News from October 2006
Suit accuses former Mason County alloy plant owner of racketeering
HUNTINGTON – Though New Haven, W. Va., might not be found on many maps of the world, a lawsuit in federal district court says the Big Bend-area hamlet factors prominently into an international racketeering conspiracy.
Group sued by Druckman answer, file counterclaim
WINFIELD – The 25 plaintiffs in cases against Dr. John King who were sued by attorney William Druckman have filed an answer to his lawsuit and a consumer protection counterclaim.
Consumers for Justice case to stay in Virginia
Blankenship ALEXANDRIA, Va. – U. S. District Judge James Cacheris has refused jurisdiction in a defamation suit that Massey Energy Company and company president Don Blankenship filed against West Virginia Consumers for Justice.
Mysterious lawyer joins state Zyprexa case
HUNTINGTON - West Virginia taxpayers have retained a mysterious attorney in their lawsuit over ill effects of Zyprexa, a prescription drug for psychotics.
High Court still pondering tobacco laws
WASHINGTON, D. C. – After wrestling with a monumental decision over tobacco laws for a week, Justices of the U. S. Supreme Court decided to keep wrestling.
Woman says its not fun to swim at the YMCA
HUNTINGTON - A Cabell County woman says she was kicked in the head while swimming at the Huntington YMCA.
Student crushed by keg, suit says
MORGANTOWN - A Pennsylvania woman is claiming her foot was crushed by a keg while she shopped at a Morgantown liquor store.
Hemophiliac alleges police brutality
HUNTINGTON - A Huntington man says he was beaten after police confronted him while he was fixing the dome light in his car.
Vioxx cases filed in Brooke County
WELLSBURG - Two Brooke County men have joined in the litigation against Merck and Co., the manufacturer of Vioxx.
Greyhound employee labeled man "thug," suit says
CHARLESTON - A Charleston man is suing Greyhound Bus Lines over the discriminatory treatment he says he received.
Kanawha woman claims racism
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County woman says she was fired from her job because of her race.
Energy company demands payment
CHARLESTON - Central West Virginia Energy Co. has filed a lawsuit against Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corp., alleging it is owed almost $2 million because of a late check.
Nailers Hockey sued
WHEELING - Wheeling Pro Hockey has filed suit against the Wheeling Nailers hockey team, the Double-A affiliate of the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins, claiming the club owes it more than $100,000.
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