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Supreme Court gives widow another crack at CSX in asbestos case
Justice Brent Benjamin was the lone dissenter CHARLESTON - During a juror examination in 2005, Dr. Edward Polack was asked why he wrote that he had a bias against personal injury attorneys.
McGraw's 'mistake' drawing criticism
McGraw CHARLESTON -- After faltering in his plan to distribute an automobile consumers' guide, West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw has been the subject of intense scrutiny.
DHHR response coming in McGraw controversy
McGraw CHARLESTON - Saying a draft already has been written, the state Department of Health and Human Resources on Wednesday said the agency soon will respond to a letter from the federal Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services.
Lewis preparing for AG run, wants McGraw out
Lewis MORGANTOWN - Losing the closest attorney general's race in state history three years ago may help Hiram Lewis stand out in a crowd of Republican competitors during the 2008 race.
CALA: McGraw jeopardizing poor and disabled
McGraw CHARLESTON - While state Attorney General Darrell McGraw continues to hand out money, West Virginia's Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse says he may be putting the state's budget in a crunch
Unfazed by probing, McGraw dishes out more money
McGraw CHARLESTON - Despite promises and a federal investigation, state Attorney General Darrell McGraw on Wednesday handed out even more of the settlement funds gained in a 2004 agreement with Purdue Pharma.
Supreme Court remands med mal case despite Davis' objection
Davis CHARLESTON - The state Supreme Court on Monday gave a plaintiff's medical expert a second chance to make a first impression, while a dissenting Chief Justice Robin Davis says the decision made bad law.
Justice Department sues over Charleston newspaper merger
CHARLESTON – The 2004 sales of the Charleston Daily Mail violated antitrust laws, according to a federal lawsuit filed May 22 by the Department of Justice.
Supreme Court won't hear table games challenge
Carper CHARLESTON - It's hard to tell if it's the attorney or county commission member in Kent Carper talking when he's asked about the constitutional challenge to the state's new table games law.
Bush bans contingency fee arrangements
WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Wednesday, President George Bush decided that a ban on hiring attorneys on a contingency fee basis to represent the U.S. government will help ensure the integrity of the legal services business.
Feds probing McGraw's handling of Purdue Pharma settlement
McGraw CHARLESTON - When Fran Hughes, state Attorney General Darrell McGraw's chief deputy, testified before the state's Legislature in February about the office's appropriation of settlement funds, she claimed a desire for a low profile.
McGraw settles with settlers
McGraw CHARLESTON - Four companies that offer debt settlement services have agreed to stop, state Attorney General Darrell McGraw said Wednesday.
McGraw done with payday lenders
McGraw CHARLESTON -- The only payday lender left in West Virginia settled May 9 with Attorney General Darrell McGraw.
McGraw still battling paver for money
McGraw CHARLESTON - Attorney General Darrell McGraw won his case against a Mercer County asphalt paver nine years ago, but getting Huey Small to pay up has been the difficult part.
W. Va. results from ATRA survey released
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The American Tort Reform Association says its new survey proves what common sense should have already suggested.
BlueHippo removes suit to federal court, responds to AG McGraw
McGraw CHARLESTON - At BlueHippo Funding's request, state Attorney General Darrell McGraw's lawsuit against it was recently removed to federal court.
AG McGraw shuts down site, sues spa
McGraw CHARLESTON - Attorney General Darrell McGraw has shut down an Internet site that promises television programming for a monthly fee, citing several complaints from his Consumer Protection Division.
McGraw wins suit against funeral director
McGraw ELKINS - The owner of a funeral home will repay almost $35,000 she allegedly misappropriated funds from customers who prepaid for funerals.
AG McGraw reaches agreement with out-of-state business
CHARLESTON -- Four West Virginia consumers who say they were unfairly bothered after defaulting on loans that are illegal in the state had their balances wiped out in a recent agreement between West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw and Advance America.
Supreme Court won't hear hospital's appeal in self-insured doctor's case
CAMC General Hospital CHARLESTON - Dr. R.E. Hamrick often wondered why, if he'd never paid out a medical malpractice claim, his medical malpractice insurance premium was so high.