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News from February 2007


Supreme Court calendar for 3/5 issue

By The West Virginia Record |
Argument Docket

Former nonprofit boss says job was given to Mollohan associate

By Cara Bailey |
Mollohan WHEELING - The former president and CEO of a West Virginia nonprofit organization has filed a suit that alleges, among other things, his job was given to "a close associate" of Congressman Alan Mollohan.

Man says TV station wrongly fired him

By Cara Bailey |
WHEELING - An Ohio County man says he was wrongly fired from a Wheeling television station.

Hummel running for Second Circuit judge

By Cara Bailey |
MOUNDSVILLE - Marshall County attorney David Hummel Jr. has filed to run for Circuit Judge in the Second Judicial Circuit.

Contractor sues couple for nonpayment

By Cara Bailey |
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County general contractor claims a client did not pay for materials and labor.

Woman sues two estates, 7-Eleven over deaths of husband, children

By Cara Bailey |
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County woman has filed a suit against the estates of two men who she claims are responsible for the death of her husband and two children.

Supreme Court looking ahead in insurance opinion, attorney says

By John O'Brien |
Maynard CHARLESTON - A recent opinion by the state Supreme Court will help avoid future attempts at collusion by plaintiff's and insured parties, an attorney involved in the case said Monday.

Ohio County inmate sues over work detail injury

By Cara Bailey |
CHARLESTON - An inmate in the custody of the Ohio County Correctional Center has filed a lawsuit against the state Department of Transportation's Division of Highways after he was injured while on work detail.

Former Martinsburg attorney indicted in ex-wife's murder

By Cara Bailey |
MARTINSBURG - A former Martinsburg attorney has been indicted for the murder of his ex-wife.

Justices to participate in Read Across America Day

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON -- Two West Virginia Supreme Court justices will participate in Read Across America Day events honoring the March 2 birthday of the late Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss.

Author Scott Eblin to speak at Steptoe & Johnson's Labor Institute

By The West Virginia Record |
CLARKSBURG -- Business leader, executive coach and author Scott Eblin will share what it takes to move up to the next level and excel as an organizational leader at the Steptoe & Johnson Labor Institute July 19-20 at Snowshoe Mountain Resort.

30-day notice of suit under court scrutiny

By Steve Korris |
Albright CHARLESTON – Under West Virginia law anyone who intends to sue the state must give 30 days notice, but Justices of the Supreme Court of Appeals appear ready to strike down that law.

Justices asked to straighten out DNR raise issue

By Steve Korris |
Maynard CHARLESTON – Administrative Law Judge Paul Marteney tied West Virginia courts into knots when he rescinded pay raises for six Division of Natural Resources employees.

Minor sues children's home after being sexually assaulted by another resident

By Cara Bailey |
WHEELING - A minor blames a children's home where he staying after he claims he was the victim as sexual assault.

Never again isn't enough

By The West Virginia Record |
We were glad to see Fran Hughes, the right hand of West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw, finally called on the people's carpet earlier this month.

Putnam man sues CSX over on-the-job injuries

By Cara Bailey |
HUNTINGTON - A Putnam County man has filed a suit against his former employer for injuries he sustained while on the job.

Berkeley woman sues hospital over collection practices

By Cara Bailey |
MARTINSBURG - A Berkeley County woman has filed a suit against a local hospital, claiming the hospital violated the West Virginia Consumer Credit Act.

Widow sues 46 companies for husband's asbestos-related death

By Cara Bailey |
CHARLESTON - A woman whose husband died of a disease caused by asbestos exposure has sued 46 companies, including 16 in West Virginia, claiming they are responsible in for his death.

Former employee sues city of Montgomery

By Cara Bailey |
CHARLESTON - A Fayette County man has filed a lawsuit against the City of Montgomery, claiming he was wrongfully fired from his city job.

Morgantown man sues after being hit by car

By Cara Bailey |
MORGANTOWN - A Morgantown man has sued another city resident after he was hit by the man's car.