News from November 2010
Parents blame Walmart, bike maker for son's injuries
WHEELING – The parents of a minor boy blame Walmart and a bicycle manufacturer for causing the front wheel of their son's bicycle to fall off as he rode the vehicle, causing him to face plant into the ground.
Justices reverse ruling in father's 1981 murder case
Workman CHARLESTON – Richard Poore, who faced life in prison without mercy on a charge of murdering his three-month-old son, has won a new trial or full freedom.
Man blames Cleveland Clinic doctors for paralysis
CHARLESTON – During a revision to a left knee replacement, doctors at Cleveland Clinic injured a Kanawha County man's sciatic nerve, causing him to endure paralysis in the lower portion of his left leg, according to recently filed court documents.
Justices won't let Jarvis, Carney sue troopers
Jarvis CHARLESTON – State Supreme Court Justices who reversed criminal convictions of Betty Jarvis and Wanda Carney won't let them sue state troopers who investigated them.
Lewis Co. man blame manufacturer for roller accident
ELKINS – A Lewis County man has filed suit against the heavy equipment manufacturer that he claims manufactured a roller that defectively failed to turn off when it flipped on its side, causing burning oil to spew on the man.
Another former inmate sues WVDOC, officers for sexual misconduct
CHARLESTON -- A former inmate at Lakin Correctional Center in Mason County is suing the West Virginia Division of Corrections for negligence after she claims she was sexually assaulted and sexually abused by correctional officers.
Former inmate sues WVDOC, officers for sexual misconduct
CHARLESTON -- A former inmate at Lakin Correctional Center in Mason County is suing the West Virginia Division of Corrections for negligence after she claims she was sexually harassed and sexually abused by correctional officers.
Decision on U.S. 35 tolls awaits Mason commission's answer
CHARLESTON – Until it has heard from Mason County commissioners, the state Supreme Court has deferred rendering a decision on compelling the state Parkways Authority to move forward with proposed tolls on U.S. 35.
DuPont offers $70M settlement in smelter case
CHARLESTON –- DuPont is offering to pay $70 million to settle a toxic exposure case in Harrison County involving a DuPont smelter.
THEIR VIEW: Manchin's aim is true, but more ammo needed
MORGANTOWN -- West Virginia got some good news recently from the state's newest U.S. Senator. Sen. Joe Manchin told reporters that he had assurances from Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid that cap-and-trade would not be taken up by the next Congress.
Davis recuses self from election case
Davis CHARLESTON – Chief Justice Robin Davis has recused herself from hearing the case regarding a special gubernatorial election.
Widow blames heparin for husband's death
BECKLEY – The wife of a recently deceased man blames the makers of an anticoagulant for causing her husband's death.
McGraw seeks $3.9 million from payday lender
McGraw CHARLESTON – State Attorney General Darrell McGraw has filed another lawsuit against a payday loan lender.
PERSONNEL FILE: Bentz named Young Gun by W.Va. Executive
Bentz CHARLESTON -– Jill Bentz, a partner in Dinsmore & Shohl's Charleston office, has been recognized as a member of the Young Guns Class of 2011 by West Virginia Executive magazine.
PERSONNEL FILE: Best Lawyers recognizes 2 Huddleston Bolen attorneys
Murray HUNTINGTON -- The nationally regarded publication Best Lawyers has announced that Huddleston Bolen partners Tom Murray and Chris Plybon have been named Best Lawyers' 2011 Lawyers of the Year.
Son sues hospital, doctor for mother's death
CHARLESTON -- A man is suing Select Specialty Hospital-Charleston and a physician after he claims they are responsible for his mother's death.
Boone man sues CAMC for injuries
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Husband sues hospital, physician for wife's death
CHARLESTON -- A man is suing Select Specialty Hospital-Charleston and a physician after he claims they are responsible for his wife's death.
W.Va. Law Review addresses Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
MORGANTOWN -- The latest issue of the West Virginia Law Review, designated "Health Care in America," is one of the first law reviews in the country to substantively address the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, passed earlier this year.
WVU law students lend skills to Grad Nation initiative
MORGANTOWN -- West Virginia University College of Law Alternative Dispute Resolution Society members are working with community volunteers to assist with the Monongaila County Schools' Grad Nation initiative, facilitating a series of community forums to address issues associated with local high school drop-out rates.