News from September 2008
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THIS JUST IN: Jefferson County
Aug. 25
THIS JUST IN: Putnam County
Aug. 27
Juror bias could result in new wrongful death trial
CHARLESTON -- A doctor and hospital sued for wrongful death and negligence in the death of a woman could face another trial because of alleged juror bias.
Ohio County Bar honors Miller
Miller WHEELING -- The Ohio County Bar Association has adopted a resolution to honor a former state Supreme Court chief justice who recently died.
Supreme Court candidates talk business
Ketchum WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS – State Supreme Court candidate Menis Ketchum asked West Virginia's Chamber of Commerce to endorse him and said it was unfair to label him as a plaintiff lawyer.
THEIR VIEW: The Silence at Racine
By VIC SPROUSE
W.Va.'s 'out-of-state' debate continues in DuPont saga
Manchin CHARLESTON - Businesses complain about out-of-state plaintiffs lawyers trying to run West Virginia's courts, while out-of-state attorneys gripe about out-of-state corporate interests attempting to influence state officials.
Huntington wants residency ordinance reinstated
CHARLESTON -- A Huntington ordinance that requires all civil service employees to live in Huntington city limits was declared void, but the city of Huntington would like to see it reinstated.
Supreme Court calendar for 9/8 issue
Motion Docket
Extravagant damages the possible problem with dry cleaner suit, WV CALA says
Pressed for Time is located on Quarrier Street in downtown Charleston. (Photo by Chris Dickerson) CHARLESTON -- A Charleston attorney who has sued a dry cleaning store for missing clothes should be entitled to a reasonable amount of money if the court finds the cleaners responsible, but should not be awarded extravagant damages, according to the leader for a statewide legal reform group.
Ads in AG, SupCo races are here
CHARLESTON – With Labor Day in the rearview mirror, the General Election is just around the corner.
Bayer takes tax assessment plea to Supreme Court
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County business made it case for a lower tax assessment Wednesday to the state Supreme Court.
Debt settlers still on McGraw's radar
McGraw CHARLESTON - West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw announced Wednesday that more consumers will have their debts wiped out because of his office.
State Law Library to host Grandparents Rights workshop
CHARLESTON -- In recognition of the thirtieth anniversary of Grandparents Day, the State Law Library will present a free workshop titled "Grandparents' Rights" at 11 a.m. Saturday.
PERSONNEL FILE: Mayhew joins Steptoe & Johnson
Mayhew MORGANTOWN – Steptoe & Johnson is pleased to welcome Kelly Mayhew as a new associate in the firm's Morgantown office.
Woman blames street festival for injuries
MARTINSBURG -- A woman has filed suit against a street festival after she allegedly was injured when she tripped over wiring in the middle of a street.
Man owes more than $100,000, company says
BERKELEY SPRINGS -- Faslo Solution LLC has filed a breach of contract complaint claiming a Jefferson County man failed to pay back a loan of more than $100,000.
Mortgage company sues Jefferson County man
BERKELEY SPRINGS -- Saxon Mortgage Services has filed a breach of contract complaint, alleging a Jefferson County resident failed to pay a loan agreement.