News from July 2008
Manchin stands up
Plaintiff's lawyers are outraged. But West Virginians should be proud that Gov. Joe Manchin is asking pointed questions before our state's highest court.
ANALYSIS: WVU won by proving Rodriguez is no dumb jock
Rodriguez MORGANTOWN – West Virginia University's board of governors prevailed in a $4 million suit against former football coach Rich Rodriguez by establishing beyond a doubt that the coach was smarter than the president of the university.
Jumping through legal hoops to hook the Herd
HUNTINGTON – When actor D.B. Sweeney began working on his labor of love, he wanted it to be authentic.
Marshall, Second Creek team up again for e-discovery CLE
HUNTINGTON -- Marshall University's forensic science program and Second Creek Technologies are teaming up again to offer a day of Continuing Legal Education focusing on the new federal rules of electronic discovery.
Family wants $1.5M for unauthorized use of their images
CHARLES TOWN - A former Jefferson County photographer is being sued for $1.5 million by a family who claims she used their images without their consent.
Fourth Circuit judges say Copenhaver erred in remanding AT&T case
Bell RICHMOND, Va. – U.S. appellate judges at the Fourth Circuit in Richmond agree that U.S. District Judge John Copenhaver of Charleston made a mistake when he remanded a class action against AT&T Mobility to Kanawha Circuit Court.
Negligence led to woman's breast cancer, suit claims
Pleasant Valley Hospital is located in Point Pleasant. POINT PLEASANT – A Mason County hospital and two physicians are named in a malpractice suit alleging they failed to properly diagnose a woman for breast cancer.
Former Marshall CTC employee says he was sexually harassed, fired
HUNTINGTON - A former Marshall Community and Technical College employee has sued the school, claiming he was sexually harassed and fired.
Harrison man says cardiology center didn't treat him properly
MORGANTOWN - A Harrison County man has filed a suit against a local cardiology center, claiming he was improperly treated by a doctor employed by the center.
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Semi-pro football player sues team over workers' comp
HUNTINGTON - A Huntington Heroes player has sued the team and its owner, claiming his knee injury was not covered by workers' compensation, even though his contract stated that his injuries would be covered.
CALA: Backers of campaign finance bill hypocrites
Cohen CHARLESTON - It looks like the contentious election season of 2004 has not been forgotten four years later -- and its legacy is still causing controversy.