News from August 2012
Charleston attorney defends aspiring actor against federal charges
Giatras CHARLESTON – The family of an aspiring actor has retained Charleston attorney Troy N. Giatras to represent him against federal charges brought against him in West Virginia.
Princeton couple blames Halliburton for injuries
CHARLESTON -- A Princeton couple is suing Halliburton Energy Services for injuries sustained while performing work duties.
Man sues Appalachian Power for electric shock
CHARLESTON -- A man is suing Appalachian Power Company after he claims he received an electric shock that caused him injuries.
Another case filed against MSU for accreditation issues
CHARLESTON -- Another student has filed a lawsuit against Mountain State University for failing to inform her about problems with the school's accreditation.
W.Va. SC candidate calls McGraw's motion 'inappropriate'
Loughry CHARLESTON - West Virginia Supreme Court candidate Allen Loughry is calling Attorney General Darrell McGraw's recent motion to intervene in a state Supreme Court case over West Virginia's Public Campaign Financing Pilot Program "inappropriate."
Kanawha launches domestic violence pilot program
Davis CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Robin Jean Davis will attend an Aug. 31 ceremony announcing the creation of a domestic violence pilot program in Kanawha County.
Loughry: Motion to expedite 'inaccurate,' result of 'dawdling'
Loughry CHARLESTON - West Virginia Supreme Court candidate Allen Loughry argues in a federal court filing that Charleston attorney Michael Callaghan's recent motion to expedite is "replete with inaccurate and unsupported" facts and the result of his own "dawdling."
Kanawha couple accuse CAMC of negligence
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County woman and her husband are suing Charleston Area Medical Center after they claim it was negligent in caring for her.
Man sues D's Tasty Freeze for attack in parking lot
CHARLESTON -- A man is suing D's Tasty Freeze after he claims he was maliciously and willfully assaulted while in its parking lot.
Couple sues CAMC, St. Mary's for car accident
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County couple is suing CAMC Health System and St. Mary's Medical Center after they claim they were injured in a car accident.
Callaghan files motion to expedite in campaign financing suit
Callaghan CHARLESTON - Charleston attorney Michael Callaghan on Thursday filed a motion to expedite briefing in a federal lawsuit over West Virginia's Public Campaign Financing Pilot Program.
Subduing the EPA monster before the townsfolk grab their pitchforks
Dr. Frankenstein originally had good intentions. He meant well. Who can blame him for wanting to reanimate the dead? The idea was undoubtedly popular among the deceased of his time and beguiles community organizers even today.
Morrisey outlines 100-day plan
Patrick Morrisey speaks Thursday at a press conference. (Courtesy photo) CHARLES TOWN -- If elected West Virginia's next Attorney General, Republican candidate Patrick Morrisey has his first 100 days in office mapped out.
Ritchie attorney, judicial candidate accused of misappropriating funds, deceit
CHARLESTON – A Ritchie County attorney, who is a candidate for circuit judge, will take a detour from the campaign trial to answer ethics charges that have been filed against him.
Marshall Co. law firm, attorney named in breach of contract suit
CHARLESTON – An Ohio man is accusing a Marshall County law firm of abandoning him shortly after helping him file a lawsuit against his former employer.
Court suspends Monongalia attorney pending outcome of mental evaluation
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has placed a Monongalia County attorney on temporary suspension while he undergoes a mental health evaluation.
Former Pocahontas prosecutor indicted for forced sex on inmate
Clifton MARLINTON – A Pocahontas County attorney is accused of coercing an inmate to have sex with him while serving as an assistant prosecutor.
State Police sue to collect unpaid bill from Wood promoter
PARKERSBURG – The West Virginia State Police allege a Wood County motocross promoter stiffed them on paying for security they provided at one of his events.
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