News from June 2007
Class action suit targets masseur who allegedly videotaped patrons
Filbin CHARLESTON - A class action lawsuit has been filed against the owner of a massage therapy salon after he allegedly videotaped patrons as they undressed.
Family blames nursing home for man's death
CHARLESTON - A wrongful death and medical malpractice suit was filed against a Dunbar nursing home by the family of a man who they claim died from negligent care while a resident at the facility.
Woman blames Penn Station sub shop for fall in parking lot
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County woman has filed a suit against a local restaurant, claiming she was injured when she stepped in a hole in the restaurant's parking lot.
Putnam woman sues Bert Wolfe, supervisor for sexual harassment
Bert Wolfe Ford is located on Charleston's West Side. CHARLESTON - A Putnam County woman has filed a suit against her employer, claiming she suffered from sexual harassment to the point she cannot return to work.
'Inartful words'
"Inartful" itself isn't actually a word. But it's the one Chief Deputy State Attorney General Fran Hughes has chosen to explain away her raw dishonesty before a State Senate Committee back on Feb. 12.
ALL THINGS JURY: Do you know what your jury is thinking?
CHARLESTON -- You and your client are facing a monumental challenge -– a lawsuit. After exhaustive research and analysis, you are confident you can secure a positive outcome for you and your client. It all comes down to the verdict.
Dog attack leads to civil suit
HUNTINGTON - A Kanawha County man filed a suit against a St. Albans landowner after he was attacked by a dog on the man's property.
Justices uphold man's conviction in child's death in hot car
CHARLESTON – Adonis Thompson, who slept while his two-year-old son died in a hot car, failed to convince the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals that he did not commit a crime.
Berkeley woman sues after fall at Lowe's
MARTINSBURG - A Berkeley County woman has filed a suit against a national home improvement store, claiming she was injured when she fell.
Justices grant new trial to rape suspect
Davis CHARLESTON – Justices of the U. S. Supreme Court convinced Justices of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals to grant a new trial to rape suspect Denver Youngblood Jr.
Man blames two others for daughter's injuries
WELLSBURG - A Brooke County man has filed a suit against two other West Virginia men on behalf of his minor daughter.
Former Mason physician sued five times in seven years
POINT PLEASANT -– Court records show five previous malpractice suits against a Point Pleasant doctor now residing in Illinois, including one that is under seal.
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Three new members join WVU Alumni Association board
The WVU Alumni Association Board of Directors recently elected three new members. They are, from left, Phillip "Phil" Gaujot of Morgantown, Heather Heiskell Jones of Charleston and William F. "Bill" Kennedy of Bayhead, N.J. MORGANTOWN -- The West Virginia University Alumni Association elected officers and new board members during its board of directors' annual meeting in May.