News from November 2007
Peana to face off against Thompson and Perdue
Peana It will be a fun one to watch. And, probably the top House race in the state next year.
Wood County man sues after cutting hand at Wal-Mart
PARKERSBURG – A Wood County man seeks $3,000 from Wal-Mart after he cut his hand at the retailer's store in Vienna.
King cases likely to be delayed
WINFIELD – The medical malpractice lawsuits against a former Putnam County doctor might be delayed if he files for personal bankruptcy.
Supreme Court employees donate to Toys for Tots
Davis CHARLESTON -– The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals will end its fall 2007 term on Nov. 21 by donating toys to the U.S. Marine Corps' Toys for Tots program.
McGraw urges consumers to check for auto recalls
McGraw CHARLESTON -- State Attorney General Darrell McGraw is urging West Virginia consumers to make sure that their vehicles have not been recalled for safety reasons.
Justices back judge who trimmed MPLA verdict
CHARLESTON – Attorneys Wesley Metheney and Paul Farrell Jr. of Huntington coaxed a $10 million verdict out of a Monongalia County jury when state law allowed no more than $1 million, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has decided.
Family awarded $8.3 million in Wetzel DUI case
Blass NEW MARTINSVILLE -- The family of a man killed in a 2003 drunken driving accident recently was awarded more than $8.3 million.
2007 Governor's Mansion Christmas ornament now on sale
CHARLESTON - First Lady Gayle Manchin announced last week that the 2007 Governor's Mansion Christmas Ornament, the third in a series of four ornaments, is now available for purchase at Tamarack.
Sharing ideas and a challenge to China
By GOV. JOE MANCHIN
Governor, First Lady to host annual Joyful Night ceremony Dec. 4
CHARLESTON - Gov. Joe Manchin and First Lady Gayle Manchin invite all West Virginians to join them for the annual "Joyful Night" ceremony beginning 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, at the State Capitol.
Cabell woman files class action over car dealer's 'contest'
CHARLESTON - A Cabell County woman has filed a class action lawsuit against a local car dealership, claiming she was misled after receiving an advertisement that entitled her to several thousands dollars off a vehicle.
Couple names 65 companies in asbestos suit
CHARLESTON - A West Virginia man has filed a lawsuit against 65 businesses, claiming they are to blame for his asbestosis after working years around their asbestos-laden products.
PERSONNEL FILE: Huddleston Bolen has four attorneys join firm
Jordan HUNTINGTON -- Huddleston Bolen has announced that attorneys Jarrod Jordan, Jessica Wiley, Jarrett Gerlach and Michael Addair, and have joined the firm.
Supreme Court to review order erasing Raleigh flood verdict
CHARLESTON - The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has agreed to review an order wiping out a Raleigh County verdict against Western Pocahontas Properties for causing damage in a flood six years ago.
PERSONNEL FILE: Stuart 'Chip' Slaven joins Jackson Kelly
Slaven CHARLESTON -- Jackson Kelly is pleased to announce Stuart "Chip" Slaven has joined the firm in the Washington, D.C., office.
WV CALA takes aim at 'biggest turkeys' on legal landscape
Cohen CHARLESTON -- With Thanksgiving right around the corner, a state group is talking turkey.
Good gravy
America's most gravy-crazy holiday looms on the near-term horizon, so the warning couldn't have come at a better time.
Consumers trust lawyer ads in phone book, survey finds
CHARLESTON – A recent study showed that telephone book Yellow Pages are the top choice for consumers seeking an lawyer, saying it is the "most acceptable" form of attorney advertising.
Dancing injury at The Greenbrier results in lawsuit
The Greenbrier is located in White Sulphur Springs. CHARLESTON - A Greenbrier County resident has filed a suit against the state's most recognizable hotel after she was injured when she fell on a temporary dance floor the hotel has installed.
Shabazz admonished by D.C. Bar over handling of settlement
Shabazz CHARLESTON – A Washington, D.C., attorney spearheading an awareness and fundraising campaign for the victim in a Logan County torture case was disciplined last year by the District's Bar Association for not properly handling the settlement awarded in a civil case involving two minor children.