News from April 2007
One couple sues another over attack
MORGANTOWN - A Monongalia County couple has filed a suit against another couple after they claim the second couple attacked the husband.
Ohio man attacked at American Legion post, suit says
WHEELING - A couple from Ohio have filed a suit against an Ohio Couny American Legion Post after the man was attacked at the post.
Former Allied Waste worker says manager sexually harassed her
HUNTINGTON - A former customer service representative at Allied Waste filed a suit against a manager at the company after she claims he repeatedly sexually harassed her.
Woman says Sears responsible for her injuries
HUNTINGTON - A Kentucky woman has sued Sears after she claims she was injured while visiting the retailer's location at the Huntington Mall.
Couple says Kmart to blame for woman's parking lot fall
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County couple filed a suit against a national retailer after the wife fell and was injured in the store's parking lot.
Beckley seeks injunction concerning prevailing wage law
CHARLESTON - The City of Beckley has filed a lawsuit against the West Virginia Department of Labor and David Mullins, seeking an injunction and declaratory judgment concerning the renovation project on Neville Street.
Man files asbestos suit against Verizon
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County man employed by a Braxton County company has filed an asbestos suit against the company.
Attorney files two workers' comp cases
CHARLESTON - Charleston attorney Mark Atkinson recently filed two workers' compensation cases in Kanawha Circuit Court.
Lincoln board disputes former student claim for injuries from fight
HAMLIN - A student at the former Hamlin High School says the Lincoln County Board of Education is partly to blame for injuries she suffered after being attacked at a basketball game.
It's a shame about Ray
When Ray Harron decided to manufacture cancer diagnoses for money, he was probably thinking about his own bottom line.
High school students to listen to Supreme Court arguments
Davis CHARLESTON -- More than 300 high school and college students from the 22nd Judicial Circuit of Hampshire, Hardy and Pendleton counties are expected to attend Supreme Court arguments on April 17 at the Hampshire County Courthouse in Romney.
Wheeling attorney indicted on tax charges
RICHMOND, Va. – Wheeling attorney Paul J. Harris has been indicted by a federal grand jury on tax evasion charges.
Wal-Mart hit with time-shaving class action suit
CHARLESTON – Wal-Mart essentially steals from its employees, according to recently filed class action lawsuit.
Trooper suing State Police over demotion
CHARLESTON - A West Virginia State Trooper is suing the State Police after he says he was demoted because of alleged sexual harassment charges.
WVTLA praises passage of venue bill, rips U.S. Chamber
Jones CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Trial Lawyers Association has commended Gov. Joe Manchin for signing into law a bill that will limit out-of-state plaintiffs from filing lawsuits in West Virginia.
YOUR LEGAL WRITES: Choosing litigation over communication
Brown CHARLESTON -- As a clinical and forensic psychologist, David Clayman, Ph.D., has written about 3,000 reports used in civil and criminal litigation. He has dedicated 30 years of his professional life to the forensic psychological evaluation field, which makes him quite qualified to answer his own question.
PERSONNEL FILE: Martin & Seibert adds two attorneys to growing Martinsburg office
Frye MARTINSBURG -- Martin & Seibert L.C. is to adding to its growing practice, announcing the addition of two new attorneys in its Martinsburg office.
AG's Web site gets a new look
McGraw CHARLESTON – The Web site for state Attorney General Darrell McGraw's office has a new look.
Male victims the subject of domestic violence conference
CHARLESTON – Properly identifying and providing services to male victims of domestic violence and sexual assault will be the focus of a day-long conference next week in Charleston.
This Just In: Kanawha County
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