News from 2006
Justices restore $1 million trust to UMWA
CHARLESTON – Justices of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals unanimously restored a $1 million trust fund that the United Mine Workers of America lost in the financial collapse of Blue Cross Blue Shield of West Virginia.
CVS gave wrong prescription, woman says
CHARLESTON - Instead of the medication her doctor prescribed for her, a woman is saying she was given someone else's order when she went to pick up her medicine at the CVS Pharmacy in Dunbar.
Women suing Dept. of Transportation over harrassment
CHARLESTON - Two sexual harassment cases were recently brought against the West Virginia Department of Transportation stemming from the alleged misconduct of two of its employees, one of which is alleged to have e-mailed bestiality photographs to a fellow employee.
Wet floor signs hidden, suit says
CHARLESTON - A Belle man says the wet floor signs at a Cross Lanes Exxon station were not displayed properly.
Methadone clinic sued for giving out Methadone
CHARLESTON - The administrator of the estate of a man killed in a car accident is suing the Charleston Treatment Center, saying it negligently gave Methadone to a man it knew was still on drugs.
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'The Law Works' first call-in show set for Oct. 19
Charleston -- Join "The Law Works" on West Virginia PBS this Thursday at 8:30 p.m. for the program's first call-in show. Host
States key to development of national energy policy
CHARLESTON -- Recently, I have had the opportunity to meet with many key coal industry leaders and decision makers throughout both West Virginia and our nation.
High Court will not hear Mingo County takeover case
CHARLESTON - The state's Supreme Court has decided not to deal with the state Board of Education's disputed takeover of the Mingo County school system, which was initiated by complaints from Mingo residents.
Justices fire Huntington fireman
CHARLESTON – Justices of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals fired a fireman whose urine sample suspiciously resembled tap water.
Kanawha Manufacturing suits settled
CHARLESTON - Kanawha Manufacturing recently settled two lawsuits brought against it by two vendors that claimed the company did not pay its bills.
P1 standalone art for 10/16 issue: Cavalcade of Trade
CHARLESTON -- The Charleston Area Alliance's annual Cavalcade of Trade took place Oct. 10-11 at the Charleston Civic Center.
Former W.Va. State student sues school with help of alumnus
West Virginia State University is located in Institute in western Kanawha County. INSTITUTE – A former West Virginia State University student has named her alma mater as the co-defendant in a personal injury lawsuit, and she is represented by a law firm whose senior partner is a prominent alumnus of the school, and, at one time, served as its academic dean.
Woman claims injury at Carpet World
MARTINSBURG - A woman says she was injured while shopping at Carpet World and has filed a lawsuit for compensation.
Woman trips going through door, blames businesses
MARTINSBURG - A Berkeley County woman is suing two businesses, claiming they are at fault for her tripping over steps and a door threshold.
MU summit to focus on innovative energy sources
HUNTINGTON -– Marshall University's Center for Business and Economic Research is hosting the West Virginia Innovative Energy Summit on Thursday, Oct. 19 at the Charleston House Holiday Inn in Charleston.