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Woman says man working for Whittaker-owned car dealer hit her
Whittaker WINFIELD -- A Putnam County couple has filed suit against a company owned by Powerball winner Jack Whittaker, alleging the woman was injured after one of the company's drivers collided with her vehicle.
Justices hear newspaper's FOIA request
CHARLESTON – After more than a year of waiting for access to the time sheets of 28 Charleston police officers, the Charleston Gazette soon will learn whether it is permitted to view the documents.
Starcher says he has no e-mails to release
Starcher MONTGOMERY -- West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Larry Starcher said he would release any e-mails that have been requested of him, but he doesn't have any to release.
Starcher speaks about Constitution history, impact
State Supreme Court Justice Larry Starcher speaks Sept. 18 at West Virginia University Institute of Technology in Montgomery about the U.S. Constitution. (Photo by Kelly Holleran) MONTGOMERY -- Students at West Virginia University Institute of Technology celebrated Constitution Week listening to Supreme Court Justice Larry Starcher speak on the history of the Constitution and its impact today.
Couple sues Hurricane over development regulations
WINFIELD -- A Putnam County couple has filed suit against the City of Hurricane, claiming they were unable to finish a housing development project because of regulations set after they had begun the project.
Cabell man files federal suit after parking-garage accident
HUNTINGTON -- A Cabell County resident has filed a federal lawsuit against an Ohio man, alleging he received neck, back and shoulder injures after a rear-end collision in the Pullman Square parking garage.
Auto dealer sues over defective RV
WINFIELD -- A prominent southern West Virginia auto dealer has filed suit against Burdette Camping Center, alleging the company failed to reveal his camper's many defects before he bought it.
Huntington attorney busy with ERISA cases
Underwood CHARLESTON -- A former managing partner of a Charleston accounting firm and a former Kentucky worker are two of about 15 people attorney Mark Underwood has represented in suits this year against insurance companies, alleging they were denied benefits.
Couple says oil, gas company damaged trees
CHARLESTON -- A Charleston couple has filed suit against an oil and gas company, alleging the company damaged trees on their property.
Woman says she was wrongly fired from Wheeling Hospital
WHEELING -- An Ohio County resident has filed suit against Wheeling Hospital, alleging she was fired due to age and racial discrimination, as well as for her refusal to work overtime.
Countrywide wants McGraw's case moved to federal court
McGraw CHARLESTON -- Countrywide has requested more time in a case West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw brought against it last month over mortgage loans made to homebuyers.
Wal-Mart wants injury case moved to federal court
CHARLESTON – Wal-Mart has asked to have a Kanawha County lawsuit filed against it moved to federal court.
Nitro tire fire residents eligible for up to $291; lawyers get $475,000
Calwell CHARLESTON -- Nearly 6,000 St. Albans and Nitro residents who were ordered to stay in their homes for almost a day after a massive fire broke out in 2006 are eligible for up to $291 in damages.
More suits may be coming against Fayette officers
CHARLESTON -- Two Fayette County residents have filed suits against police officers in the Montgomery and Smithers Police Departments, alleging the officers violated their rights after multiple unlawful stops and arrests.
Company says discrimination case should be dismissed
A Pennsylvania company that was sued by one of its former employees for alleged discrimination resulting in termination has asked that the federal case be dismissed.
Orkin man forced to leave job after seeing boss in compromising encounter
An Ohio County couple have filed suit against a corporation and an Ohio County woman, alleging a sexual encounter forced the man to leave his job.
Sandra Day O'Connor recommended for review of WV court system
Former United States Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor may soon lead the way for a reform of West Virginia's judicial system.
Attorney says cops unlawfully arrested him twice for DUI
A Charleston attorney charged with two DUIs has filed a federal lawsuit against three Charleston police officers, Charleston's police chief and mayor and the city, alleging the officers unlawfully arrested him twice.
Woman claims troopers used pepper spray on genitals
A Logan County woman has filed suit against four state troopers, West Virginia State Police Col. David Lemmon and two state agencies, claiming the troopers pepper sprayed her genitals after arresting her.
WVU assistant coach sued over house deal
A Monongalia County couple has filed suit against a former West Virginia University assistant football coach, his wife and a real estate company, alleging a house they bought had undisclosed landslide and drainage problems.