News from August 2009
Strip club wants Kanawha closure decision overturned
CHARLESTON – A former Cross Lanes strip club wants a Kanawha County judge to overturn the decision of some county agencies and allow the club to reopen.
Lowe's says it isn't to blame for woman's fall
CHARLESTON – A home improvement store denies it is responsible for causing a woman to trip over a low-lying pallet.
Sherwin-Williams wants defamation case dismissed
BECKLEY – Sherwin-Williams has asked the federal court to dismiss a case against it in which a Greenbrier County man claims a store employee made defamatory remarks against him.
Planning commission should've sued Court, lawyers says
MARTINSBURG – Jefferson County planning commission members sued developer Far Away Farms when they should have sued the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, the developer's attorney claims.
Union says arbitrator's ruling must stand in cocaine miner case
CLARKSBURG – Consolidation Coal Company can't overturn an arbitrator's decision preserving the job of a miner who tested positive for cocaine, according to the United Mine Workers of America.
Kanawha prosecutor seeks to keep cash at center of lawsuit
Bradberry CHARLESTON - Though no criminals charges have been filed, authorities have initiated proceedings to keep the nearly $8,000 seized in May from a New Jersey man's hotel room in South Charleston alleging the money was used to facilitate the trafficking of illegal drugs.
Time to Unmask Dr. Harron
Before a judge and jury can accept the testimony of an expert witness, they have to know who that person is.
Judicial reform commissioner among attorneys suspended for CLE violations
CHARLESTON - Twenty-six lawyers soon will have their licenses suspended for failing to take mandatory continuing education.
Woman sues Sonic for drive-thru injury
HUNTINGTON – A woman has filed suit against a fast-food restaurant, alleging her finger was seriously cut while she was attempting to retrieve food passed to her through a drive-thru window.
Union sues Mon board over charter bus info
MORGANTOWN- The union representing public school service employee's is alleging the Monongalia County school board is putting students at risk by not checking the credentials of drivers not employed by the county who are transporting students to school-sponsored activities.
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Estate says companies to blame for man's fatal fall from bridge
WHEELING – The administratrix of a deceased man's estate has filed suit against Armstrong Steel Protectors and The Velotta Company, blaming them for not equipping the man with proper gear to prevent him from falling off a 50-foot bridge.
Huddleston Bolen attorneys to present seminar
Nelson CHARLESTON -- Huddleston Bolen attorneys Kevin Nelson and Scott Sheets will speak as part of an employment law seminar sponsored by the National Business Institute.