News from August 2007
Four families file asbestos suit against Vimasco
CHARLESTON - Four families have filed a joint asbestos lawsuit against Vimasco Corporations, a Nitro facility, seeking damages for their injuries.
Women's fight over gun results in lawsuit
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County woman filed a suit against another woman after she was bitten on the hand while trying to take a gun away from the woman.
Effective communication for lawyers topic of September conference
CHICAGO -- Communicating with juries, the art of client-centered communication and how personality determines success with clients are among the topics at the Focus on Critical Communications conference of the ABA Standing Committee on Lawyers' Professional Liability.
'We Are Marshall' DVD set for Sept. 18 release
Matthew McConaughey, left, and Matthew Fox star in "We Are Marshall." HUNTINGTON -- With the announcement of the Sept. 18, 2007 release date for the DVD of "We Are Marshall" from Warner Home Video, West Virginians will see the state and Marshall University receive attention for the story about one of the most tragic events and spirited recoveries in college sports history.
Business group funding plaintiffs for profit
CHICAGO - In the ongoing battle between businesses and personal injury attorneys, at least one group of companies is pulling for the other side -- because business is better that way.
Manchin is first governor to deploy with USS West Virginia on exercise
Commanding Officer of the USS West Virginia Chris Anklam shows Gov. Joe Manchin the view from sea.
CHARLESTON -– Gov. Joe Manchin returned to West Virginia late Monday from a three-day visit on the USS West Virginia (SSBN-736).
Parents, guardians need to look for signs of lead in kids' toys
McGraw CHARLESTON -- If you are a parent, guardian, babysitter or even a passer-by then you know that children are notorious for constantly putting things into their mouths whether it is food, a toy, or even dirt.
Celebrating our West Virginia Business Volunteer Council
Manchin CHARLESTON -- It is always fun to have something, someone or some place to brag about in my monthly column. That is never hard to do!
Recognizing the importance of service to others
Manchin CHARLESTON -- Mahatma Gandhi said," The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others."
Man allergic to cheese seeks $10 million from McDonald's
MORGANTOWN - A Monongalia County man is seeking $10 million from McDonald's after an employee put cheese on his sandwich.
Couple says food truck driver wrongly cashed their checks
MARTINSBURG - A Berkeley County couple have filed a suit against a driver of Schwan's Food seeking $25,000 because they claim he broke their agreement and cashed three of their checks at once.
Berkeley woman sues market after slip and fall
MARTINSBURG - A Berkeley County woman filed a suit against a local grocery store after she slipped and fell in one of the aisles.
Former Union PSD employee claims racial discrimination
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County man who claims he was mistreated because of his race has filed a suit against his former employer, seeking punitive and compensatory damages.
Frost Brown Todd opens office in West Virginia
McQueen CHARLESTON -– Frost Brown Todd, one of the largest law firms in the region, has announced the opening of its ninth office, the first in the state of West Virginia.
PERSONNEL FILE: Shingleton awarded National Affiliate Award
Shingleton CHARLESTON -- Steptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that Lorena A. Shingleton, a paralegal in the firm's Charleston office, has recently been awarded the prestigious National Affiliates Award by NALA, The National Association of Legal Assistants/Paralegals.
McGraw hands out more money, defends actions
CHARLESTON – Attorney General Darrell McGraw on Tuesday again defended the way his office doles out OxyContin settlement money.
Background on the OxyContin settlement
CHARLESTON -- Attorney General Darrell McGraw continues to appropriate the OxyContin settlement money.
Foundation holds nuisance discussion
Schwartz WASHINGTON, D.C. - The past, present and future of public nuisance claims were all part of a discussion broadcasted recently by the Washington Legal Foundation.
Fans can win WVU-MU tickets at Paint the Capital CIty Green pep rally
CHARLESTON – Two lucky Marshall University fans have an opportunity to win tickets to watch their Thundering Herd face off with the West Virginia University Mountaineers at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
The YouTube Six
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