News from April 2008
U.S. Supreme Court denies Camden-Clark petition
CHARLESTON – The United State Supreme Court on Monday denied Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital's petition in a high-profile case.
Captain D's moves suit to federal court, files countersuit
CHARLESTON - A case filed in Kanawha Circuit Court has gone to the federal level, with the defendant now bringing a suit against a girl who first sued them.
Jenkins Fenstermaker hosts Huntington Business After Hours
HUNTINGTON -– The law firm of Jenkins Fenstermaker and the Huntington Museum of Art hosted the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce's Business After Hours last week at the Huntington Museum of Art.
Beckley man sues Hooters after his chair broke
CHARLESTON - A Beckley man has filed a suit against Hooters, after he was injured when his chair broke during his meal.
Miner sues Massey, subsidiaries over brain injury
CHARLESTON - A local miner has filed a suit against the coal company where he was employed after he suffered a brain injury while working.
Huntington man names 80 companies in asbestos suit
Special Metals is located in Huntington. It formerly was known as Huntington Alloys and INCO. CHARLESTON - A Huntington man has filed an asbestos suit against 80 companies, claiming he came down with a deadly lung disease after being exposed to asbestos for 35 years.
AG's office stops funeral home from selling pre-need contracts
CHARLESTON -- Wetzel County Circuit Judge John T. Madden has granted Attorney General Darrell McGraw's motion to permanently enjoin Iams Funeral Home from selling or servicing pre-need funeral contracts.
Greear garners more endorsements
Greear CHARLESTON – Dan Greear has raked in more key endorsements.
Man sues former employer, others in silicosis suit
CHARLESTON - A West Virginia man has filed a suit against his former employer, claiming he contracted silicosis after years of working as a rock drill operator.
Attorney files 12 asbestos lawsuits
CHARLESTON - Attorney David P. Chervenick has filed 12 separate asbestos lawsuits against 131 companies, seeking punitive damages for the plaintiffs and their families.
Downloading Marshall students must be identified, judge says
HUNTINGTON - Seven Marshall University students who allegedly downloaded music illegally must be identified, a federal judge recently told the school.
Three in a row
For the third year running, Fortune 500 businesses say the most unfair legal climate in America is West Virginia's, according to an annual survey of corporate attorneys conducted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Greear demands McGraw apologize for Hitler comment
Greear CHARLESTON -– Attorney General candidate Dan Greear on Thursday demanded that Attorney General Darrell McGraw apologize to West Virginians for his offensive remarks comparing the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to Adolf Hitler.
Constitution Party says it was stonewalled at state park
ELKINS – Leaders of the Constitution Party of West Virginia, chased away from last year's National Hunting and Fishing Day at Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park, seek a federal court order upholding their right to circulate petitions at the event this year.
Bar makes note of Musgrave's inaction in two other complaints
Musgrave CHARLESTON – Along with disciplining him in Eshenaur case, the state Bar Association ordered Raymond G. Musgrave to pay one client $5, and warned him about his lack of communication with another.
Mason attorney previously sanctioned over '79 plane crash settlement
Musgrave CHARLESTON – Failing to return a settlement check is not the only time a Point Pleasant attorney has mishandled legal matters involving a physician. Nearly 20 years ago, Raymond G. Musgrave had to answer for "gross incompetency" in settling the estate of a doctor and his wife who died in the worst single-airplane crash in American history.
Hospital sued after woman slips on grease near cafeteria
Thomas Memorial Hospital is located in South Charleston. CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County woman has filed a suit against a local hospital after she was injured when she slipped on grease near the hospital's cafeteria.
Woman says co-worker sexually harassed her
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County woman has filed a sexual harassment suit against a co-worker, claiming he repeatedly invaded her privacy with his actions and comments.
Wayne woman says hospital to blame for mother's death
Cabell Huntington Hospital HUNTINGTON - A Wayne County woman has filed a suit against a local hospital, claiming her mother received poor care, which ultimately led to her death.
Couple sues St. Albans, officers for taking grandson, trauma
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County couple has filed a complaint against the City of St. Albans and two police officers following the seizure of their grandson and subsequent trauma to their family.