News from December 2007
Appointment of special judge sought in Dues case
CHARLESTON –A civil case alleging fraud on behalf of two Kanawha judicial officers may resume again soon as all remaining circuit judges have recused themselves.
Ketchum formally starts Supreme Court bid
Huntington attorney Menis Ketchum speaks during his Dec. 12 press conference to formally announce his run for a seat on the state Supreme Court. (Photo by Chris Dickerson) CHARLESTON – Surrounded by family, friends and supporters, Huntington attorney Menis Ketchum made his bid for a seat on the state Supreme Court official.
Greening coal for a bright America
Manchin CHARLESTON -- As the governor of the second-largest coal producing state in our nation, and as chair of the regional interstate compact Southern States Energy Board (SSEB), I would like to offer some insight into the importance of greening of coal for a bright future in America.
Ireland to assist county clerks with voter address changes
Ireland CHARLESTON -- All 55 county clerks, with assistance from the Secretary of State's Office, will be mailing notices to certain voters later this month to confirm new address information, provided by the U.S. Postal Service, in order to comply with federal and state voter registration requirements.
Casey to become first woman State Bar executive director
CHARLESTON -- Charleston attorney Anita Casey has been named the first female executive director of the State Bar.
Passenger in car fleeing police sues driver for injuries
WINFIELD -- If you're going to elude police in a two-county chase, be careful who's driving.
Father sues mall after son was hurt on escalator
Charleston Town Center CHARLESTON - The father of a boy who was injured on the escalators at a Charleston mall has filed a personal injury lawsuit on behalf of his son.
Railroad job caused lung cancer, man claims
CHARLESTON - A former employee of a regional railroad company has filed a personal injury lawsuit claiming he contracted lung cancer within the scope of his employment.
King files another suit against Putnam General
CHARLESTON – The doctor at the heart of more than 100 medical malpractice suits involving Putnam General Hospital has filed a lawsuit against the facility, its former owner and several hospital administrators and physicians.
Va. woman sues after she was hit on used car lot
MARTINSBURG - A Virginia woman filed a suit against a used auto dealer after an employee on the lot injured her when he struck her with a car.
Okla. company sues Charleston law firm for $16 million
ROANOKE, Va. – An Oklahoma oil and gas company has filed a $16 million lawsuit against a Charleston law firm and two of its attorneys for legal malpractice and for breach of contract.
Ex-employee files two suits against Workforce West Virginia
CHARLESTON – A Cabin Creek woman has filed not one, but two lawsuits against the state of West Virginia, her former employer, alleging improper termination.
Man sues Martinsburg over sewer incident
MARTINSBURG - A Berkeley County man has filed a suit against the City of Martinsburg after his home was damaged when a sewer backed up into his basement.
Md. man seeks $500,000 in car wreck lawsuit
MARTINBURG - A Maryland man had filed a suit against a Berkeley County woman for $500,000 after he was injured in a car accident.
Kanawha assistant prosecutor charged with obstruction
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County assistant prosecutor has been charged with obstruction when he refused to cooperate with a police officer.
PERSONNEL FILE: James D. Meadows joins Steptoe & Johnson
Meadows CHARLESTON -– James D. Meadows has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson and will practice in the firm's Charleston office.
Aracoma survivor sues mine owners for failing to maintain facility
CHARLESTON - A Logan County miner who survived the 2006 Aracoma Coal Company mine fire that killed two of his co-workers is suing the company for failing to properly maintain the mine.
PERSONNEL FILE: Myerberg writes 'Malpractice Considerations'
Myerberg CHARLESTON -- David Myerberg, M.D., J.D., a member of Jackson Kelly PLLC, authored a chapter called "Malpractice Considerations In Practice" in the book "Coding for Chest Medicine: Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep, 2008" published by the American College of Chest Physicians.
Starcher says controversial comments hit wrong target
Starcher CHARLESTON - State Supreme Court Justice Larry Starcher apologized Thursday to the attorney to whom he recently referred as "window dressing" because of her Pakistani descent.
Burning bridges
When it doesn't fit their world view, cause and effect can play tricks on the minds of self-absorbed politicians.