 60 in Huntington. (Photo by Chris Dickerson) HUNTINGTON - The director of the state Division of Water and Waste Management has filed a suit against Huntington's Special Metals, seeking $25,000 for each day the plant is in violation of hazardous waste management statutes.
Woman blames doctors for toddler son's death
MARTINSBURG - A Jefferson County woman has filed a suit against two doctors at City Hospital after her son was denied treatment and ultimately died because the necessary surgery was denied until she could provide a medical card.
Crane company hit with another injury lawsuit
CHARLESTON - Another suit has been filed against a St. Albans crane company after one of their employees suffered serious injuries on the job.
Kanawha school board sues state over library levy
CHARLESTON - The Kanawha County Board of Education has filed a suit against its state superior, claiming the county is being discriminated against because it is required to give a portion of its proceeds from tax levy receipts to the county's public library, while 46 other counties are not required to do so.
Justices hear whitewater rafting safety case
Maynard CHARLESTON -- Whitewater rafting companies no longer would receive protection if the state Supreme Court adopts standards that would permit an open interpretation of safety statutes, Chief Justice Spike Maynard said during a Tuesday argument hearing.
Greear gets A rating from NRA
Greear CHARLESTON -- Attorney General candidate Dan Greear has been awarded an "A" rating from the National Rifle Association for his support of hunters and gun owners in the state.
Debate between Hughes, Cohen continues
Hughes CHARLESTON – The war of words between Darrell McGraw's top aide and the executive director of a statewide legal reform group continues.
PERSONNEL FILE: Austin Hovermale joins Steptoe & Johnson
Hovermale CHARLESTON -– Steptoe & Johnson is pleased to welcome Austin Hovermale as a new associate in the firm's Charleston office.
PERSONNEL FILE: 20/10 Consulting names members of board of directors
Kelly CHARLESTON -- 20/10 Consulting LLC, a professional service firm specializing in organization development and management, have announced that Patrick D. Kelly, C. David Morrison, and Dean Turner have been appointed to the company's Board of Directors.
PERSONNEL FILE: Many new lawyers admitted to practice law in W.Va.
CHARLESTON -- The following lawyers were admitted to practice law in the State of West Virginia during a ceremony before the Supreme Court of Appeals on Oct. 21. These individuals were admitted after successfully completing the bar examination or by reciprocity. They are:
Man sues bar for injuries from drunk driving accident
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County man who was injured when a man driving intoxicated collided with him on the interstate has filed a suit against the bar where the man allegedly drank at before the accident.
Jackson woman sues man for sexually assaulting her mentally impaired son
CHARLESTON - A Jackson County woman has filed a civil suit against a man who was charged with sexually assaulting her mentally impaired son while he was in the man's care.
Housekeeper says family's dog dragged her, sues for $25,000
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County woman has filed a suit against a Charleston couple, claiming their dog dragged her while she was walking it, causing her to suffer more than $25,000 in medical expenses.
Va. woman sues trucking company for hit-and-run
CHARLESTON – A Virginia woman has filed a federal suit against a trucking company and one of its employees, alleging she received a brain injury after a hit-and-run.
Federal prisoner claims prison employee assaulted him during meal
CLARKSBURG – A Gilmer County suit in which a prisoner has claimed abuse by a prison employee has been moved to federal court.