News from December 2008
McGraw's office to get $204,000 from toy settlement
McGraw CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw's office will receive $204,000 by Jan. 30 from a settlement reached with toy manufacturers Mattel and Fisher Price.
Law firm wants out-of-state asbestos claims heard in W.Va.
Peirce WASHINGTON - A Pittsburgh firm is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to rule that West Virginia courts should open their doors for out-of-state visitors with asbestos claims.
WCHS parent wants daycare case moved to federal court
HUNTINGTON – Sinclair Media III has requested a federal court dismiss a case in which a Huntington woman claimed WCHS-TV8 falsely accused her of abusing a child in her daycare business.
Wal-Mart wants injury case dismissed
CHARLESTON – Wal-Mart has requested a federal court dismiss a case brought against it by a Roane County woman who alleged she was seriously injured after a bag of powdered pool chemicals released toxins into the air.
Huntington man sues HPD, officers for harassment
HUNTINGTON – A Huntington resident has filed suit against the Huntington Police Department, a Huntington officer and other unidentified officers, alleging he was repeatedly harassed after calling an ambulance to rush his daughter to a hospital.
Man sues Mason officials, others for violating his rights
HUNTINGTON – A Mason County man has sued the Mason County Commission, the sheriff, some deputies and others for violating his rights.
Man files federal suit for on-the-job injury
HUNTINGTON –- A man has sued his former employer and two other companies after he was injured on the job.
Judge Moats enters state's first electronic order
Moats CHARLESTON –- Judges on the state's Mass Litigation Panel have kept their promise to convert their business from paper files to computer screens.
See you in 2009!
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PERSONNEL FILE: New lawyers admitted to practice in W.Va.
CHARLESTON -- The following lawyers were admitted to practice law in the State of West Virginia during a ceremony before the Supreme Court of Appeals on Dec. 10.
Former postal worker sues over sexual harassment
CLARKSBURG – A former employee of the Big Ben Post Office alleges her postmaster and a letter carrier created a hostile work environment for her.
Man sues steel company after he was crushed on the job
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County man filed a suit against a state steel company, after he was crushed by a two-ton die the job.
Woman says construction company worker made work hostile
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County woman has filed a suit against a local construction company and one of its employees, claiming the employee sexually harassed her and created a hostile work environment.
Drilling company says clean energy additive didn't work
CHARLESTON - A local drilling company has filed a suit against a clean energy corporation, claiming an additive that was supposed to reduce the amount of diesel fuel used in the drilling process did not work.
*** U.S. Chamber among most trusted groups in D.C.
WASHINGTON -- An annual survey conducted by Harris Interactive found that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is among Washington's most trusted and powerful influencers of public policy and business.
WV CALA says Hellhole report shows need for reform
Cohen CHARLESTON -- A statewide legal reform group says West Virginia's move back to the top of the "Judicial Hellhole" standings underscores the need for reform
ATRF report focuses on actions of plaintiffs bar
Joyce WASHINGTON - Aside from ranking judicial hellholes, the American Tort Reform Foundation is highlighting what it feels is a movement by plaintiffs attorneys to influence elected officials.
Ky. man says Kenova officer shot him in head
WAYNE -- A Kentucky man has filed suit against the city of Kenova, four of its police officers and two other city employees, alleging he was shot in the head by a police officer while working as a security guard at Big Sandy Superstore in Kenova.
Raleigh man wins $1.8 million age discrimination case
BECKLEY -- A Raleigh County man recently was awarded $1.8 million after he claimed he was fired from a company because of his age.
Man files $10 million suit against State Police
MARTINSBURG -- A Berkeley County man is seeking more than $10 million in a suit he filed against the West Virginia State Police and its head official, alleging officers set him on fire after pepper-spraying him while at the same time Tasering him.