News from January 2008
Retired Wood County judge sexually assaulted employees, suit claims
Hill CHARLESTON - A court reporter claims a retired Wood County judge sexually assaulted her and other women in the office.
PERSONNEL FILE: Jackson Kelly announces new members
Shreve CHARLESTON -- Jackson Kelly PLLC is pleased to announce the election of seven new non-equity members and the election of two new equity members effective Jan. 1.
PERSONNEL FILE: Vincent now leads Dinsmore & Shohl
Vincent CINCINNATI -– George H. Vincent assumes the leadership of Dinsmore & Shohl, completing a planned management transition on the brink of the firm's 100th anniversary.
PERSONNEL FILE: Dana M. Bartels joins Jackson Kelly
Bartels Denver, Colo. - Jackson Kelly PLLC welcomes Dana M. Bartels as an associate in the firm's Denver office, where she practices in the Environmental and Health and Safety Group.
Skateboarding accident leads to lawsuit
George Washington Middle School is located in Eleanor in Putnam County. WINFIELD – A skateboarding accident at a Putnam County middle school has ended up in civil court.
Musician sues after falling into Cultural Center elevator shaft
CHARLESTON - A local musician who fell down an empty elevator shaft at the state's Cultural Center has filed a suit against the West Virginia Division of Culture and History, seeking compensatory damages for his injuries.
Kentucky man names 72 companies in asbestos suit
CHARLESTON - A Kentucky man who was recently diagnosed with mesothelioma has filed a lawsuit against 72 companies, claiming they are responsible for exposing him to asbestos, which caused his life-threatening disease.
YOUR LEGAL WRITES: Firm matchmakers
Brown The start of a new year sparks great motivation to improve the condition of one's life, from health and wellness to financial stability and employment security. The quest for perfection in the legal field may not be possible, though, without calling in a search team.
Benjamin dissents in Wendy's burger case
Benjamin CHARLESTON – Justice Brent Benjamin of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals doesn't believe a Wendy's hamburger made Clinton San Francisco sick.
PERSONNEL FILE: Wagoner joins Steptoe & Johnson
CLARKSBURG -- Edmund L.Wagoner III has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson and will practice in the firm's Clarksburg office.
PERSONNEL FILE: Shuman, McCuskey & Slicer expands Morgantown office
MORGANTOWN -- Shuman, McCuskey & Slicer PLLC recently expanded its Morgantown office with the addition of member Tamara J. DeFazio and associate Krista Sheets Smith.
Spilman Thomas & Battle joins World Services Group
CHARLESTON -- Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC is pleased to announce the firm has joined World Services Group (WSG) as an exclusive West Virginia law firm member.
State Supreme Court sets interest rates upon judgments or decrees
CHARLESTON -– A law passed in the 2006 legislative session requires the Administrative Office of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals annually to determine the interest rate to be paid upon judgments or decrees for the payment of money, including pre-judgment interest.
Not ready for reform
When asked what was the biggest problem facing West Virginia's court system, our state judges and magistrates were unanimous.
Starcher's Blankenship dissent too personal, Benjamin says
Benjamin CHARLESTON – To Justice Brent Benjamin of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, Justice Larry Starcher's dissent from a decision in favor of Massey Coal owner Don Blankenship doesn't count as a genuine dissent at all.
Groups get geared up for legislative session
Roberts CHARLESTON -- With the 2008 legislative session set to begin, leaders of some statewide interest groups are talking about what they'd like to see lawmakers address this year.
Md. man sues nightclub after he was shot by alleged thieves in parking lot
CHARLES TOWN - A Maryland man has filed a suit against a West Virginia nightclub after he was shot in the neck while trying to stop a robbery in the parking lot on Christmas.
Cabell man says he was discriminated against, wants EMS job back
HUNTINGTON - A Cabell County man has filed a suit against the county commission, seeking to be reinstated to his job with the county emergency medical services.
Kanawha woman says she was fired because she was pregnant
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County woman has filed a suit against her employer, claiming she was fired because of her pregnancy.
Ohio man, daughter want medical bills covered
HUNTINGTON - A Chillicothe, Ohio, man and his daughter, a West Virginia resident, have filed a suit against 13 companies, including Steel of West Virginia and St. Mary's Medical Center, seeking to have more than $185,000 in medical bills covered.