News from January 2008
Supreme Court will review Huntington residency ordinance
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals will give Huntington Mayor David Felinton a chance to prove that an ordinance requiring city employees to live in the city doesn't violate their rights.
Car dealer destroyed evidence in old cases, suit alleges
Bell CHARLESTON – A class action lawsuit alleges that employees of a St. Albans car dealership destroyed evidence in an older class action.
Justices gasp, groan over state's lack of expertise on wind turbines
CHARLESTON – Justices of the state Supreme Court of Appeals gasped and groaned when Public Service Commission attorney John Auville told them the commission and its employees are learning about wind turbines as they go along.
Company wants paid for pool it installed
WINFIELD – An Ohio pool company says two women owe more than $12,000 for a pool it installed last year.
Former police officer wants disability pension restored
CHARLESTON - A former Charleston police officer has filed a lawsuit in Kanawha Circuit Court, seeking to have his disability pension restored.
Starcher asks Court to preserve Maynard-Blankenship evidence
Starcher CHARLESTON – State Supreme Court Justice Larry Starcher on Monday asked a court official to preserve any evidence regarding Chief Justice Spike Maynard's relationship with Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship.
Maynard calls accusations 'nonsense'
Maynard CHARLESTON – State Supreme Court Chief Justice Spike Maynard on Tuesday dismissed suggestions that he let his friendship with Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship influence his opinions.
Putnam attorney sued for legal malpractice
WINFIELD – A Putnam County man has filed a legal malpractice lawsuit, claiming his attorney attended meetings apparently drunk and otherwise failed to meet his professional obligations.
PERSONNEL FILE: Willert joins Spilman, Thomas & Battle
Willert ROANOKE, Va. -- The law firm of Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC is pleased to announce that B. Randolph Willert has joined the firm as an Associate.
Maynard's relationship with Blankenship questioned again, this time with photos
Maynard CHARLESTON – The owner of a now-bankrupt coal company again has questioned the relationship between state Supreme Court Chief Justice Spike Maynard and Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship.
PERSONNEL FILE: Supreme Court admits attorneys to state bar
The state Supreme Court of Appeals admitted the following people into the practice of law in West Virginia on Jan. 9:
Starcher slapped down
It's rare when a state Supreme Court Justice upbraids another state Supreme Court Justice publicly, straight from the bench.
WVU suspects Rodriguez told recruits he was leaving
Rich Rodriguez MORGANTOWN – West Virginia University's $4 million lawsuit against former football coach Rich Rodriguez caries an element of mystery in an allegation that he contacted Mountaineer recruits before resigning.
Civil suit filed over November deaths along I-64
CHARLESTON - The mother of a man who was killed while walking on the side of the interstate late last year has filed a suit against the woman who hit him.
Man sues Audi, OnStar for making his car 'useless'
CHARLESTON - A Charleston man has filed a potential class action lawsuit against a car company and the in-car communication and security system included with the vehicle, claiming the switch from analog to digital systems caused his system to become obsolete and his car to decline in value.
Couple sues over wreck that injured unborn child
MARTINSBURG - A Jefferson County couple has filed a suit against a man who struck their vehicle, causing injury to their unborn child.
Kanawha school board sued over Sissonville High fight
CHARLESTON - The father of a Sissonville boy who was beaten on school grounds has filed a suit against the Kanawha County Board of Education, seeking awards for his son's injuries.
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