News from June 2008
Jefferson man says he was wrongly accused of child pornography
CHARLES TOWN - A Jefferson County man has filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart and members of the county police department after he was accused of child pornography, which he claims is wrong and damaged his reputation.
Court won't rehear Jefferson Co. zoning case
CHARLESTON – West Virginia's Supreme Court of Appeals will stick by an April 17 decision allowing construction of 152 homes on Far Away Farm in Jefferson County.
Ageism case removed to federal court
MORGANTOWN -- A Charleston company is seeking a removal to federal court after an ex-employee filed an ageism complaint against it.
Union files suit to win pension
CHARLESTON -- Teamsters Local 175 and 505 have filed a federal suit following an audit to retrieve part of their pension from their employer.
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Mother maintains innocence of Pocahontas meth fugitive
CHARLESTON – A man wanted by authorities in Pocahontas County for his alleged role in the manufacture of methamphetamines there was arrested by police in South Charleston earlier this month during a routine traffic stop in which they found meth in his possession.
Wreck leaves Buzzard with $25K hospital bill, and another lawsuit
CHARLESTON – In addition to police, bill collectors from the state's largest hospital are looking for a Pocahontas County man.
Buzzard faced other travails in '98
CHARLESTON – In the year before his indictment in the DUI death of his friend, a Pocahontas County man was charged with a variety of criminal offenses including, ironically, aiding and abetting a fugitive.
Before indictment on meth charges, Pocahontas man charged in '98 Kanawha DUI fatality
Buzzard ST. ALBANS – Prior to his indictment for operating a meth lab, a Pocahontas County man faced related criminal and civil charges for a fatality he caused nearly a decade ago in Kanawha County.
Cabell magistrate Qualls dies, Goheen picked to replace him
Qualls HUNTINGTON - A longtime Cabell County magistrate died Tuesday at his Huntington home.
Two Kanawha businesses honored with Governor's Service Award
CHARLESTON -– Gov. Joe Manchin will honor two Kanawha County businesses for their outstanding dedication to volunteerism and community service.
Court to hear contested Hurricane election
Peyton CHARLESTON – In the midst of an already dramatic election year, the state Supreme Court has agreed to hear the appeal of a disputed election from one Putnam County municipality held last year.
Ohio woman says reaction to Mylan drug killed husband
CHARLESTON - An Ohio woman has filed a wrongful death suit against a West Virginia company on behalf of her husband, who allegedly died from an allergic reaction to a product the company produced.
Manchin seeks federal disaster declaration
CHARLESTON -- Gov. Joe Manchin on June 11 sent a request to President Bush asking him to declare a major disaster for 11 West Virginia counties, making them eligible for federal disaster recovery assistance.
Law firm says phone book company messed up ad
Callaghan CHARLESTON – A prominent Charleston law firm has filed suit against the company that produces Verizon's phone books, saying its ad was screwed up in the latest Charleston edition.