News from August 2006
YOUR LEGAL WRITES: More on lawyers, slogans and logos
CHARLESTON -- Gerald Riskin, a legal consultant with Edge International, believes branding is a license to burn money.
Man accuses former employer of slander
WHEELING - An Ohio County man is accusing his former employer of advising other individuals not to work with him.
Concrete supplier seeking money
WHEELING - An Ohio-based concrete supplier is suing four businesses, including Lowe's Home Centers, claiming they owe almost $300,000.
Woman, former landlords in war of words, rent and horses
WINFIELD -- A woman says her former landlords wrongly took possession of her rental home, barn and personal property, including horses.
Roofer sues employer over incident
Rockspring's Camp Creek mine in Wayne County. WAYNE - A roof bolter operator says he was injured during an April on-the-job incident and is suing the mining company for damages.
Woman blames McDonald's for slip and fall
MOUNDSVILLE - A Moundsville woman says McDonald's Corp. is to blame for her slipping on a patch of ice.
Putnam General blames impending closure on trial lawyers
Putnam General Hospital HURRICANE – Putnam General Hospital officials announced Tuesday that all inpatient services will end at the end of the month, and they placed the blame on trial lawyers.
Prior health woes saved Dues from previous suspension
CHARLESTON – A conditional suspension given to a Kanawha County attorney last year was not the first time he faced a reprimand or cited health reasons for his misconduct.
McGraw sues cigarette company
McGraw CHARLESTON - State Attorney General Darrell McGraw is suing a Panama-based cigarette company for a second time, claiming it has not paid the proper taxes to the state.
Doctor's suit against attorney might stall, but Bar investigation proceeding
POINT PLEASANT – Despite confusion on the status of the lawsuit he filed, a Mason County physician says he's excited to know that at least one aspect of his quest for justice against a Point Pleasant attorney is going forward.