News from February 2006
Learning from Dr. Harron
In the tragic tale that is America's affair with the fire-retarding mineral asbestos, Dr. Ray Harron of Bridgeport is one of the most villainous villains.
Newspaper seeks school bus video
MORGANTOWN -- A newspaper publishing company is suing the Monongalia County Board of Education for access to a video.
Kanawha circuit judges ask for pay raise for deputy clerks
CHARLESTON – The judges in Kanawha Circuit Court have asked the Circuit Clerk and County Commission for an $8,000 raise for entry-level deputy circuit clerks.
This just in: Kanawha County
Jan. 19
This just in: Putnam County
Melinda L. Pollock vs. G&G Builders
This Just In: Cabell County
Jan. 17
This Just In: Ohio County
Jan. 12
Bill would limit asbestos claims
CHARLESTON – A bill that has been introduced in both houses of the West Virginia Legislature would limit certain asbestos claims.
This Just In: Upshur County
Feb. 1
Judge dismisses King's suit against Putnam General
HUNTINGTON – A United States District Judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by Dr. John A. King against Putnam General Hospital.
Monongalia inmate sues for unjust enrichment
MORGANTOWN -- A Monongalia County former business owner is seeking over a million dollars for unjust enrichment of his business partners.
Asbestos bill (SB474)
Senate Bill No. 474
Embassy accuses Berkeley County man of fraudulent scheme
MARTINSBURG -- The Embassy of Papua New Guinea claims a Berkeley County man fraudulently obtained at least $94,000 while he worked as a senior diplomat.
Ravenswood woman says Putnam contractor provided unsafe workplace
WINFIELD – A Jackson County woman claims a Putnam County contractor didn't provide a safe workplace, and seeks damages after being injured on the job.
Whittaker firms sue woman for fraud
Jack Whittaker CHARLESTON – Powerball winner Jack Whittaker is suing a Beckley woman he hired to run a used car lot for him, claiming she defrauded the company out of thousands of dollars.
Lawyer's estate seeks payments from his firm
CHARLESTON – The executor of the estate of a Charleston attorney seeks nearly $700,000 from the firm in which the lawyer was an equity partner.
Logan County woman claims racial discrimination
CHARLESTON – A Logan County woman says a hair care salon company refused to even give her a job application because she is black.
Woman sues Ford over defective seatbelt
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman has sued Ford Motor Company over a defective seatbelt that she says caused her severe injuries in an accident.