News from February 2007
Kanawha judicial officers miss deadline to respond to civil suit
CHARLESTON – Two Kanawha County court officers face a possible default judgment in a lawsuit filed against them in Magistrate Court.
Putnam couple files malpractice suit
CHARLESTON - A Putnam County couple has filed a suit against a Charleston hospital, claiming the negligence of the doctor on duty caused permanent injury to the husband.
Man files suit over validity of father's life insurance forms
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County man filed a suit on behalf of the estate of his deceased father against the company that issued his father's life insurance and a woman claiming her infant child is the decedent's son.
Woman says neighbors, contractors trespassed, damaged property
MARTINSBURG - A Berkeley County woman filed a suit against her neighbors and a construction company for trespassing on her property and destroying trees and shrubbery while inserting a new sewer line.
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Mayo suspended four games by principal
Mayo HUNTINGTON - Huntington High School basketball star O.J. Mayo was given a two-week suspension Thursday by Principal Greg Webb.
Take down the stupid 'Open for Business' signs
By VIC SPROUSE
Standalone art for 2/5 issue: Manchin visits Marshall
Gov. Joe Manchin looks at a framed copy of The Parthenon from 1961 announcing that Marshall had been declared a university. HUNTINGTON -- Gov. Joe Manchin III met Wednesday with about 200 Marshall University students who are studying either journalism or political science.
Putnam man says he was wrongly fired
CHARLESTON - A Putnam County man filed a suit against Logan Corporation claiming he was unlawfully fired from his job.
McGraw reaches settlement with maker of water treatment systems
McGraw CHARLESTON - A yearlong battle between Attorney General Darrell McGraw and Hague Quality Water ended in a settlement in which Hague agreed to end private label credit card financing by its home dealers.
Former employee files asbestos suit against Carbide
CHARLESTON - A former Union Carbide employee has filed a lawsuit claiming he was exposed to asbestos during his time at the plant.
$405 million gas verdict could have 'chilling effect'
Segal SPENCER – A $405 million weekend verdict in a Roane County class-action suit could have a "chilling effect" on future oil and natural gas development in the state, according to one of the involved companies.
Putnam Chamber honors Craigo
Oshel Craigo was given the Mayo Lester Community Service Award on Jan. 26 by the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce at its Annual Dinner Meeting.
POCA -- The Putnam County Chamber of Commerce recently presented the 2006 Mayo Lester Community Service Award to Oshel Craigo at the Putnam Chamber Annual Dinner Meeting.