News from December 2008
Justices reject illiterate's educational malpractice suit
Maynard CHARLESTON - The state Supreme Court has refused the argument of a man who says the public school system didn't adequately prepare him to become a functioning member of society.
Teacher group files suit over Kanawha drug test policy
CHARLESTON - A state teachers union has filed a suit against the Kanawha County Board of Education after the board decided to randomly drug test teachers and other employees.
Library to offer digital TV transition workshop
CHARLESTON -– A free workshop on "The Digital TV (DTV) Transition" will be presented by the West Virginia State Law Library at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6.
State Supreme Court mourns death of Staker
Chief Justice Spike Maynard, right, presented the 2008 Liberty Bell Award to Judge Robert Staker earlier this year. (Courtesy photo) CHARLESTON -– The state Supreme Court is mourning the death of retired U.S. District Court Judge Robert J. Staker.
Big verdict against Massey will stand
Blankenship WASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme Court has decided not to hear the larger of two recent appeals involving Massey Energy and the West Virginia courts system.
Water company blames construction company for Huntington mishap
HUNTINGTON -- West Virginia American Water Company has filed a federal suit against Nichols Construction, claiming the construction company was responsible for a broken water line that flooded sections of Huntington in January.
Steelmaker says Ohio man stole more than $100,000 of metal
HUNTINGTON -- Steel of West Virginia has filed a complaint against an Ohio man, alleging he stole more than $100,000 worth of metal from the company.