News from April 2006
This just in: Upshur County
March 31
WSJ reports controversy in former MU student's conviction
The baby formula stealing conviction of a former Marshall University student is a dramatic example of the ease with which law enforcement officials can gather foreign intelligence to investigate domestic crimes.
Governor releases April "Open for Business" report
Gov. Joe Manchin CHARLESTON - Gov. Joe Manchin on April 3 released the latest in a series of regular "Open for Business" reports, documenting the state's economic progress.
Supreme Court calendar: Week of April 10-14
Argument Docket
Kanawha man files educational malpractice suit
CHARLESTON - A Sissonville High School graduate is suing the Kanawha County Board of Education for not preparing him well enough for life as an adult and is seeking $1 million in punitive damages.
Trial lawyers lash out at legal fairness study ads
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Trial Lawyers Association has taken the offensive, calling on radio stations to stop airing ads touting a recent study that ranked the state last in legal fairness.
Group appeals Berkeley County 300,000 percent tax hike
MARTINSBURG - Sixteen owners of a 320-acre lot in Gerrardstown have filed an appeal of the 2006 tax assessment that caused taxes on the property to increase 300,000 percent in one year.
Point Pleasant restaurant sues neighboring church
POINT PLEASANT - Bennigan's Restaurant is suing the Church of Christ in Christian Union over the use of an adjacent parking lot.
Supreme Court closes gaps for kids in abuse and neglect proceedings
As it observes "The Year of the Child," the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has closed gaps in services for children with cases before the Family Courts and Circuit Circuits.
St. Albans woman sues neighbor who shot at her roof
CHARLESTON - A St. Albans woman is suing a man charged with shooting her roof three times with a rifle.
Woman afraid of dentists counter-sues one
CHARLESTON - A woman with a fear of dentistry has counter-sued her dentist, who claims she did not pay her bill.
Sexual harassment suit filed against Dept. of Corrections
Pruntytown Correctional Center CHARLESTON - Two former inmates at Pruntytown Correctional Center claim they were sexually harassed while incarcerated there.
Doctor suing hackers
CHARLESTON - A Charleston doctor is suing unknown hackers who she says misidentified themselves as her several times early this year.
Law professor among five teachers being honored by WVU Foundation
andre douglas pond cummings MORGANTOWN – A professor at West Virginia University's College of Law is among five faculty members being recognized for their efforts as recipients of this year's WVU Foundation Outstanding Teacher awards.
Inmate suing for $18.5 million
Mount Olive Correctional Complex CHARLESTON - A man serving a term of more than 100 years has filed a lawsuit against the State of West Virginia and is seeking $18.5 million in damages.
Raped inmate's case transferred to Kanawha Circuit
CHARLESTON - The case of a man who claims he was raped and harassed in Huttonsville Correctional Center has been transferred from Randolph Circuit Court to Kanawha Circuit Court.
Supreme Court says Cabell judge abused his discretion
CHARLESTON – If one lawyer gives another a break on a deadline, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled, courtesy requires a break in return.
Kanawha students to participate in Supreme Court LAWS project
Chief Justice Robin Davis CHARLESTON – Nearly 500 high school students from Kanawha County will attend oral arguments before the Supreme Court in Charleston on April 11-12 as part of the Supreme Court's eighth annual LAWS project.