News from July 2008
Consol seeks removal of wrongful death suit
WILLIAMSON -- Consol of Kentucky Inc. is seeking a removal to the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia after a Kentucky woman filed a wrongful death suit against it.
Companies seek removal of Fix-A-Flat lawsuit
MORGANTOWN -- Following a lawsuit by a Preston County couple, Shell Oil Company, Pennzoil-Quaker State Company, Sopus Products, Dolgen Corp Inc. and Dollar General Corporation are seeking a removal to the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia.
Mercer man says he was fired for serving in military
HUNTINGTON -- A Mercer County couple is seeking damages following the husband's termination by his employer after joining the West Virginia Army Reserve National Guard.
Lack of pre-termination hearing results in lawsuit
BERKELEY SPRINGS -- A Berkeley Springs woman is suing her former employer -- Morgan County Assessor John Swaim and the Morgan County Commission following her termination.
Justices back judge on dismissal of railroad asbestos suits
Recht CHARLESTON – In a fireworks display two days before America's birthday, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals launched asbestos suits of more than 1,000 railroad workers into the sky so they can fall where they belong.
U.S. aims to stop suits filed by prisoner
BECKLEY – U.S. Attorney Charles Miller has moved to cut off a pair of lawsuits that a federal prisoner in Beaver filed in Raleigh County against prison employees.
Con artists cause problems for struggling wire company
McGraw ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. -– A troubled wire transfer company settled Wednesday with 45 state attorneys general, including state Attorney General Darrell McGraw, agreeing to provide fraud prevention education services.
McGraw mad at bank's move
McGraw CHARLESTON – State Attorney General Darrell McGraw is upset that Capitol One Bank changed its registration to put a stop to his investigation.
Minister says he didn't get bigger role after trying to file sexual harassment complaint
CHARLESTON - A former Teays Valley youth minister has filed a suit against his church, claiming he was denied a leadership role in the church after he tried to file a sexual harassment complaint against his pastor.
Cyclist sues after woman hits him with car
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County man has filed a suit against a woman who hit him with her car while he was riding his bicycle.
Clay couple files another Digitek suit
CHARLESTON - Another person injured by the drug Digitex has filed another suit against Mylan Pharmaceuticals, the distributor of the drug.
Ky. man's estate names 30 companies in asbestos suit
CHARLESTON - Thirty state and national companies are being sued by the estate of Kentucky man who died from lung cancer he contracted after working in environments that exposed him to asbestos and other deadly dusts.
PERSONNEL FILE: Steptoe & Johnson attorneys named to Super Lawyers list
CLARKSBURG -- Steptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that 25 of the firm's lawyers are included in the 2008 class of West Virginia Super Lawyers, with four lawyers included in "West Virginia Rising Stars," a special supplement produced by Law and Politics magazine.
PERSONNEL FILE: Seven Dinsmore & Shohl attorneys on W.Va. Super Lawyers list
CHARLESTON -- Seven Dinsmore & Shohl attorneys have been named to the 2008 West Virginia Super Lawyers list by Law & Politics Media.
PERSONNEL FILE: New members admitted to State Bar
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 June 26.
Woman sues bar after drunk patron fell on her, knocking out teeth
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County woman has filed a suit against a local sports bar after her front two teeth were knocked out when an intoxicated patron fell on top of her.
Woman says 7-Eleven to blame for premature delivery
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County woman claims she and her then-unborn daughter were injured when a door at a local convenience store hit her, causing her to prematurely deliver her daughter.
McGraw backers will argue for $4M in state case
McGraw WHEELING – Campaign contributors given state contracts by state Attorney General Darrell McGraw will try to stake their claims to portions of nearly $4 million in fees in August.