News from August 2008
THIS JUST IN: Lincoln County
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THIS JUST IN: Berkeley County
July 15
Sears, McGraw settle
McGraw CHARLESTON - State Attorney General Darrell McGraw has settled allegations against Sears Holdings Corp. that the company was failing to fix problems with the products it sold.
Woman says she was assaulted, injured at CAMC
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County woman has filed a suit against a local hospital, claiming she was assaulted by a patient and injured when she slipped in the bathroom.
Lowe's sued after woman injures herself at store
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County woman has filed a suit against a national home improvement store after she was injured when walking into the store.
THEIR VIEW: McGraw fraud to cost taxpayers millions
By VIC SPROUSE
VA hit with discrimination suit
HELEN -- A Raleigh County woman has filed a federal complaint against the Department of Veterans Affairs and its secretary, Dr. James Peake, after receiving reprisal for prior Equal Employment Opportunity activity.
YOUR LEGAL WRITES: As green as wheatgrass
CHARLESTON -- First, the Baby Boomers were unseated by the Baby Busters, and then Generation X was invaded by Generation Why. Now, there is a new group in circulation, and they are called The Bobos.
ATF agent says he's not to blame for man's imprisonment
HUNTINGTON - Special agent Todd Willard of the U.S. Treasury's bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives has denied responsibility for the improper incarceration of John David Mooney.
Attorney drops claims against doctor after government gets involved
BECKLEY – Attorney Robert Berthold Jr. of Charleston thought client Tiffany Lambert sued physician Norman Siegal and nurse midwife Carolyn Spurlock over brain damage her son suffered, but she sued the United States of America.
Albright, Robes to School program featured in Reading Today article
Albright CHARLESTON – West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Joseph P. Albright and the Court's Robes to Schools program are featured in an article in the June/July issue of Reading Today, the bimonthly membership newspaper of the International Reading Association.
State child abuse, neglect database featured at national conference
CHARLESTON – Staff from the Administrative Office of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia recently were in Washington, D.C., to make a presentation at a national conference about the success of West Virginia's Child Abuse and Neglect Database.
SupCo calendar for August issues
Motion Docket
SupCo Calendar For Fall Term 2008
CHARLESTON -- Here is the fall schedule for the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. All sessions take place at the state Capitol unless otherwise noted. Calendar is subject to change.
ABA: W. Va. case has chance to provide landmark ruling
Benjamin WASHINGTON, D.C. -- State Supreme Court Justice Brent Benjamin's controversial decision not to recuse himself from the appeal of a supporter should serve as a guideline for future similar issues, the American Bar Association says.
Pittsburgh man sues Wheeling, oil company
WHEELING -- A Pittsburgh man has filed a suit in federal court against the City of Wheeling and Anthony Wayne Oil Corporation of West Virginia Inc. following an injury.
Cigna seeks removal of benefits case
HUNTINGTON -- Cigna Healthcare Mid-Atlanic and Connecticut General Life Insurance Company have filed a notice of removal from the Circuit Court of Cabell County to federal court after a Huntington man claimed he was wrongfully denied benefits.
PERSONNEL FILE: 16 Bowles Rice attorneys named Super Lawyers
CHARLESTON -- Sixteen attorneys with the law firm of Bowles Rice McDavid Graff & Love have been selected for inclusion in the 2008 edition of West Virginia Super Lawyers, published by Law & Politics Magazine.
PERSONNEL FILE: Spilman Thomas & Battle announces re-election of management committee member
Ferretti CHARLESTON -- The law firm of Spilman Thomas & Battle is pleased to announce the re-election of David P. Ferretti as Member in Charge of Lawyer Administration.
PERSONNEL FILE: Foster named 2008 Super Lawyers Rising Star
CHARLESTON -– The Foster Law Firm is pleased to announce the selection of William F. Foster II as a Super Lawyer Rising Star for 2008.