Lawrence Smith News
Randolph man sues Taylor Co. police for civil rights violations
Silvester ELKINS – A Randolph County man is accusing police in Taylor County of brutalizing him.
Settlement reached in Grant Co. man's civil rights suit against former deputy
ELKINS – A Grant County man has reached a settlement in a civil rights suit he filed against a former deputy sheriff he claims raped him following an arrest for driving under the influence.
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.
CIVIL FILINGS: Wood County
July 17
Jackson aluminum plant seeks court intervention in labor dispute
Union members picket outside Constellium's facility in Ravenswood. (Courtesy photo) RIPLEY – Following alleged acts of violence and intimidation by striking workers, management at a Jackson County aluminum plant want restrictions placed on picketing until the dispute is settled.
Wetzel attorney, former Supreme Court candidate faces disbarment
Rogers CHARLESTON – A Wetzel County attorney who was a candidate for the state Supreme Court soon could be without a license.
Dils slow in pursuing breach suits
Dils PARKERSBURG – A Wood County attorney has taken no for an answer in her attempt to collect legal fees and expenses from two former clients.
CIVIL FILINGS: Wood County
July 11
Trial continued in client's breach suit against St. Albans attorney
Phalen CHARLESTON – A Fayette County man has vowed to make the trek to Charleston as many times at it takes to recover money he says a St. Albans attorney stole from him.
Ethics charges filed against Putnam family law judge
CHARLESTON – A Putnam County family law judge is being called to task for his ethical lapses, but not for hiJs unprofessional behavior toward litigants.
Domestic violence agency accused of sexual discrimination
PARKERSBURG – Despite being the victim, a Wood County man alleges an anti-domestic violence service agency provided assistance to his abuser.
Former Parkersburg officer sues for wrongful termination
PARKERSBURG – A former Parkersburg Police officer is suing to get his job back.
CIVIL FILINGS: Mason County
July 27
CIVIL FILINGS: Wood County
June 18
After a year delay, Watkins issues revised order in couple's divorce
Watkins WINFIELD – For the second time in a month, a Putnam County family law judge has dodged a judicial bullet after being called out for his foot-dragging.