News from May 2007
Judge dismisses Sissonville student's case over failing grade
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha Circuit Court judge has dismissed the case filed on behalf of a Sissonville High School straight-A student who was given an F on one of her projects.
PERSONNEL FILE: Alyssa Sloan relocates to Steptoe & Johnson's Martinsburg office
Sloan MARTINSBURG -- Alyssa A. Sloan, Of Counsel to Steptoe & Johnson, has relocated her practice to the firm's Martinsburg office.
Sanders appointed to family court post
CHARLESTON -- Gov. Joe Manchin has appointed David M. Sanders to fill the vacancy in West Virginia's 15th Family Court Circuit.
Attorney asks Supreme Court to rehear coal lease case
CHARLESTON - It takes nerve to bring up new evidence after Justices of the Supreme Court of Appeals have decided a case, and attorney Christopher Riley of Wheeling has nerve.
Late woman's suit says she got asbestos through father's belongings
CHARLESTON - Pittsburgh attorney David Chervenick has filed an asbestos suit against 69 companies on behalf of a woman who died from asbestosis and mesothelioma.
Woman sues Mimi's after falling at Dunbar location
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County woman has filed a suit against a local restaurant/video lottery parlor after she was injured while at the establishment.
Arizona couple names 77 companies in asbestos suit
CHARLESTON - A former West Virginia couple filed an asbestos suit against 77 different companies, claiming the husband is ill because of their negligence concerning asbestos safety.
Parents sue youth pastor for sexually abusing daughter
CHARLESTON - The parents of a Kanawha County girl have filed a sexual harassment suit against a local assistant youth pastor, claiming the man repeatedly sexually abused their daughter.
YOUR LEGAL WRITES: Law students respond to pressure
Brown CHARLESTON -- Some law school professors feel that grading students' work is one of the most stressful parts of their job because constructive criticism can seem so overwhelmingly negative.
PERSONNEL FILE: Sarah McCarty joins Steptoe & Johnson
McCarty CHARLESTON -- Sarah C. McCarty has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm's Charleston office as an associate.
Suit alleges Kanawha judicial officers defrauded refinance company
CHARLESTON – Despite one lawsuit coming to a close against them, two Kanawha County judicial officers face a new legal challenge in a suit filed against them alleging fraudulent acts in the repayment of a loan on their cars.
Lawsuits against Dues come to finality
CHARLESTON – Two legal actions against a Kanawha County mental hygiene commissioner have come to close with one going in his favor, and the other in a judgment against him.
It's not about the money
Lawyers are sworn officers of the court. At least they're supposed to be.
Stuart exploring possible AG run
Stuart CHARLESTON – Charleston attorney Mike Stuart says he is exploring his options for a possible 2008 run for state Attorney General.
Maynard warns that ruling could lead to more entanglement
Maynard CHARLESTON – Justice Spike Maynard of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals warns that a recent Court decision will encourage attorneys to entangle themselves in businesses they represent.
Wife made ill by asbestos husband brought home from work, suit says
CHARLESTON - A Cabell County couple has filed an asbestos lawsuit against 96 companies, claiming the wife was made ill by asbestos dust her husband brought home from work.
Man says stay at CAMC led to permanent bump on his head
CHARLESTON - A former patient of Charleston Area Medical Center claims he was injured while admitted in the hospital and now has a permanent bump of his head.
Cabell woman sues 100 companies, including Inco, for husband's death
CHARLESTON - A Cabell County woman has filed an asbestos lawsuit against 100 different companies on behalf of her late husband.
Jefferson man says he was injured being tossed from bar
CHARLES TOWN - A Jefferson County man blames a restaurant for his injuries after he says he was thrown out of the establishment.