News from September 2008
Dictator Darrell
A Russian citizen wouldn't dare criticize its heavy-handed Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
THIS JUST IN: Kanawha County
Aug. 11
Why the Star Trek defense doesn't work
Many of us are familiar with Leonard Nimoy's quote from the second Star Trek movie as he sacrifices his life to save others, "The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few." A very noble sentiment, of course, and even "logical."
Workman has big lead, poll shows
Workman CHARLESTON - A recent poll indicates Margaret Workman, a former West Virginia Supreme Court justice, has an easy road to travel to get back to the bench.
THIS JUST IN: Ohio County
Aug. 29
THIS JUST IN: Berkeley County
August 19
Record corrects Ketchum quote
HUNTINGTON – Supreme Court of Appeals candidate Menis Ketchum didn't tell the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce he represented defendants in more than half of the cases he argued before the Supreme Court, as the West Virginia Record reported Sept. 2.
AT&T wants arbitrator to hear roadside fee class action
CHARLESTON – U.S. District Judge John Copenhaver disappointed AT&T Mobility the first time he ruled that he lacked jurisdiction over a class action against the company. In a turnabout, now AT&T Mobility hopes he will rule again that he lacks jurisdiction.
Man says lounge failed to pay him, others overtime
CLARKSBURG -- A Harrison County man has filed a federal lawsuit after his employer failed to pay him and his co-workers for years worth of overtime.
Woman claims troopers used pepper spray on genitals
A Logan County woman has filed suit against four state troopers, West Virginia State Police Col. David Lemmon and two state agencies, claiming the troopers pepper sprayed her genitals after arresting her.
Group under fire from McGraw wants campaign laws changed
McGraw
CHARLESTON - The group that's advertisements have infuriated state Attorney General Darrell McGraw started challenging the state's campaign laws earlier this year.
Records show multiple small claim judgments awarded against justice's son
PARKERSBURG – Should a Randolph County couple be successful in their small claim suit against Joseph P. Albright Jr., they will have to wait in line with others to collect their judgment.
Couple files suit against Wood attorney for return of retainer
PARKERSBURG – A Wood County attorney is named a small claim suit by two former clients who allege he failed to render legal services for which he was paid.
Couple claim they were injured by hospital's faulty emergency room doors
PARKERSBURG – While most people go to a hospital emergency room seeking treatment for injuries, one couple alleges a Wood County hospital's emergency room injured them.
St. Joseph's Hospital, others named in wrongful-death suit
PARKERSBURG – A Wood County hospital, several of its related business entities and a Parkersburg physician are named as defendants in a wrongful-death suit.
THEIR VIEW: The Forrest Gump of West Virginia politics
I'm still shaking my head at Darrell McGraw's first ad of the season. It was a doozy.
Former justice returning to court as Albright's replacement
Albright CHARLESTON - Former state Supreme Court Justice Tom McHugh will once again take a spot on the highest court in the state.
WVU assistant coach sued over house deal
A Monongalia County couple has filed suit against a former West Virginia University assistant football coach, his wife and a real estate company, alleging a house they bought had undisclosed landslide and drainage problems.
Justices agree to hear 7-Eleven gas leak case
CHARLESTON - Four Jefferson County residents and a corporation claim their lawsuit aimed at recovering damages after an alleged gas leak at 7-Eleven should be heard in court.
Cabell man says union member assaulted him on picket line
HUNTINGTON - A Cabell County man has filed a suit against a member of a local union, claiming he assaulted him on the picket line.