News from November 2007
Delegates back Miner's Day efforts
FAIRMONT – The House of Delegates representatives from Marion County support the Miner's Day Memorial Association's efforts to establish the second annual observance of West Virginia Miner's Day and to create memorial funds.
Berkeley woman sues after falling on pallet at Wal-Mart
MARTINSBURG - A Berkeley County woman has filed a suit against the nation's largest retailer after she was injured when she fell on an empty pallet at the store.
Residents submit nearly two dozen documents in case against alleged Va. P.I.
CHARLESTON – Looking more like what may be submitted for a case in circuit or the Supreme Court, the five residents with a pending case in Monongalia Magistrate Court against an alleged Virginia private investigator hope the 23 exhibits they recently submitted will convince the magistrate to keep the case alive.
YOUR LEGAL WRITES: Buy cheap, buy twice
Once upon a time, a marketing director tried to remain budget-conscious by purchasing lesser-quality items and trinkets to give away as client gifts.
Experts make push for new electric infrastructure
CHARLESTON -- West Virginia is in a unique situation in the world of power, according to a group of businesses that say new power lines are required for the state to have a bright future.
Family courts help families in transition
CHARLESTON -- In the "Year of the Child, Too," the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals is making children involved in Family Court matters a priority.
Mother of 'Hold the Cheese' plaintiff speaks out
Houston CHARLESTON - The mother of a Clarksburg man who made national headlines when he sued McDonald's after he suffered an allergic reaction to the cheese on his burger, has spoken out about the case, the accident and what she hopes lies ahead.
McGraw's case not stayed by bankruptcy, judge rules
McGraw NEW MARTINSVILLE - A federal bankruptcy judge recently ruled that state Attorney General Darrell McGraw may proceed with his case against Iams Funeral Home even though it filed for bankruptcy.
McGraw settles with debt purchaser
McGraw CHARLESTON - State Attorney General Darrell McGraw reached an agreement Tuesday with a New York-based debt purchaser to cancel the debts owed by 861 consumers.
U.S. Supreme Court won't hear appeal in Eagle Research case
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A Putnam County-based company will get to keep the nearly $13 million judgment it was awarded in April 2006 after the U.S. Supreme Court decided not to hear the appeal of the defendant.
WV CALA asking seniors to help fight McGraw's actions
Mauk HUNTINGTON -- To counter Attorney General Darrell McGraw's "reckless and seemingly politically motivated spending," a state group is urging West Virginia seniors to help protect services for poor and disabled citizens.
Supreme Court Law Library to host free workshop
CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Supreme Court Law Library will host a free workshop on "Basic Legal Research" at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 1.
Steptoe & Johnson ranked among 250 largest law firms in nation
CLARKSBURG -- The National Law Journal's 30th annual survey of the nation's largest law firms revealed that Steptoe & Johnson PLLC ranks 235th on the list for the 2007 year.
PERSONNEL FILE: Jason P. Foster joins Steptoe & Johnson
Foster MARTINSBURG -- Jason P. Foster has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson, and he will practice in the area of general litigation in the firm's Martinsburg office.
PERSONNEL FILE: Waldo joins Jackson Kelly
Waldo CHARLESTON -- Kevin Waldo is an associate in the Business Law Department of the firm's Charleston office where he practices business and commercial law.
Justices reverse judges on Clarksburg demolition suits
CHARLESTON – Bernard Folio of Clarksburg and his real estate business can pursue a suit to make city taxpayers demolish a building they bought from him and a suit seeking damages from the city for fraud and misrepresentation.
Cabell man says he was victim of discrimination, wrongful firing
HUNTINGTON - A Cabell County man filed a suit against his former employer, seeking damages pursuant to the West Virginia Human Rights Act after he was fired.
Part Hispanic woman says she was wrongly fired
MARTINSBURG - A Berkeley County woman filed a suit against her former employer, claiming she was fired because of her national origin.
Concert injury results in lawsuit against 84 Lumber
MORGANTOWN - A Monongalia County woman has filed a suit on behalf of herself and her child after they were injured at a concert at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort.
Class action filed over heart defibrillators
Toriseva CHARLESTON - A class action lawsuit has been filed against the manufacturers of a heart defibrillator, who claim at least five people have died from lead fractures in the device. The suit seeks $5 million for each member of the class.