News from February 2007
Man says Whittaker fired him after asking for bonus
Whittaker CHARLESTON - A Virginia man has filed a lawsuit against Jack Whittaker, claiming the Powerball winner fired him after he asked for his bonus.
Couple says Home Depot, installer didn't do job
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County couple has filed a suit against a national hardware store, as well as a local installation company, claiming the companies did not follow their contracts.
Davis to be on panel of AARP workshop on elder financial abuse, exploitation
Davis CHARLESTON -- The AARP Foundation, West Virginia ElderWatch and AARP West Virginia are co-sponsoring an AARP National Legal Training Project Workshop on Elder Financial Abuse and Exploitation on Wednesday, at the Marriott Charleston Town Center.
Byrd, Rockefeller recommend Rose for federal judge
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Charleston attorney Herschel H. "Ned" Rose III has been recommended by U.S. Senators Robert Byrd and Jay Rockefeller to serve as a federal judge in the Northern District of West Virginia.
Lewis County woman sues after being hit by car
CHARLESTON - A 75-year-old Lewis County woman has filed a lawsuit against a man who hit her with his car, permanently injuring her leg.
Another woman sues Whittaker for not paying settlement
Whittaker CHARLESTON - A Cabell County woman has filed a suit against Jack Whittaker, claiming the Powerball winner breached a contract in connection with a confidential agreement, and she seeks the money he has failed to pay.
Family says Arch Coal, insurer didn't fully pay out man's policy
CHARLESTON - The family of a former employee of Arch Coal has filed a lawsuit against the coal company and it's life insurance provider.
Man says company didn't properly install retaining wall
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County man has filed a lawsuit against a landscaping and construction company, claiming the company did not properly install a wall on his property.
Doctor claims former patient defrauded court
ELKINS – Melvin Heckel convinced jurors that a negligent doctor blinded him, but now the doctor claims to possess proof that Heckel faked blindness.
Jackson County woman says she was sexually harassed on the job
CHARLESTON - A Jackson County woman claims she was sexually harassed on the job.
Capehart excited about new job leading West Liberty
Capehart CHARLESTON -- Marshall University professor Rob Capehart is returning home, but not just for a visit.
Supreme Court suspends Clay lawyer
CHARLESTON – Wayne King of Clay must give up his law license for at least 60 days because he broke rules of professional conduct in borrowing from a client.
Amtrak employee sues over job injury
CHARLESTON - A Hinton man has sued Amtrak because the company has refused to pay any medical expenses for his on-the-job injury.
Roll out the (un)welcome mat
West Virginia's Department of Tourism touts Mountain State abundance
to out-of-state golfers, skiers, Civil War buffs and the like.
Energy independence is crucial to our economic future
Manchin CHARLESTON -- As chairman of the Southern States Energy Board (SSEB) and as the governor of a major energy-producing state, I have called upon fellow governors to join me in signing a Declaration of American Energy Independence. This document is a strong step toward ending our dependency on foreign oil.
Man says he has discovered 'the missing link,' sues school board
CHARLES TOWN - A Harpers Ferry man who says he has discovered "the missing link" claims the Jefferson County Board of Education "restricts the teaching of pertinent scientific and historical knowledge to all student in its jurisdiction."
Supreme Court hears coal lease dispute
CHARLESTON – Like a contestant on a quiz show, attorney Raymond Byrd of Wheeling searched for answers worth millions.
Man sues over assault on school bus seven years ago
CHARLESTON - A man blames the Kanawha County school board for an attack and sexual assault he endured in 2000.
Company sues over stolen wire
HUNTINGTON - More than $150,000 in wire was stolen from an area truck stop, and the company selling the wire is now suing the company who lost the shipment.