News from May 2006
Coal company accuses firm of defamation
CHARLESTON - A coal mining company accused of contaminating groundwater is suing the law firm that has filed a lawsuit against it, claiming those attorneys have done damage to its reputation.
Sheetz trial in Tucker County set for December
By Holly Martin
Flood victims' victory sets up second trial
BECKLEY – Flood victims won a jury verdict after a seven-week trial, but it will take another trial to identify the victims and decide who owes them what.
State legislative candidates see legal reform key to jobs, ecomomic growth
CHARLESTON –- Many West Virginia legislative candidates want to change the legal landscape in the Mountain State, according to a candidate survey by judicial watchdog group West Virginia Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (WV CALA).
Mason doctor rebuffed in presenting case before grand jury
Dr. Danny Westmoreland POINT PLEASANT - For a Mason County physician, the first day of May was more reminiscent of officials from the former Soviet Union touting their military supremacy than a celebration of American justice.
Cooper getting busy
CHARLESTON - Thornton Cooper might not get to enjoy much of his summer.
WV CALA lists 'Dirty Dozen'
CHARLESTON - A state legal reform group is warning voters in the May 9 primary election that legislative candidates on their ballot may be in the pocket of the personal-injury lawsuit industry.
Allstate fights publication of trial lawyer's book
David Berardinelli An age-old battle between insurers and the plaintiff's bar over "one of the biggest treasure troves of cash ever created," has reached another epic moment.
Dept. of Highways not sure how to respond to coal group
CHARLESTON - Hit with a 38-page complaint, West Virginia Department of Highways Legal Director Anthony Halkias has more than a few questions concerning a pending case in Kanawha Circuit Court.
Injunctive relief given in teachers' retirement case
Jim Lees CHARLESTON - Kanawha Circuit Judge Paul Zakaib, Jr. decided Monday to delay the merger of two state teacher retirement plans until a lawsuit filed by those opposed to the merger is settled.