Lawrence Smith News
Two Putnam business sue same Raleigh business for breach of contract
WINFIELD - Two Putnam County industrial material suppliers have filed breach of contract lawsuits against a Raleigh County business they say owes them a combined $30,000.
CIVIL FILINGS: Wood County
Feb. 16
CIVIL FILINGS: Jackson County
Feb. 19
Wood prosecutors, police named in wrongful prosecution suit
PARKERSBURG - A year after he was exonerated by the state Supreme Court, a Wood County man has turned the tables on those whom he says wrongfully accused him of furnishing alcohol to minors.
Three civil suits against Putnam attorney put on hold due to bankruptcy
WINFIELD - A former employee, landlord and client will have to wait -- and stand in line -- to collect any money they say is owed them by a Putnam County attorney.
Wrongful termination suit against former Wood prosecutor dismissed
RIPLEY - Finding that most of the allegations were based on "speculation and conjecture" a judge has dismissed a wrongful termination suit against the former Wood County prosecutor.
Wood personal injury case makes quick trip between state, fed courts
PARKERSBURG - In less than two months, an Ohio man's personal injury suit against his employer has made a round trip between state to federal court.
W.Va. State named in discrimination, breach of contract suit
CHARLESTON - In addition to reneging on their offer to promote him, a Charleston man alleges officials at the university where he worked terminated him for lodging complaints of discrimination.
State Police, trooper sued by Logan woman over dismissed criminal charge
Trogdon CHARLESTON - A Logan County woman is suing the West Virginia State Police and one of its officers for what she calls a needless yearlong journey through the criminal justice system.
AEP, Pa. construction company sued over fall at John Amos
WINFIELD - A Kanawha County man is alleging a public utility company is partially responsible for a fall he sustained at a Putnam County power plant two years ago.
2008 shooting leads to suit against Putnam nightclub
A Winfield man accuses staff at this Teays Valley nightclub of contributing to the circumstances that led to him being the victim of a random shooting. (Photo by Lawrence Smith) WINFIELD - A Putnam County man says the owners of a nightclub are responsible for injuries he sustained two years following a random shooting.
Wrongful death suit against Putnam EMS set for mediation
WINFIELD - A wrongful death suit against the Putnam County Emergency Medical Service that was scheduled for trial late last year is now slated for mediation.
St. Albans woman alleges Putnam salvage yard visit resulted in injury
WINFIELD - A Kanawha County woman's trip to a Putnam County salvage yard two years ago resulted in an unexpected trip to the hospital.
Cabell man sues Putnam company for faulty roof
WINFIELD - A Cabell County man is suing two contractors for improper installation of a cedar roof on his home five years ago.
Wood County hospital, doctor named in wrongful death suit
PARKERSBURG - A Jackson County man alleges a Wood County hospital, and physician are responsible for the death of this wife.
Improper paperwork, handling of funds subject of AG suit against Mason funeral home
This funeral home in Mason is the defendant in a consumer protection lawsuit filed last month the state Attorney General's Office. (Photo by Lawrence Smith)
POINT PLEASANT - A Mason County funeral home is accused of repeated violations of state law dealing with pre-need funeral agreements.
Attorney cops plea in September drug charge
CHARLESTON - A Charleston attorney has reached a plea agreement in one set of drug-related charges filed against him last year.
CIVIL FILINGS: Wood County
Jan. 29
CIVIL FILING: Mason County
Jan. 29
Ethics complaint filed against Raleigh judge
CHARLESTON - In addition to her lawsuit, Sally Broessel has filed an ethics complaint against Raleigh Circuit Judge John Hutchison.