News from January 2007
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Kanawha man sues Dunbar nursing home
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County man, on behalf of his deceased father, has filed a suit against a health care facility in Dunbar.
How to stop the state's lawsuit assault
Cohen Memo to Jeff Jones, head of the personal injury bar in West Virginia: You are absolutely correct that "West Virginia is under assault."
Man says developer failed on many levels
CHARLES TOWN - A Berkeley County man is suing a West Virginia developer for unlawful land development and home building.
Judge wrongly transferred case, court finds
Maynard CHARLESTON – Thomas Taylor escaped at last from somebody else's class action in somebody else's courthouse.
Where is the outrage?
Sprouse CHARLESTON -- I predicted it months ago ... well, wait, saying I predicted it is like saying I predict Ohio State winning the National Championship: me and every other Tom, Dick and Harry has.
Justices give Logan officer half year of back pay
CHARLESTON – Logan Police Chief David White did not write a list of reasons why patrolman Mark Dickerson flunked probation.
Charleston Chamber supports funding to create intellectual capital
CHARLESTON -- Here is the Charleston Regional Chamber of Commerce's stand on West Virginia Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) funding.
Issues & Eggs breakfast set for Tuesday
CHARLESTON -- The Charleston Chamber of Commerce will host the 2007 Issues & Eggs breakfast Jan. 9 at the Charleston Marriott.
Judges must explain prying, Justices rule
Benjamin CHARLESTON – Land owners in highway condemnations can pry into appraisals of their neighbors in exceptional circumstances. But according to the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, judges who allow the prying must explain the circumstances.
SupCo calendar for 1/8 issue
Motion Docket
Mason doctor seeks reconsideration of dismissed malpractice suit
Vaidya POINT PLEASANT – A Mason County physician's motion to reopen his recently dismissed malpractice suit hinges on whether the judge agrees a certificate of merit is an absolute necessity for the case to proceed.
Henderson man copes with medical, legal pains
HENDERSON – Dr. Danny R. Westmoreland is not the only Mason County resident who alleges he was permanently injured by a Point Pleasant urologist.
Raleigh man sues AEP after on-the-job injury
CHARLESTON - A Raleigh County man is suing American Electric Power after he was injured on the job in 2004.
Former Nitro chemical plant sued because of dangerous toxins
CHARLESTON - Nine current and former Nitro families have filed personal injury and wrongful death suits against a now defunct chemical company and its eight successors.
Eggs cost 40K in damages, suit says
WHEELING - An Ohio County woman says she tripped over an egg cart and is suing for her injuries.
Nursing home failed to provide proper care, suit says
WINFIELD – A Teays Valley nursing home has been sued over alleged poor treatment a woman received in the facility before her death.