News from August 2007
Woman sues for daughter hit by drunken driver
MARTINSBURG - A Berkeley County woman has filed a suit on behalf of her daughter who was hit by a drunken driver while walking down a Martinsburg street.
Supreme Court to hear jail case in October
HUNTINGTON - The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has set a date to hear arguments over who should pay to house state inmates.
State economy is better than you think
Decanio CHARLESTON -- Regarding Forbes magazine's recent report of West Virginia's business climate ranked 50th, there is evidence to the contrary. There are several studies that indicate West Virginia has a better climate than Forbes claims.
Journalist sues contractor over attempt to censor story
WINFIELD – The publisher of a Putnam County news Web site has filed suit against an Ohio contractor for its attempt to stifle a story he was preparing on unlicensed blasting taking place on a new Wal-Mart store near his home.
Special judge appointed to hear noise ordinance writ
WINFIELD – As one legal action a Hurricane man filed in Putnam Circuit Court gets under way, another sees some action with the appointment of a special judge, and response by the defendant.
Hospital supervisor sexually harassed woman, suit says
CHARLESTON - A Lawrence County, Ohio, woman has filed a lawsuit against her former supervisor at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, claiming he sexually harassed her.
Women say they were fired from Wells Fargo because of their age
CHARLESTON - Charleston attorney Mark Atkinson has filed lawsuits on behalf of three Fayette County women who claim they were fired because of their age.
State Chamber annual meeting to highlight economic development, tax strategies
Maynard CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday released the agenda for the 2007 Annual Meeting and West Virginia Business Summit.
Work injury led to bankruptcy, man's suit says
WELLSBURG - An Ohio man and his family have filed a suit against a West Virginia steel company after he became ill and was forced to file for bankruptcy to help pay for his medical expenses.
State personnel director returning to private sector
Streyle-Anderson CHARLESTON -- Gov. Joe Manchin has announced that Billie Jo Streyle-Anderson, director of the West Virginia Division of Personnel, ws to leave the administration Aug. 3 to return to private sector work focusing on employment law and government liability.
Video showing some King plaintiffs shows up on YouTube
WINFIELD – Videotaped testimony from six of the more than 100 people who have filed medical malpractice suits against a former Putnam County doctor have popped up on YouTube.
Retired judge says AG, state agency bullying him over home sale
Egnor CHARLESTON – A retired judge wants to sell his home, but he says the state Real Estate Commission and even Attorney General Darrell McGraw's office are working to keep him from doing so.
Quadriplegic sues group that helps those with disabilities
CHARLESTON - A quadriplegic Raleigh County man has filed a lawsuit against a state nonprofit organization that is supposed to help residents with disabilities live independent, productive lives.
Attorneys pitch in to help Little League, other sports teams
CHARLESTON -- As friends, parents, or other relatives sit on the sidelines watching the children play Little League Baseball and a variety of other sports, the team's sponsors probably do not come to mind much during the game.