News from March 2008
Harrison County suit challenges home rule idea
BRIDGEPORT - A lawsuit filed in Harrison County is challenging Bridgeport's attempt to participate in West Virginia's home rule experiment, claiming residents were not given enough time to voice their opinion on the plan.
More March Madness in the state's legal arena
Cohen CHARLESTON -- The basketball court isn't the only place to witness March Madness this year.
Having three big verdicts in 2007 was an anomaly
Toriseva In a recent article critical of three 2007 verdicts, The West Virginia Record failed to present a balanced analysis of these cases and our state's court system.
McGraw to court: Protect that retirement fund
McGraw CHARLESTON - State Attorney General Darrell McGraw will not relent in his civil suit against the former director of a federally and state-funded senior center recently acquitted of a federal charge that he illegally cashed in more than $31,000 in sick leave.
'How to Hire, Fire and Retire' topic of March 28 breakfast meeting
CHARLESTON -- "How to Hire, Fire and Retire" is the topic of the March 28 Business for Breakfast.
Ohio man sues after fall at Turnpike plaza
CHARLESTON - An Ohio man filed a suit against a gas station at the Beckley Travel Plaza after he slipped on ice while stopping on his trip to Florida.
AG will alert Legislature of potential windfalls
McGraw CHARLESTON - State lawmakers have passed a bill that will require the state's Attorney General to notify them of any large amounts of money that might be coming their way.
Home health care provider caused injury, suit claims
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County woman and the woman appointed to be her power of attorney have filed a suit against a local home health care company after the woman was injured when someone from the health care company was helping her bathe.
Two carpenters say they were attacked while picketing
CHARLESTON - Two members of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Council of Carpenters filed a suit against a local construction company after they were assaulted outside a construction site while picketing.
Falling umbrella store display results in lawsuit
CHARLESTON - A Putnam County woman has filed a suit against Value City after she was injured at the St. Albans location.
Hospital sued after patient breaks her leg
Thomas Memorial Hospital is located in South Charleston. CHARLESTON - A local hospital is being sued after a patient fell at the hospital and broke her leg.
St. Albans man seeks $4 million for chemical burns
CHARLESTON - A St. Albans man who suffered severe burns over more than half of his body after a chemical explosion at his job is seeking more than $4 million from the company.
McGraw shuts down Canadian company
CHARLESTON - State Attorney General Darrell McGraw made two announcements earlier this month, one a settlement and the other he called a "small victory in the battle against cross-border advance fee loan scams."
Just shoot me
Looking for answers, some of us search the Internet or seek personal counsel.
Rodriguez motion hearing set for April 3
Rodriguez MORGANTOWN - Monongalia Circuit Judge Robert Stone has set an April 3 hearing on West Virginia University's motions to speed up a suit against former football coach Rich Rodriguez and make him answer questions about his decision to leave.
Hospital says jail system hasn't paid for services
HUNTINGTON - Cabell Huntington Hospital has filed a lawsuit against the regional jail, seeking more than $177,000 in unpaid services.
'Hold the cheese' plaintiffs working without attorney
MORGANTOWN - The case of a Clarksburg man suing McDonald's for $10 million after he had an allergic reaction to cheese on his burger is moving forward without an attorney.
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