News from April 2006
Company says PSD wrongly rejected its bids
WINFIELD – The South Putnam Public Service District has been sued by a company that claims its bids for two construction projects were wrongly dismissed.
School board takes variance denial to court
WINFIELD – The Putnam County Board of Education doesn't think it needs to install a storm water detention facility under a proposed school bus parking lot, so it's taking the matter to court.
Eli Lilly wants AG's suit moved to Federal Court
CHARLESTON – Eli Lilly and Company has filed a notice of removal to have a lawsuit filed against it by the state Attorney General's office moved to Federal Court.
Letter: Grubb used system for his own gain
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Troubled doctor says he's unfairly shunned
CHARLESTON - A doctor accused of inappropriate sexual behavior almost 10 years ago is suing two men he feels are blocking his reappointment to Welch Community Hospital.
AG sues tobacco companies for $7 million shortfall
Darrell McGraw CHARLESTON -- State Attorney General Darrell McGraw's office has filed a lawsuit against major tobacco manufacturers to recoup about $7 million the companies aren't paying the state.
Marshall football player named in Cabell lawsuit
Hiram Moore HUNTINGTON - A former West Virginia prep star and current member of the Marshall University football team is charged with not making payments on a loan used to purchase his car.
Teachers retirement plan hearing set for Monday
CHARLESTON - Kanawha Circuit Judge Paul Zakaib will hold a hearing to discuss an injunction filed on behalf of West Virginia teachers who are seeking to block the merger of the state's two retirement plans.
Letter: Grubb a case for legal reform
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AG files suit against Florida-based debt collectors
CHARLESTON - The office of state Attorney General Darrell McGraw Jr. is claiming a Florida-based company has violated several facets of the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act.
Agsten says it wasn't paid for JP Morgan construction
CHARLESTON - The Charleston company hired to renovate the JP Morgan building in Charleston has filed a lawsuit stating it is owed more than $150,000.
Reynolds, Lorillard fail to cough up full tobacco payments
Cigarette makers R. J. Reynolds and Lorillard withheld $755 million from their April 17 payments to states under the national tobacco settlement.
Kanawha Manufacturing being sued again
CHARLESTON - A Charleston-based company was hit with a second lawsuit in five days that claimed it has neglected to pay its bills.
Council on Aging sued again: Man seeking $100K in sexual harassment suit
CHARLESTON - A man claiming he was threatened to be fired if he ended a relationship with his boss is suing the Council on Aging.
Supreme Court invites public to celebrate Law Day on May 1
CHARLESTON - The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia invites members of the public to celebrate Law Day on Monday, May 1, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the state Capitol Complex.
Mayflower discriminated against black workers, Supreme Court rules
CHARLESTON – Managers of a South Charleston stamping plant discriminated against black workers, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled.
Benzene case to go before feds
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory in Green Bank. CHARLESTON - The National Radio Astronomy Observatory in Green Bank can locate pretty much anything in this galaxy. Right now, though, the location of who's to blame for the death of one of its workers is escaping it.
Pritt team files post-trial motion; hearing set for May 31
Charlotte Pritt FAYETTEVILLE - Roger Forman thought he had proven his stance to a Fayette Circuit Court jury six weeks ago, but ultimately had to live with the fact that he had not. Now, he can only hope he proved it to the judge.
Society at risk in litigation culture, says author
Philip K. Howard If the American public doesn't get a better understanding of the corrosive effects of living in a lawsuit culture, the very functioning of society will be at risk.
Reversal allows granddaughter to build in subdivision
CHARLESTON – In an error with sorrowful consequences, Putnam County Circuit Judge N. Edward Eagloski destroyed the dream of a dying man.