News from 2006
Financial advisor charged with misappropriation
CHARLESTON - A federal agency is suing a Charleston investment adviser, claiming he misappropriated funds to pay for his own personal expenses.
'The Law Works' begins new season Oct. 12
CHARLESTON -– West Virginia Public Broadcasting's "The Law Works" begins its eighth season with a discussion about insurance and tort reform. Tune in Thursday, Oct. 12 at 8:30 p.m. on West Virginia PBS, the state's public television network.
Residents sue Sago mine operator, trucking companies for pollution, noise
BUCKHANNON -– Three Upshur County residents have filed suit against the Sago Mine operator and two local trucking companies, citing excessive noise and mining-related pollution have allegedly made life difficult.
West Virginians should stand up to Blankenship
By HUGH M. CAPERTON
PERSONNEL FILE: Spilman Thomas & Battle add three attorneys
Beblo CHARLESTON -- The law firm of Spilman Thomas & Battle PLLC is pleased to announce the following attorneys have joined the firm.
Tinder: Court would have to give nod to attorney conduct, court proceeding changes
Jeannettia D. Spencer poses with her son James. CHARLESTON – Recourse already exists for a party to have a case that was dismissed to later be reopened, and requirements that attorneys to carry malpractice insurance would have to come from the state Supreme Court, and not the state Legislature, says the head of the state Bar association.
Whittaker's companies seek petition against wife
Whittaker WINFIELD – More than two dozen companies of Powerball winner Jack Whittaker have filed a petition for injunction to keep his estranged wife from claiming any interest to land owned by them.
Former Hurricane Police Chief settles suit
WINFIELD - A former police chief in Hurricane settled his lawsuit with the city for $20,000.
Attorney gets more than half of Pinecrest settlement
BECKLEY - More than half of a $300,000 settlement awarded to the family of a man who was beaten to death at Pinecrest Hospital will be given to the family's attorney.
Settlement reached with Huntington police
HUNTINGTON - The Huntington Police Department reached a settlement with a female officer who claimed she was sexually harassed by co-workers.
Hrko: Carte difficult to replace
PINEVILLE - Judge John Hrko can remember the days when Harold "Butch" Carte could bench-press more than 400 pounds.
Lawsuits have side effects
Forbes Magazine (circ. 900,000) proclaimed earlier this month that West Virginia was the second-worst state in the U.S. in which to do business.
Chasing the American Dream ... in W.Va.
Cohen CHARLESTON -- West Virginia is losing her children to the American Dream, according to well-known demographics expert William H. Frey.
McGraw has banked on outside counsel in recent years
McGraw CHARLESTON – Attorney General Darrell McGraw's office has appointed outside counsel as special assistant attorneys general more than 25 times in the last three years.
Woman again suing Charleston Newspapers
CHARLESTON - A woman who says she was injured while working at Charleston Newspapers has filed another lawsuit against the company, claiming it is to blame for her fall.
Calwell beats flood trial deadline via e-mail
Calwell WHEELING – By e-mail, attorney Stuart Calwell of Charleston barely beat a deadline to explain his theories for a trial over a flood that soaked southern West Virginia five years ago.
Attorney General attempting to enforce penalty
McGraw CHARLESTON - The state's Board of Registration for Professional Engineers has filed a lawsuit through the office of state Attorney General Darrell McGraw against a man it says violated several engineering laws.
Thornhill must open financial records
CHARLESTON – Kanawha Circuit Judge Charles King has ordered Thornhill Superstores to open its financial records to former customers who sued the dealer over a "dollar over invoice" promotion.
Banana Joe's of Huntington in trouble
HUNTINGTON - A Kentucky man blames Banana Joe's Island Party nightclub and four other defendants over an automobile accident that occurred in August 2004.
Consultant illegally sold company, lawsuit says
MARTINSBURG - A West Virginia company says a man it hired as a consultant sold its assets to another company.