News from October 2008
Kanawha family law judge threatened twice
Smallridge CHARLESTON – Similar to a Parkersburg dentist, two people in Kanawha County stood accused of making threats on a family law judge only to have their cases result in different outcomes.
THIS JUST IN: Kanawha County
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THIS JUST IN: Putnam County
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Roane man awarded nearly $200,000 in wrongful firing case
MADISON – A Roane County man was awarded nearly $200,000 after he says he was fired for trying to receive workers' compensation benefits.
Nicholas judge receives 'Extra Mile Award' from children's group
CHARLESTON -– Circuit Judge Gary L. Johnson of the 28th Judicial Circuit in Nicholas County received the "Extra Mile Award" from the West Virginia Children's Justice Task Force at its annual conference on Oct. 9 in Charleston.
Cedar Grove woman says officers held her against her will, threatened her into sex
CHARLESTON – A Cedar Grove woman has filed suit against two of the town's police officers, alleging they arrested her without justification, and would release her only if she performed sexual favors.
Kanawha woman says plastic surgeon botched breast surgery
Culpepper CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County woman has filed a medical malpractice suit against a local plastic surgeon, claiming he botched her breast reconstruction surgery.
Woman sues Rent-A-Center for adopted daughter's death
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County woman has filed a suit against Rent-A-Center, after an employee of the store hit and killed her two-year-old daughter.
PERSONNEL FILE: Dinsmore & Shohl ranked No. 1 in U.S. for Mining Law
CHARLESTON -- Dinsmore & Shohl recently was honored as the No. 1 law firm for Mining Law in the United States by The Best Lawyers in America 2009.
Martinsburg woman sues after slipping on apple sauce in grocery store
MARTINSBURG – A Martinsburg woman has filed suit against a grocery store, alleging she was injured after she slipped on apple sauce.
No pension for former Lincoln assessor, justices rule
Davis CHARLESTON – Former Lincoln County Assessor Jerry Weaver forfeited his pension by conspiring to buy votes, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals decided Oct. 10.
THEIR VIEW: Mass Litigation Panel to implement pilot project for electronic filing
CHARLESTON -- When former Chief Justice Robin Jean Davis appointed two new circuit court judges to the Mass Litigation Panel and named a new chairman in July 2007, the Supreme Court also charged the panel with drafting mass litigation rules.
** Standalone inside art for 10/20 issue: Talk about inflation
Researchers from West Virginia University examined a giant inflatable airbag during a test in August in Washington, D.C. The researchers believe the WVU-designed airbag has the potential to seal off tunnels to help prevent the spread of smoke, toxic fumes, gases or flooding should there be a fire or breach in a transportation system. (WVU courtesy photo)
Contributions becoming obstacle on W.Va. SC, candidates say
Walker CHARLESTON - With the issue of recusal becoming larger on state's highest court, one Supreme Court candidate said Wednesday that she prefers not knowing who her contributors are while another said he wishes the public financed judicial campaigns.
Greear's ad takes aim at McGraw
Dan Greear Dan Greear, the Republican candidate for West Virginia attorney general, is running his third television and radio ad.
*** Secretary of State's office announces online filing tool for businesses
Ireland CHARLESTON -- Secretary of State Betty Ireland has announced that all businesses (with the exception of sole proprietors and general partnerships) may file annual reports online with her office through the State's online portal "Business for WV" (www.business4wv.com).
*** American Bar Endowment donates $7.5 million to improve U.S. justice system
CHICAGO -- The American Bar Endowment, a non-profit sponsor of group insurance and charitable giving programs for the more than 407,000 members of the American Bar Association, has donated more than $7.5 million to improve the justice system and foster the highest ideals of the legal profession.