News from March 2007
Whittaker settles wrongful death suit
Whittaker WINFIELD -- Powerball winner Jack Whittaker on Monday settled the wrongful death lawsuit on the third day of testimony in the trial.
Judge chides expert witnesses in flood trial order
BECKLEY – For five years attorneys, promised to prove that coal mines and timber companies contributed to damage in a flood. But in the first trial of their claims, they produced no proof at all.
Berkeley man sues home builder after he fell through floor
MARTINSBURG - A Berkeley County man claims the construction company that built his home is responsible for him falling through his bedroom floor.
Pa. men seek damages for fire injuries
MARTINSBURG - Two Pennsylvania men blame a company that owns a cement quarry and factory in Martinsburg for injuries they sustained in a fire.
Former Verizon employees file class action over unpaid work
MARTINSBURG - Former employees of a Verizon call center in Martinsburg have filed a class action lawsuit.
Living up to 'Your Honor'
They spend their days elevated, literally, don priest-like flowing robes and command automatic deference while on the job.
Battle continues over lawsuit venue bill
Manchin CHARLESTON – A battle is brewing over a bill that would limit lawsuits filed by out-of-state residents.
Three drug suspects withdrew pleas after Supreme Court wiring opinion
CHARLESTON -- Three Nicholas County drug suspects who had pleaded guilty withdrew their pleas after the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that police cannot send "wired" informants into homes without a warrant.
Attorney worries residents misunderstand taping opinion
MADISON – Attorney Benjamin Conaway, who persuaded the Supreme Court of Appeals to throw out taped evidence against a drug suspect, worries that many West Virginians misunderstand the decision of the Justices.
Albright Jr. a no-show in own legal cases
PARKERSBURG – In addition to some of his clients, a Wood County attorney seems to have difficulty in keeping court dates in his own personal legal issues.
WVU Moot Court competition full of drama
Baker Cup finalist Steven Conifer hoists his trophy after being declared the winner. MORGANTOWN – Two people never worked as hard for $850 as Steven Conifer and Jenifer Matko.
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March 15
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March 1
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March 14
Another hurdle cleared toward safer mining
CHARLESTON -- During last year's legislative session, the members of the Legislature and I came together to pass a mine safety bill that would lead the way for the first national mine safety legislation to come out of Congress in more than 25 years.
Wrongful death trial against Whittaker begins
WINFIELD – Responsibility. That word seems to be at the heart of the wrongful death trial against Powerball winner Jack Whittaker that started Wednesday in Putnam Circuit Court.
PERSONNEL FILE: New lawyers admitted to Bar
CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals admitted the following applicants into the practice of law on March 14:
Ruling could mean money for state tobacco farmers
LOUISVILLE, KY - A judge's ruling Monday could mean $130 million could be awarded to the Burley Tobacco Growers Cooperative Association, including more than 3,800 tobacco farmers from West Virginia.