News from April 2009
THEIR VIEW: Thompson's Rasputin is hurting the House
CHARLESTON -- I never thought I'd say this, but boy-o-boy does the House of Delegates miss Bob Kiss.
Rants at CSX union meetings involved talk of murder, explosions
WHEELING – CSX Transportation workers lined up to sue the railroad for asbestos exposure at union meetings where they proposed killing the boss's children and blowing up bridges, according to the man who served them coffee and doughnuts.
PERSONNEL FILE: Roteman joins Stonecipher Law Firm
Roteman PITTSBURGH -- Stonecipher Law Firm announces that Ronald B. Roteman joined the firm as a partner on Jan. 1.
PERSONNEL FILE: Associates helps Spilman Thomas & Battle's Charleston office grow
Parmer CHARLESTON -– Spilman Thomas & Battle is pleased to announce that Kimberly K. Parmer has joined the firm as an Associate.
*** Manchin, Magrath to speak at Leadership Conference
MORGANTOWN -- Gov. Joe Manchin, West Virginia University Interim President Peter Magrath and West Virginia businessman W. Marston Becker, Chairman and CEO of Max Capital Group Limited, will be among the noted speakers at the 7th Annual West Virginia Leadership Conference, to be held April 29–30 in Morgantown.
FINANCIAL FOCUS: Challenge your financial thinking
CHARLESTON -- Most businesses can benefit from an additional focus on the company's financial performance. This is especially true for smaller companies and professional service firms where it is not practical to employ full-time financial personnel.
*** W.Va. Stimulus information available on Web site
Manchin CHARLESTON -– Gov. Joe Manchin has announced the launch of a new Web page comprising West Virginia Recovery Act (Stimulus) Information at www.recovery.wv.gov.
Free Legal Aid workship set for State Law Library
CHARLESTON -– A free workshop on "The Services of Legal Aid of West Virginia" will be presented at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, in the State Law Library.
'Attractive' student says she was victim of unlawful police searches
MARTINSBURG – A college student is suing Martinsburg and five of its police officers, saying she was subjected to two unlawful searches during a routine traffic stop.
Barbour man says wall wasn't built properly
CLARKSBURG -- A Barbour County man has filed suit against Collier Foundation Systems doing business as Superior Walls, one of its employees and a lumber store, alleging the company did not correctly build an outside wall of his home.
Man suing doctor for alleged surveillance of children
CHARLESTON – A man is suing a licensed osteopathic physician for allegedly spying on the man's children while they undressed.
'The Law Works:' Law enforcement extends to firefighters
Ringer CHARLESTON -- Firefighters also have police powers and even conduct criminal investigations. Some of their duties include interviewing witnesses, seeking warrants and testifying in court.
*** Standalone p1 art package for 4/27 issue: Law adventure
CHARLESTON -– Students from three schools recently performed mock trial scripts they wrote as part of West Virginia Law Adventure, the Supreme Court's program for middle school students, during the finale of this year's pilot project.
Man says cable installer 'systematically' got rid of black employees
CHARLESTON – A Charleston man says he was fired from his job installing cable because he is black.
Two sue trucking firms over firings
CHARLESTON – Two men are suing trucking firms that work together to haul coal, claiming they both were fired for complaining about the shoddy conditions of the coal trucks.
Couple sues over loose water meter cover
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County couple is suing a major water company, saying a loose water meter cover caused serious injuries to the woman.
Jockeys fighting suspensions, fines
CHARLESTON – A group of jockeys at Charles Town Races and Slots are suing the West Virginia Racing Commission, saying they were unjustly suspended over allegations they cheated during weigh-ins.
DuPont, Lucite agree to $2M fine
CHARLESTON – Pending public comment and approval of a federal judge, a DuPont and Lucite International have agreed to pay $2 million in fines related to violations of the state and federal pollution laws at a sulfuric acid regeneration plant in Belle.
Ohio man sues after falling through skylight
HUNTINGTON – An Ironton, Ohio, man is suing his employer after he fell 20 feet through a skylight and landed on his head.
Woman sues dealership after man falls on her
HUNTINGTON – The lack of a handrail on some steps at a Cabell car dealership is to blame for a man falling on top of a woman and injuring her, according to a lawsuit.