News from February 2006
Woman says bank should repay her for fraudulent withdrawals
CHARLESTON – A Charleston woman claims a bank should reimburse her for money wrongly withdrawn from her checking account.
DOH employee claims sexual discrimination
CHARLESTON – A state Division of Highways employee says she has been sexually discriminated against after repeated unsuccessful attempts at promotions.
Man blames Charleston sports bar for wife's death after drinking
CHARLESTON – A Charleston man is blaming a city sports bar for his wife's death in an automobile accident after "she had consumed a number of intoxicating beverages" at the bar.
He's fighting for (him) you
It's always easier to pay lip service than to pay the piper. That's what we thought while watching Attorney General Darrell McGraw pander to little old ladies last week, feigning outrage over cuts in West Virginia's workers' compensation program.
Contributions to McGraw's 2004 campaign raise questions
Attorney General Darrell McGraw CHARLESTON – Some contributions to Attorney General Darrell McGraw's 2004 re-election campaign made by attorneys and family members at a Charleston law firm have raised questions about their legality on both a state and federal level.
Manchin: Skilled, knowledgeable work force vital for economic growth
Gov. Joe Manchin Recently, I met with students, educators and employers during a series of events marking Vocational Education Week in West Virginia and discussed the important role career and technical education plays in preparing a skilled, knowledgeable work force for businesses in today's marketplace.
Jury must apportion blame for flood among God and businesses
Ohio County Circuit Judge Arthur Recht BECKLEY -- A Raleigh County jury must divide the blame for the flood of July 8, 2001, between God and businesses.
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Man sues after wife was killed in school bus accident
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County man is suing four auto manufacturers after his wife was killed when a school bus backed over her in February 2004.
Giatras & Webb now two separate firms
CHARLESTON – A Charleston law firm of two prominent attorneys now is two separate operations.
Supreme Court calendar: Week of Feb. 27-March 3
Argument Docket
Pennsboro man blames CAMC for wife's death
CHARLESTON – A Ritchie County man says Charleston Area Medical Center is to blame for his wife's death.
Inmate says officer forced her to perform oral sex
CHARLESTON – An inmate at the Southwestern Regional Jail near Logan claims she was forced to perform oral sex on a correctional officer at the facility.
Family claims school librarian assaulted daughter
MORGANTOWN -- A family says the Monongalia County Board of Education breached its duty to supervise and control its staff and to provide safety and protection to its students.