News from November 2007
Roane man says pharmacy gave him larger dose of medicine
CHARLESTON - A Roane County man has filed a suit against a local pharmacy after he passed out after being given a larger dosage of medication than he was prescribed.
Woman says boss at W.Va. State mistreated, wrongly fired her
CHARELSTON - A Kanawha County woman has filed a suit against West Virginia State University, claiming she was wrongfully fired and assaulted by her supervisors while working at the school.
Deaf woman sues state deaf school for injuries from fall
The West Virginia Schools for The Deaf and The Blind are located in Romney. CHARLESTON - A Cabell County woman has filed a suit against her alma mater, claiming the lack of handrails near steps caused her to fall and break her leg.
Woman sues after tripping in Wendy's parking lot
HUNTINGTON - A Monongalia County woman has filed a suit against a national fast food restaurant after she tripped in the parking lot.
Jackson Co. woman says Cingular discriminated against her
CHARLESTON - A Jackson County woman has filed a suit against her previous employer, claiming she was fired because of her sex.
Levine relocates to Ohio amidst Ill., W. Va. suits
CHARLESTON – After first following the advice of Horace Greeley by going west -– to Illinois -– a former Mason County physician has heeded the call of Chrissie Hynde in going back to Ohio. Both moves, records show, preceded him being named in civil suits.
Former Mason doctor named in Ill. wrongful death suit
CHARLESTON – In addition to the one pending against him in West Virginia, a former Mason County physician is now defending himself in a civil suit in Illinois.
Judge right to dismiss homicide indictment, Justices rule
CHARLESTON – Pine logs rolled off a truck and killed a woman, but according to the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals that doesn't make the truck driver a criminal.
Ohio man sues 38 companies in asbestos suit
CHARLESTON - An Ohio man has filed an asbestos lawsuit against 38 companies, claiming they produced asbestos-containing materials, which caused him to contract mesothelioma.
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Recht wrong to exclude expert witness, Justices say
Recht CHARLESTON – Ohio Circuit Judge Arthur Recht improperly excluded neurosurgeon Peter Sheptak as an expert witness in a trial over a car crash, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has decided.
November is adoption awareness month
By GAYLE MANCHIN
Toriseva to lead Multidistrict case in Rhode Island
Toriseva WHEELING – Teresa Toriseva of Wheeling has secured an appointment to represent thousands of plaintiffs from 25 states in litigation over Kugel mesh hernia repair patches at a federal court in Providence, R.I.
Capito takes a long term look at long term care
Samples Many of the laws passed by the U.S. Congress offer a short-term solution to our nation's more systemic problems.
PERSONNEL FILE: Steptoe & Johnson names new executive director of firm
Turner CLARKSBURG -- Steptoe & Johnson recently announced that Dean Turner has been named executive director of the firm and will oversee operations from the Clarksburg location.
PERSONNEL FILE: Christopher T. Ferro joins Steptoe & Johnson
Ferro CHARLESTON -– Christopher T. Ferro has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson and will practice in the firm's Charleston office.