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Police officer's widow sues city, officer for shooting
CHARLESTON -- The widow of a Charleston police officer, who was killed in a friendly fire incident two years ago, last week filed a lawsuit in federal court against the city of Charleston and the officer whose stray bullet killed her husband. -
Bridge Day panel sues over domain name
CHARLESTON -- The commission that is in charge of coordinating West Virginia's annual Bridge Day filed a lawsuit this week in federal court alleging that the owners of a website are infringing on its trademark rights. -
Rockefeller, Manchin tout Groh for confirmation
Groh WASHINGTON – West Virginia Democrats Jay Rockefeller and Joe Manchin are urging their fellow Senators to quickly confirm Gina Marie Groh as a federal judge. -
Appeals court upholds denial of Century retirees' benefits motion
RICHMOND, Va. -- A federal appeals court last week upheld a denial of a motion by Century Aluminum Co. retirees for a preliminary injunction seeking continuation of certain health care benefits. -
Kanawha mortgage case goes to federal court
CHARLESTON -- Two Kanawha County residents say they have suffered severe emotional distress as a result of a mortgage servicing company's actions. -
Fayette man says Nationwide offer wasn't enough
BECKLEY -- A Fayette County man who was injured in a car accident is suing Nationwide Insurance Co., alleging the insurer has refused to make a "fair and reasonable offer" to settle. -
PERSONNEL FILE: Three attorneys join Spilman's Charleston office
Gibson CHARLESTON -— The law firm Spilman Thomas & Battle has announced that three attorneys have joined its Charleston office. -
Mortgage loan case moved to federal court
CHARLESTON -- A Jackson County man is suing a mortgage loan servicer that he says "unfairly, unreasonably and unlawfully" services loans of state consumers. -
Marion Co. man sues two energy companies over exploration
CLARKSBURG -- A Marion County man is suing two energy companies that, he says, plan to use his land to explore for and produce oil and gas from neighboring tracts. -
Lawsuit: Giving middle finger to police a First Amendment right
Mells CHARLESTON –- Though perhaps not the most civil way to express displeasure with their actions, a Charleston woman is asserting it's her right to give police the middle finger. -
Allen excited for new start at Kay Casto & Chaney
Allen CHARLESTON – Bob Allen realizes it probably surprised a lot of people to find out he was leaving the law firm he helped create for Kay Casto & Chaney. -
Clarksburg woman sues over inaccurate credit reports
CHARLESTON -- A Clarksburg woman is suing three consumer reporting agencies for allegedly preparing inaccurate credit reports. -
Thacker a good fit for Fourth Circuit, professor says
Thacker RICHMOND, Va. -- A college professor who keeps an eye on the federal Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals says the woman who will be nominated for an opening on that court fits the bill of a good candidate. -
Wash. woman sues campground owners for dog bite
CLARKSBURG -- A Washington state woman is suing a Bruceton Mills campground and its owners after being severely wounded by their dog. -
Man sues after fall at apartment complex
HUNTINGTON -- A Kanawha County man is suing the owners of a Huntington apartment complex for injuries sustained after slipping on an icy sidewalk outside the building. -
Family blames Veterans Affairs for man's death
CHARLESTON -- The family of a deceased West Virginia veteran is suing the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for wrongful death and medical negligence. -
Developer tells state to back off rent case
McGraw MARTINSBURG -- A Martinsburg real estate developer contends West Virginia does not have jurisdiction in a case alleging he fraudulently collected rent from tenants. -
Hormone therapy drugs didn't cause cancer, jury rules
Copenhaver CHARLESTON -- A federal jury on Thursday found that hormone therapy medicines manufactured by two Pfizer subsidiaries were not a cause in the development of a woman's breast cancer. -
PERSONNEL FILE: Dinsmore & Shohl opens office in D.C.
Beatty WASHINGTON, D.C. -– Prominent Washington, D.C., attorneys Donald Santarelli and Marshall Berman join Dinsmore & Shohl in unveiling the firm's newest office. -
Goodwin enters $3.5M judgment for CAMC
Goodwin CHARLESTON -- A federal judge has entered a $3.5 million judgment in favor of Charleston Area Medical Center Inc.