News from April 2009
Supreme Court says police officers are public office holders
Workman CHARLESTON – West Virginia Supreme Court justices unanimously upheld a Harrison County judge's ruling that a Clarksburg police officer couldn't serve on a local police civil service commission because he held a public "office."
Putnam man files suit over drag strip truck fire
Bob Motz fires up his 20,000-horsepower Jet Kenworth in a file photo. A Putnam County man has filed a suit against Motz and Kanawha Valley Dragway Park after he rescued Motz from the burning vehicle after an accident during a 2007 event. POINT PLEASANT - A Putnam County man is alleging he was severely injured during a mishap that occurred at a highly touted racing event in Mason County.
Albright Jr. among attorneys facing CLE suspension
CHARLESTON - In the midst of a half-dozen ethics complaints, Joseph P. Albright Jr. is in jeopardy of having his license suspended for failing to take mandated continuing legal education.
Wash. couple dissatisfied with Parkersburg attorney's handling of estate settlement
CHARLESTON - Frustrated by ignoring their repeated inquiries, including a directive by the state Bar he communicate with them, a Washington state couple is moving to have a Parkersburg attorney removed as executor of an estate to which they are heirs.
Family sues state after they bury wrong remains
CHARELSTON – A Jackson County family is suing the West Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner whom they blame for giving them a stranger's remains, which they buried thinking it was their young daughter.
Calhoun mother, son sue school boards over alleged 'hazing'
CHARLESTON – A Calhoun County mother and her son are suing the county and state school boards over an alleged hazing incident that occurred in a football locker room.
Man sues over boulder-related injury
CHARLESTON – A Buckhannon man is suing his employer and a co-worker over injuries he suffered while working at a strip mine on the border of Kanawha and Boone counties.
Wayne woman, daughter sues over faulty base
CHARLESTON – A Wayne County mother and daughter are suing over the daughter breaking her leg while sliding into second base during a softball game.
Wrecker sues two trucking firms
CHARLESTON – A Handley wrecker service is suing two trucking companies, claiming neither has paid them for work.
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Supreme Court public financing bill fails
Kessler CHARLESTON -- A proposal to use public funds to finance state Supreme Court campaigns has died in the state Legislature.