News from June 2007
AG's office announces concealed handgun reciprocity agreements
McGraw Charleston - Attorney General Darrell McGraw recently announced concealed weapon reciprocity agreements with other states.
Court says judge needs to decide when plaintiff became sane
CHARLESTON -- To extend the statute of limitations for a man who suffered temporary mental illness, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals stretched the words "at the same time" to mean a few days.
State completes $807 million tobacco bond sale
CHARLESTON -- West Virginia made more than $800 million Thursday on the sale of its tobacco settlement bonds.
McGraw joins in brief in important securities fraud case
McGraw WASHINGTON, D.C. - State Attorney General Darrell McGraw is one of several state attorneys general who say they were standing up for the rights of investors when they filed a friend of the court brief Monday in a U.S. Supreme Court case.
Maynard plans to run for Supreme Court again
Maynard CHARLESTON – State Supreme Court Justice Elliott "Spike" Maynard says he isn't ready to give up his seat on the bench just yet.
Tabit files to run for Kanawha Circuit Court
Tabit CHARLESTON - Charleston attorney Joanna Tabit filed papers to run for a circuit court judge seat in 2008.
Mingo bus crash case settled out of court
WILLIAMSON - A multi-million dollar lawsuit between the driver of a tree-trimming truck and students on a Mingo County school bus the truck collided with has been settled out of court.
Singular mission: Economic cornerstone of W.Va. under attack
Roberts CHARLESTON -- West Virginia's economy is under attack. This attack is being focused on the state's coal industry, which supports nearly one-fourth of West Virginia's economy, pays nearly $1 billion in annual direct wages and provides hundreds of millions in dollars in state and local taxes.
Security freeze: What is it and what does it mean to you?
CHARLESTON -- Your wallet or purse is stolen along with its belongings, including your credit cards. What now?
Braxton magistrate won't get paid during suspension
Benjamin CHARLESTON- Braxton County Magistrate Carolyn Cruickshanks cannot draw her pay while on suspension for allegedly helping her son set up a jail inmate for retaliation, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled.
YOUR LEGAL WRITES: Spend some, lose some
CHARLESTON -- During the opening session of the Law Firm Marketing Partner Forum, which was held at the Turnberry Isle Resort and Country Club in Aventura, Florida, a lawyer was overheard talking to an attendee sitting next to him.
Motorcyclist sues paving company after accident
MORGANTOWN - A man who was injured after the motorcycle he was riding hit a drain created by a local road paving company is suing the company.
Braxton man says former employer discriminated, fired him
MORGANTOWN - A Braxton County man has filed a suit against his former employer, claiming he was discriminated against and fired.
Kanawha adding another courtroom to judicial annex
CHARLESTON - The Kanawha County court system is getting a new courtroom.
Justices order new trial in Mingo wrecker case
Starcher CHARLESTON – Mingo Circuit Judge Michael Thornsbury rewarded wrecker Kenneth Cox for deceitfully holding a vehicle, according to a May 25 opinion of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals.
St. Albans man sues city, water company for injury
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County man has filed a personal injury suit against West Virginia American Water Company and the town where he lives.
Woman says Harbor Freight Tools wrongfully fired her
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County woman has filed a suit against her previous employer, claiming she was unlawfully terminated.
DHHR joins McGraw in opposing feds' stance on Purdue Pharma settlement
McGraw CHARLESTON - The state's Department of Health and Human Resources has decided to back up Attorney General Darrell McGraw during the state's battle with federal Medicaid officials, claiming it was never entitled to any of the disputed funds from a settlement.
Woman sues after tripping at Blockbuster store
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County woman has filed a personal injury lawsuit against Blockbuster, claiming she was injured at one of the locations.