News from January 2007
Under The Dome for 2/5 issue
A look at court-related bills introduced during the first session of the 78th West Virginia Legislature.
Elkview woman blames lot owner for slip, fall on ice
CHARLESTON - An Elkview woman has filed a suit against the owners of a parking lot where she slipped and fell on a pile of ice and snow.
Tenants turn tables, file their own suit against landlord
CHARLES TOWN - Tenants of a Harper's Ferry rental home have filed a suit against their landlord, claiming he breached their contract by not providing a sufficient living atmosphere and tried to have them evicted.
PERSONNEL FILE: Teresa Helmick joins Steptoe & Johnson
Helmick CHARLESTON -- Teresa W. Helmick has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm's Charleston office Of Counsel.
Legal Aid launches site to help state residents
CHARLESTON - Legal Aid of West Virginia has launched a new Web site aimed at helping residents of the state get off on the right legal foot.
Judge says Mayo, teammates can play
Mayo HUNTINGTON - Huntington High basketball star O.J. Mayo was awarded a temporary restraining order Tuesday, meaning he can play in the Highlanders' next two games, both against nationally ranked opponents.
C&O mechanic claims he was fired because of ethics
CHARLESTON - A Poca man has filed a suit against a local car dealership, claiming he was unlawfully fired because he reported a co-worked who was illegally overcharging customers.
PERSONNEL FILE: Clayton Anderson joins Steptoe & Johnson
CHARLESTON -- Clayton G. Anderson has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson practicing in the firm's Charleston office as an associate.
The Hanna Hammer
State Judge Harry Hanna of our neighbor the Buckeye State made national headlines last week for taking a novel, if overdue, stance: Lawyers who lie and scheme in his court will lose the privilege of practicing before it.
Judiciary committees get to work on circuit, family court plans
Kessler CHARLESTON – Leaders of the judiciary committees at the West Virginia Capitol have split the work of choosing the right number of judges for the state's courts.
Couple accuses co-investors of deception, seeks $10 million
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County couple has sued their co-investors, claiming those people tried to freeze their assets and take over their business, and the couple is seeking $10 million in punitive damages.
Pa. woman sues Wheeling Jesuit after fall
WHEELING - A Pennsylvania woman has filed a suit against Wheeling Jesuit University because she fell on the property of the school and injured herself.
Katrina evacuee blames Budget Rent-a-Car for arrest
WHEELING - An Ohio County woman who came to West Virginia after her home in New Orleans was destroyed has filed a suit against an automobile rental company who reported the rental car she was using as being stolen.
N.Y. man sues doctor at Martinsburg VA Hospital
MARTINSBURG - A New York doctor has filed a suit against a former co-worker at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Martinsburg.
McGraw reaches temporary agreement with IGIA
McGraw CHARLESTON - Almost a month after filing suit, State Attorney General Darrell McGraw reached a temporary agreement IGIA, Inc., that provides the company will cease doing business in the state.
McGraw to run for AG again in 2008
McGraw CHARLESTON –Darrell McGraw will try to keep his seat as West Virginia's attorney general for another four years.
This Just In: Kanawha County
Jan. 16
This just in: Ohio County
Jan. 10
This just in: Monongalia County
Jan. 17
This just in: Jefferson County
Jan. 12