News from September 2006
Maynard draws laughs at Court reception
CHARLESTON -- Justice Spike Maynard earned the loudest laughter at a West Virginia Bar Association reception for the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals on Sept. 6, by observing that the word "respect" can signal something else.
Attorney explains confusing suit to Justices
CHARLESTON – Attorney Frank Venezia of Madison explained a confusing malpractice suit against attorney Kenneth Chittum of Bluefield to the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, but he would rather not explain it to a jury.
Woman awarded $10 million from hospital
MORGANTOWN - A Morgantown woman who blamed Ruby Memorial Hospital for an infection she sustained after knee surgery was awarded $10 million in general damages.
Plastic surgeon sued for botched procedure, sexual advances
Blair WINFIELD – A woman has sued a Putnam County plastic surgeon over a botched facial procedure and unwanted sexual advances.
Engineers union appealing to Supreme Court
CHARLESTON - A locomotive engineers union is asking the state Supreme Court to overturn a Kanawha Circuit Court judge's contention that state lawmakers are immune from being fired from their private jobs because of taking time off to attend legislative sessions.
Mexican restaurant to blame for slip
MARTINSBURG - A Berkeley County woman says the restaurant at which she was eating is to blame for her slip and fall.
Settlement offered but no resolution yet in religious portrait case
Until it was stolen last month, this picture of Jesus has been hanging in a hallway at Bridgeport High School for about 40 years. CHARLESTON - Just when the issue finally appeared dead, Jesus of Bridgeport found a way to resurrect himself.
None indicted in Mason County forgery case
POINT PLEASANT – At least for now, no charges will be brought against anyone suspected in the forgery of a settlement check owed to a Mason County physician.
Governor creates 21st Century Jobs Cabinet
CHARLESTON -- Gov. Joe Manchin III on Tuesday signed an executive order creating the 21st Century Jobs Cabinet of West Virginia.
Energy industry to fund plan for state coal conversion facility
CHARLESTON -- Gov. Joe Manchin on Wednesday announced that leading industry consultants will develop a plan and conceptual design for a coal-to-liquids manufacturing facility in West Virginia.
SupCo Calendar for 9/11 issue
Motion Docket
Possible standalone for 9/11 issue -- Mountaineers Recycle
West Virginia University Mountaineer mascot Brady Campbell does his part to help the environment by placing bottles and cans in one of the new "Mountaineers Recycle" bins at Milan Puskar Stadium.
Fireball injured workers, suit says
CHARLESTON - Two men claim a fireball severely burned them while they were working and our suing their employer.
Suit filed against insurance company demanding payment
CHARLESTON - A Taylor County man who missed two months of work says his insurance company has failed to pay his disability insurance claim.
WVU sued over fight at football game
MORGANTOWN - A Monongalia County woman has filed suit against West Virginia University's Board of Governors over a parking lot fight at a football game.
Charles Town Races sues asbestos-removal company
CHARLES TOWN - The owner of Charles Town Races and Slots is blaming a Sissonville-based asbestos abatement company for creating a health hazard on its property.
Blacksmith sues race track
CHARLES TOWN - A former blacksmith at Charles Town Races and Slots says he was forced to work in an unsafe area and was not paid benefits promised to him.
Businessman sues state tax commissioner over missed hearing
CHARLES TOWN - A Charles Town man says the state Tax Commissioner's Office did not notify him of when his assessment appeal hearing would be held and claims his right to due process was violated.
State Chamber's position on civil justice reform
CHARLESTON -- Here are the components of civil justice reform suggested by the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce in its policy issues report for the 2007 legislative session:
Kanawha court official resigns
CHARLESTON - Kanawha County's court administrator resigned last week and plans to return to private practice.