News from September 2007
Former Ruby doctor says chemicals caused respiratory problems
MORGANTOWN - A former psychiatrist at Ruby Memorial Hospital has filed a suit against the hospital, claiming chemicals used on the floor above his office caused him to develop respiratory problems.
Man sues 19 medical companies over wife's death
Thomas Memorial Hospital is located in South Charleston. CHARLESTON - A Putnam County man has filed a professional malpractice suit against 19 medical companies, including Thomas Memorial Hospital and Teays Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, on behalf of his wife, who allegedly died because of the negligent treatment she received as a patient.
Whittaker bank suit settled
Whittaker CHARLESTON - A lawsuit involving Powerball winner Jack Whittaker and City National Bank recently was dismissed after both parties worked out an agreement.
West Virginia needs Workman like another hole in the head
By Vic Sprouse
Supreme Court Law Library to host home buying workshop
The Supreme Court Law Library and Paul Jean from Chase Bank will present a free workshop called "First-Time Home Buying" at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 26, in the Law Library, Room E-404, on the fourth floor of the East Wing of the Capitol in Charleston.
West Virginia's Revisionist
OxyContin was once the most prescribed drug in West Virginia.
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Hybrid employees complicating legislators' progress on work comp
CHARLESTON – Some West Virginians work for two companies on one job, and these hybrid employees have snagged state leaders in their progress from monopoly to competition in workers compensation insurance.
Insurers showing interest in WV work comp arena
CHARLESTON - Travelers Insurance has stepped forward as the first company to accept West Virginia's invitation to compete for workers compensation insurance premiums.
Double-dipping cop scandal remains open as city keeps pay records sealed
CHARLESTON – Three years after Charleston police prosecuted a Black officer for "double dipping" that he said they allowed for Whites, police claim an investigation of the scandal remains open.
Retired psychiatrist claims chemicals caused respiratory ailments
MORGANTOWN - A former psychiatrist at Ruby Memorial Hospital has filed a suit against the hospital, claiming chemicals used on the floor above his office caused him to develop respiratory problems.
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GM, auto dealer blamed for passenger's death; suit claims safety belt was defective
MORGANTOWN - A Randolph County woman has filed a suit against General Motors, on behalf of the estate of a woman killed when her safety belt failed in a car accident.
p6 filler photos: Marshall Birthday Gala
The newly formed Marshall University Fife and Drum Corps entertains the crowd at the John Marshall birthday dinner. The dinner is part of the university's celebration of Constitution Week.
Photo By: Rick Haye/Marshall University
Driver claims repaved road wasn't marked with bump hazard signage
CHARLESTON - A West Virginia woman has filed suit against a state paving company, after a bump on the road created during paving damaged the woman's vehicle.
Burgers, floods and more: Supreme Court hears arguments at Marshall
Chief Justice Robin Jean Davis listens intently during oral arguments at Marshall University. HUNTINGTON – In observance of Constitution Week, the state Supreme Court made a visit to Marshall University last week to hear oral arguments in four cases. And though they were in Huntington for serious business, the justices, at times, put on a performance apropos for their venue.
WVAJ chief wants to level the playing field
Teresa Toriseva CHARLESTON – Teresa Toriseva is out to prove something.