News from October 2007
Wood Co. woman files asbestos suit for late father
CHARLESTON - A Wood County woman has filed an asbestos lawsuit against 42 companies on behalf of her father, who died from an asbestos-related disease.
Walker joins Supreme Court race, Ketchum might
Walker CHARLESTON -- A Charleston attorney has become the first Republican to file papers to run for the state Supreme Court in 2008, while a Huntington attorney says he likely will become the fifth Democrat to do so.
YOUR LEGAL WRITES: Addressing the card controversy
Law firm marketers can learn a lot from Clark W. Griswold.
Judge wasn't impartial, Massey lawyer tells Justices
CHARLESTON - Circuit Judge Jay Hoke helped Hugh Caperton win a $50 million jury verdict against Massey Coal in Boone County, an attorney told the West Virginia Supreme Court.
Malpractice suit targets two Kanawha County doctors
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County man has filed a medical malpractice suit against two Kanawha County physicians, claiming they breached their duty while treating him, causing him damages.
SupCo calendar for 10/15 issue
Motion Docket
Ky. AG, trial lawyer suing OxyContin maker
Stumbo PIKEVILLE, Ky. - Following the lead of West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw and the federal government, the Commonwealth of Kentucky became the latest to jump on prescription drug manufacturer Purdue Pharma, filing a lawsuit Friday over the company's controversial painkiller OxyContin.
Starcher speaks at Appalachian Heritage Day
PARKERSBURG -- Here is the prepared text of Justice Larry Starcher's comments Oct. 10 at the Appalachian Heritage Day at West Virginia University-Parkersburg:
McGraw finds, sues home improvement company
McGraw CHARLESTON - Changing its name didn't stop one Kanawha County business from being sued by state Attorney General Darrell McGraw.
Justices hear arguments in lengthy divorce case
Maynard CHARLESTON - Justice Spike Maynard of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals wisecracked that courts will dismiss any divorce that lasts longer than the marriage.
Woman blames city after falling and hitting metal post
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County woman has filed a suit against the City of Charleston after she fell on a sidewalk and her face hit a metal post.
Elizabeth Edwards to reschedule Charleston fundraiser
CHARLESTON – Elizabeth Edwards didn't make it to Charleston as hoped, but she still talked to those who attended the fundraiser.
Company says fired employee stole trade secrets, other info
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County company has filed a suit against a former employee, claiming he violated West Virginia's Computer Crime and Abuse Act after he was fired for sexually harassing a co-worker.
Foster parents says DHHR negligent in home investigation
CHARLESTON - A Roane County family that operated a foster home has filed a suit against a state agency, claiming children suffered when the home was closed because of unsubstantiated claims.
SCORE announces October 'Business For Breakfast' event
CHARLESTON -- The State Journal, SCORE and the SBDC have announced the October Business for Breakfast is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 26 at 7:30 A.M. at the Charleston Marriott Town Center's Whitewater Grille.
Starcher to give Appalachian Heritage address
PARKERSBURG -- West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Larry V. Starcher delivered the keynote speech Oct. 10 at West Virginia University Parkersburg's Fifth Annual Appalachian Heritage Day.
Starcher says he has nothing to add in recusal controversy
Starcher CHARLESTON - State Supreme Court Justice Larry Starcher has again refused to step down from a pending case Friday, filing his second response to motions submitted by an airline company.
Two years after Jack's order, little has changed
Jack Does anyone remember how a Democratic judge in Texas defied her party's devotion to mass torts, exposed 10,000 phony suits, imposed a whopping sanction, sparked investigations and instigated reforms?