News from November 2006
Morgan County Courthouse to receiving funding for rebuilding effort
The Morgan County Courthouse was destroyed by fire in August. This is one of the courtrooms. BERKELEY SPRINGS -– The West Virginia Courthouse Facilities Improvement Authority was to present a sizeable grant to the Morgan County Commission to assist with rebuilding the Morgan County Courthouse on Friday.
What Republicans need in 2008 � Shelley and more
CHARLESTON -- I ran into Shelley Moore Capito at Kroger and it made me finally sit down and write this article. I've been meaning to write it since the end of the election.
Councilman's countersuit demands $10 million
CHARLESTON - The Nitro City councilman alleged to have used a fellow councilman's identity to e-mail a sexually explicit photograph of himself has filed a $10 million counterclaim against his accuser.
Several asbestos suits filed
CHARLESTON - A Pittsburgh attorney and his Charleston associate recently filed 12 asbestos lawsuits in Kanawha Circuit Court.
Financial advisor responds to allegations
CHARLESTON - A prominent Charleston financial advisor has responded to allegations that he facilitated a misappropriation scheme.
Mediation fails, schedule filed in case against Kanawha judges
CHARLESTON - After the two sides went through more than two hours of fruitless mediation, a federal judge filed on Tuesday a scheduling order in the case of a county employee who was fired by one retired and six current Kanawha Circuit judges.
Davis says med mal wait period is unconstitutional
Davis CHARLESTON – Supreme Court of Appeals Chief Justice Robin Davis believes a law requiring 30 days notice before the filing of a medical malpractice suit violates the West Virginia Constitution, but the other Justices would rather not say what they believe.
PERSONNEL FILE: FAA official to receive WVU Eberly Alumni Recognition Award
Jordan MORGANTOWN -- Dr. Jon L. Jordan, the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) federal air surgeon, is the recipient of this year's Eberly College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Recognition Award at West Virginia University.
PERSONNEL FILE: Jason Leasure Joins Steptoe & Johnson
Leasure HUNTINGTON -- Jason A. Leasure has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm's Huntington office as an associate.
Lawsuit abuse hurts state's job prospects, WV CALA says
Cohen WHEELING - West Virginia must improve the reputation of its court system if the state wants to improve job opportunities for local workers, according to a statewide group.
Now Playing: Another Hollywood-worthy West Virginia drama
Cohen CHARLESTON -- The much anticipated premiere of "We Are Marshall" is exciting for West Virginia.
Sue as I say, not as I sue
Dugger NEW YORK -- In recent years, the courts of West Virginia have been a favorite target of the self-labeled tort "reform" movement.
C8 science panel requests DuPont worker study
Deitzler PARKERSBURG - The C8 science panel has asked and now hopes to receive.
Asbestos suit filed
CHARLESTON - A recently filed asbestos lawsuit names only two defendants, the successors-in-interest to several railroads.
Slip-and-fall suit filed
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County woman is suing a pharmacy for not maintaining its floor in a safe condition.
Man's estate says he was crushed by trucks, sues owner
CHARLESTON - The estate of a Kanawha County man who was crushed between two tractor-trailers is suing over his death.
Wine distributor challenging tax
CHARLESTON - A Charleston wine distributor is claiming tax breaks given to in-state wineries violate the commerce clause of the U.S. Constitution and is suing the state's Alcohol Beverage Control Commission.
Man sues over checks forged by cleaning lady
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County man says his cleaning lady stole his checks and began forging them, leading to a dispute with a collection service.
Parent brings wrongful death claim against toy manufacturer
WHEELING - A Martinsburg man whose infant son choked on a toy and died is suing the toy's manufacturer.
Strip club sued; man asks for $1.5 million
CHARLES TOWN - A Virginia man says he was placed in a chokehold and thrown to the ground at a Bunker Hill strip club and has filed a lawsuit seeking $1.5 million.