News from December 2008
Man sues after woman hit him with car
MARTINSBURG – A Berkeley County man has filed suit against a Jefferson County woman, alleging she collided with him as he was crossing the street.
W.Va. again the biggest judicial hellhole, tort reform group says
Joyce WASHINGTON - For the second time in three years, West Virginia has been singled out as the nation's most unfair legal environment by the American Tort Reform Foundation.
Man sues Charleston P.D. after man attacked him three times in one day
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County man has filed a suit against the Charleston Police Department, claiming he was attacked by a man the department had twice investigated and not charged for attacks against him on the same day.
Supreme Court employees donate to Toys for Tots
CHARLESTON -– The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia and its employees at the Capitol are participating in the U.S. Marine Corps' Toys for Tots program.
Workman swearing-in scheduled for Dec. 29
Workman CHARLESTON -- Margaret L. Workman will be sworn in to her second term as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia during a ceremony at 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 29.
Supreme Court seeks public comment on Lawyer Assistance Program
Benjamin CHARLESTON -– The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has approved for public comment proposed rules and rules changes needed to implement the West Virginia Lawyer Assistance Program, one of Justice Brent Benjamin's target issues during his year as Chief Justice in 2009.
Gas case attorneys to split $125 million in legal fees
CHARLESTON -- Lawyers who represented about 10,400 leasers in a class action lawsuit against NiSource Inc. and Chesapeake Energy will receive about $125 million in legal fees.
So funny you could cry
Larry Andre McKinney-Bey and Dorice Sisco seem deluded.
McHugh reflects on brief return to Supreme Court
Justice Thomas McHugh examines a file recently in the state Supreme Court offices. McHugh has filled in for ailing Justice Joseph Albright this fall. (Photo by Chris Dickerson) CHARLESTON –- Thomas McHugh found the chairs for justices on the state Supreme Court just as comfortable as they were more than 10 years ago.
Federal maritime law doesn't govern rafting, Justices say
Benjamin CHARLESTON – Federal maritime law does not govern whitewater rafting in West Virginia, the state Supreme Court has ruled.
Sanctuary owner mocks DNR officials, assistant AG, lawyers in letter
ELKINS – Wildlife sanctuary owner Joel Rosenthal proposes to settle a suit against state officials who prosecuted him for rescuing a half drowned fawn, but his aggravation hasn't subsided.
Disbarred attorney charged with forging Kanawha judge's signature
CHARLESTON – A former Charleston attorney faces criminal charges he forged the signature of a Kanawha Circuit judge to convince a client a lawsuit she filed had been settled.
Parking tickets can lead to arrest, Justices rule
Maynard CHARLESTON – Drivers who ignore parking tickets commit a crime and subject themselves to arrest, the state Supreme Court of Appeals has decided.
Sears hit with three wrongful firing suits
CHARLESTON - Three separate suits have been filed against Sears on behalf of past employees who claim they were fired in violation of the West Virginia Human Rights Act.
Conley reversed, twice, in '01 FOIA denials
PARKERSBURG – During her tenure as prosecutor, Ginny Conley unsuccessfully defended herself against not one, but two civil suits in the same year challenging her denial of Freedom of Information Act requests.
Wrongful termination suit against Wood prosecutor continues
Conley PARKERSBURG – Though she will be departing office later this month, a Wood County prosecutor will still be defending herself against allegations she terminated a former employee for political reasons.
Supreme Court OKs senior status for justices, judges, magistrate
Maynard CHARLESTON -– The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has voted to approve senior status applications for two retiring Supreme Court Justices, six retiring Circuit Court Judges and one retiring Magistrate.
Man sues steel company after he was crushed on the job
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County man filed a suit against a steel company after he was crushed by a two ton die on the job.
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