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Supreme Court looking ahead in insurance opinion, attorney says
Maynard CHARLESTON - A recent opinion by the state Supreme Court will help avoid future attempts at collusion by plaintiff's and insured parties, an attorney involved in the case said Monday.
McGraw, other AGs concerned about beer Web site
McGraw CHARLESTON - West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw, along with 22 other AGs, has signed his name to a letter expressing concern over safeguards to a beer-themed Web site.
McGraw reaches temporary agreement with IGIA
McGraw CHARLESTON - Almost a month after filing suit, State Attorney General Darrell McGraw reached a temporary agreement IGIA, Inc., that provides the company will cease doing business in the state.
Group lists McGraw among nation's worst AGs
McGraw CHARLESTON -- State Attorney General Darrell McGraw has been singled out in a Competitive Enterprise Institute report ranking the nation's worst AGs.
McGraw announces W. Va. portion of tobacco settlement
McGraw CHARLESTON - State Attorney General Darrell McGraw recently announced that the state will receive approximately $500,000 of a multi-state $55.4 million settlement with House of Prince A/S, a member of the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement.
McGraw reminds consumers to grab a piece of settlement
McGraw CHARLESTON - State Attorney General Darrell McGraw on Tuesday reminded small businesses and consumers that they can still submit claims against YP Corp., a company with which McGraw and 33 other attorneys general recently settled.
Eggs cost 40K in damages, suit says
WHEELING - An Ohio County woman says she tripped over an egg cart and is suing for her injuries.
Woman says doctor cut colon during procedure
WHEELING - A Wheeling woman says her doctor perforated her colon while performing a birth control operation on her fallopian tubes.
Mercer Prosecuting Attorney makes jump to judge
BLUEFIELD - Even when William Sadler was in private practice, he had the mentality of a prosecuting attorney.
Groh's first days as judge may be nomadic
MARTINSBURG - Before she can design her own stationery with her work address on it, there's something newly appointed 23rd Circuit Judge Gina Marie Groh needs -- her work address.
Martinsburg zoning board challenged
MARTINSBURG - The Shalom Resource Center is saying it was unfairly held liable for criminal activity that transpired on its premises and has filed a petition for a writ of certiorari and judicial review of an agency decision.
Man says he was fired for complaining
WHEELING - An Ohio man says he was fired from job at a plastics company for complaining about his work environment.
Man blames realty company for broken kneecap
MARTINSBURG - A North Carolina man who worked as independent contractor for a realty company is blaming the company for his slip and fall.
Woman claims nerve damage during hysterectomy
MORGANTOWN - A Pennsylvania woman says her Morgantown doctor severed a nerve while he was performing a hysterectomy.
McGraw settles with advertising company
McGraw CHARLESTON - State Attorney General is one of 34 attorneys general who recently agreed to a settlement with YP Corp., an Internet advertising company charged with deceptive practices.
Woman sues towing company
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County woman says her car rolled off the back of a tow truck and struck her in a recently filed lawsuit.
Suit filed against Monongalia Family Court judge
MORGANTOWN - A Wheeling woman says Monongalia Family Court Judge James Jeffrey Culpepper has not taken an active enough stance on her pending case.
Contractor didn't follow plans, caused worker's death
CHARLES TOWN - The estate of a man killed while working near power lines is suing a Charles Town business that was engaged in the building of townhouses in Ranson.
House fell on man, suit says
CHARLESTON - A Clendenin man says that while he was performing the installation of a manufactured house, it fell on him and pushed him into the ground.
Motley Rice teaming with W. Va. firms
CHARLESTON - One of the nation's largest plaintiffs' litigation firms is part of two asbestos lawsuits that were filed recently in Kanawha Circuit Court.