News from February 2009
West Virginia Radio suing Hunt for unpaid advertising
Hunt CHARLESTON - In addition to legal malpractice, Mark Hunt is defending himself against allegations he welshed on paying for advertising on Charleston radio stations.
Hunt, Karr named in legal malpractice suit
Hunt CHARLESTON - A Jackson County woman is alleging two Charleston attorneys were negligent in the way they handled a personal injury claim she filed against the federal government.
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B&B owner says her license, permit were wrongly revoked
WHEELING –- The owner of a Weirton bed and breakfast says her business license and zoning permit were unfairly revoked after city officials discovered a Web site in which she solicited business to homosexuals and those who led "alternative lifestyles."
Ala. AG files brief in support of W.Va. chief justice
King CHARLESTON - Five more amicus briefs were filed with the U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday in West Virginia's judicial recusal issue, including one by Alabama Attorney General Troy King.
Troopers accused of torturing Logan man after DUI arrests
Kinney CHARLESTON - A Logan County man alleges he was tortured by state Troopers following two separate arrests for DUI last year.
Kanawha schools, bus company blamed for boy's injuries
CHARLESTON - A Jackson County woman wants Kanawha County school officials and the manufacturer of school buses they operate held responsible for alleged injuries her son sustained from a faulty door.
Charleston attorney offering free divorce for Valentine's Day
Webb CHARLESTON -- To most people, Feb. 14 represents a chance to give flowers, candy or maybe even a ring to that special someone. But to Charleston lawyer Rusty Webb, the day brings a chance to offer a free divorce.
ALL THINGS JURY: Jury selection insights, Part One
Beneficial voir dire questions originate from well-thought through research efforts. They are typically attitudinal, lifestyle questions and are not demographic based.
Man sues Lowe's, claiming he was wrongly fired
CLARKSBURG -- A man who claims he was fired for taking too many days off work due to health problems is seeking to recover his employment at Lowe's.
CSX seeks fees, punitives in Harron case
Harron WHEELING –- CSX Transportation expects a big punitive damages award on its claim that Bridgeport radiologist Ray Harron falsified X-ray readings to help asbestos lawyers file bogus suits.
*** 2009 LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR
Opening Day - Jan. 14: Assemble to organize by election of officers and open and publish election returns.
Mercer judge Swope is keynote speaker at "Pip" kickoff
CHARLESTON -– Judge Derek C. Swope of the Ninth Judicial Circuit in Mercer County will be the keynote speaker at the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Bureau for Children and Families' "PIP Kickoff" Thursday at the Charleston Civic Center.
*** State Supreme Court calendar for 2/9 issue
Argument Docket