News from July 2008
Logan woman says she was knocked off back of bike by mall garage gate
CHARLESTON - A Logan County woman has filed a suit against the company that operates the parking garages at the Charleston Town Center after she was injured when the entrance gate at the garage knocked her off the back of a motorcycle.
ALL THINGS JURY: There's no substitute for research-based jury selection
Yes, you are a skilled litigator. Yes, you are an experienced communicator. Yes, you can gain the trust and confidence of jurors. However, you may still be at a severe disadvantage with a jury panel when presenting your case. Additionally, any disadvantage probably has nothing to do with any fault of yours.
Faber denies injunction of man wanting aid on bar exam
CHARLESTON – Five days before the West Virginia state bar examination, U. S. District Judge David Faber denied an injunction that would have given prospective lawyer Shannon Kelly twice as much time as other test takers.
Man sues Manchin, Lottery Commission after being denied gaming license
WHEELING -- An Ohio County man has filed a suit against the governor and the lottery commission members after his appeal for a table gaming license was denied.
Canterbury's lawyer challenges Record amicus brief
CHARLESTON – State Court Administrator Steve Canterbury wants Kanawha Circuit Judge Lewis Bloom to reject a "friend of the court" brief from The West Virginia Record in a dispute over public access to electronic messages of judges.
Flat Top residents file federal suit against Ford
A 1993 Mercury Marquis. BECKLEY -- A Mercer County couple has filed a suit against Ford Motor Company after their automobile burst into flames and injured them.
Five more King cases settled
WINFIELD – Five cases involving Dr. John King have been settled by the state's medical malpractice insurer.
Kanawha couple names 85 companies in asbestos suit
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County couple has filed an asbestos suit against 85 companies, claiming the man contracted mesothelioma as a result of working around the deadly dusts for decades.
CSX named in asbestos suit
CHARLESTON - A national railroad company is being sued by the estate of a man who died from a disease he allegedly contracted after years of working for the railroad.
Telemarketer didn't give proper notice before closing, suit claims
CHARLESTON – DialAmerica didn't give employees proper notice before abruptly shutting down its South Charleston call center, according to a potential class action lawsuit.
Collection firm wants suit moved to federal court
FAIRMONT -- An Atlanta debt-collecting firm has filed a notice of removal for a case originally filed in Monongalia Circuit Court by a Marion County woman.
Putnam law firm sued by insurer
HUNTINGTON -- A complaint for declaratory relief has been filed by an insurance company against a Putnam County-based law firm following a failed lawsuit.
McGraw's office announces free credit monitoring service via settlement
McGraw CHARLESTON -- Did you have a credit card, a loan or a line of credit anytime between Jan. 1, 1987, and May 28, 2008?
THEIR VIEW: CALA has it wrong again
CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (CALA) has it wrong again.
THEIR VIEW: Law Adventure lets students write mock trial scripts
Maynard CHARLESTON -- Courts can change a child's life in many ways. Juvenile delinquency crime and punishment can set a child on a course for good or evil. Children who suffer from abuse and neglect get justice, and protection. Those involved in child custody and divorce get resolution, and a sense of permanency.
PERSONNEL FILE: Boyle joins management committee at Kay Casto & Chaney
Boyle CHARLESTON -- Kay Casto & Chaney has announced it has named Richard E. Boyle Jr. to its management committee.
Settlement reached in Ghent explosion suits
CHARLESTON - A global settlement has been reached for the survivors and families of a deadly explosion at a convenience store in Ghent.
AG's office reminds consumers of Sept. 10 JK Harris settlement deadline
McGraw CHARLESTON -- Attorney General Darrell McGraw entered into a consent judgment with JK Harris and Company of Charleston, S.C., and its president John K. Harris on June 12.
Benjamin concurs, but does so much more
Benjamin CHARLESTON -- Justice Brent Benjamin easily could have written a simple concurring opinion on a high-profile case, but he opted to do so much more.
WV CALA backs Greear's decision to sign transparency code
Greear CHARLESTON -- A state legal reform group supports Republican Attorney General candidate Dan Greear's decision to adopt a outside counsel transparency code of conduct, and encourages current officeholder Darrell McGraw to do the same.