News from December 2007
Cherish your citizenship
Lately, we have seen in the news the brave Pakistani lawyers protesting the sacking of their Supreme Court and the marshal law placed upon them. We have also seen protesters shot in Caracas, Venezuela when protesting against their president's attempt at a power grab to become its next dictator.
Davis warns judges to stop excluding expert witnesses
Davis CHARLESTON – Chief Justice Robin Davis of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has warned circuit judges to stop excluding expert witnesses.
Shabazz weighs in on hate-crime dispute between AG, Logan prosecutor
Shabazz CHARLESTON – Though state black leaders are keeping mum on a dispute between the state attorney general and the Logan County prosecutor over filing hate-crime charges in a civil rights case, a Washington, D.C.. attorney said West Virginians should "stay tuned" if the case continues to be a political football.
Man sues Hurricane over sewer incident
WINFIELD -- Sewer blown into his home by city employees is causing a mess of problems for a Hurricane resident, according to a lawsuit.
Woman blames city for fall outside Civic Center
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County woman has filed a suit against the City of Charleston, claiming she was injured at the Civic Center.
Lincoln man blames CAMC for ulcers
CHARLESTON - A Lincoln County man has filed a medical malpractice suit against a local hospital after he developed pressure ulcers during his stay.
Inmate sues DOH after he was injured on work crew
CHARLESTON - An inmate at a state correctional center has sued the state Division of Highways after he was injured while on a work crew.
This Just In: Kanawha County
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This Just In: Monongalia County
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This Just In: Berkeley County
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This Just In: Cabell County
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This Just In: Brooke County
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This Just In: Putnam County
Dec. 3
Eagloski named in ethics complaint filed by Putnam Web site publisher
CHARLESTON – For the second time in as many months, the publisher of a Putnam County news Web site has filed an ethics complaint against a Putnam judicial officer alleging, among other things, interference with the press.
PEIA should hold McGraw responsible for retirees' pain
Cohen CHARLESTON -- So let's get this straight: 37,000 retired West Virginia public employees suddenly face new co-pays, out-of-pocket expenses or have discovered that their doctors no longer accept new coverage under the state's PEIA plan.
Moats elected president of W.Va. Judicial Association
CHARLESTON -– Circuit Judge Alan D. Moats of Barbour and Taylor Counties is the new president of the West Virginia Judicial Association, Supreme Court Administrator Steve Canterbury announced Dec. 5.
PERSONNEL FILE: Hammond named partner at Bailey & Wyant
Hammond CHARLESTON -- The Charleston office of Bailey & Wyant, PLLC is proud to announce the partnership of Jason S. Hammond.
Family gets $550,000 verdict for harassment by photographer
WHEELING -- An Ohio County jury ruled that a Charleston wedding photographer stalked and harassed a Parkersburg couple for a year and half after their wedding.
Suit prompts changes to PROMISE policy
CHARLESTON - Due to a lawsuit filed by a West Virginia University student, the PROMISE scholarship's leave of absence policy is receiving an overhaul.