News from February 2009
Two Kanawha magistrates to participate in Read Across America Day
CHARLESTON -- Two Kanawha County magistrates will participate in Read Across America Day on March 2 by administering the "Reader's Oath" to students at two Kanawha County elementary schools.
Chesapeake partly blames verdict for departure
CHARLESTON -- Chesapeake Energy Corp. says a huge verdict against it in a Roane County case over natural gas royalties is one of the reasons the energy giant is moving the majority of its Charleston-based jobs to Oklahoma City.
Clay woman says oil spill led to accident
CHARLESTON -– A Clay County woman alleges she was seriously injured after a woman who had slipped on oil collided with her vehicle and caused it to roll over an embankment.
Ky. man sues over Cabell traffic accident
HUNTINGTON -– A Kentucky man and his insurance company have filed suit against a Cabell County woman, alleging she caused him to run off the interstate after entering his lane.
Boyfriend of deceased woman sues doctor for wrongful death
RIPLEY - A Jackson County man believes his girlfriend's death was a result of her physician mistaking the likely formation of blood clots as heartburn.
Lincoln Co. woman sues St. Mary's over husband's death
HUNTINGTON -– A Lincoln County woman whose husband died from a heart attack only hours after being released from St. Mary's Medical Center has filed suit against the hospital and one of its doctors.
Company says it wants money for Quiznos location
HUNTINGTON -– A company has filed suit against the owner and manager of the Barboursville Quiznos, alleging they would not hand over ownership of the restaurant after the company paid more than $50,000 for it.
Motel owner says sprinkler system caused damages
MARTINSBURG -– The owner of the Martinsburg motel claims the establishment received severe damages after a fire sprinkler system mistakenly engaged.
CALA hails Stamp's move on Harron case
Cohen CHARLESTON -- A statewide legal reform group is praising U.S. District Judge Fredrick Stamp's decision not to dismiss an action against a West Virginia radiologist who was paid close to $10 million by personal injury lawyers as part of a alleged lawsuit mill.
Federal court refuses to declare Graham 'innocent'
Graham CHARLESTON –- A federal judge has refused to grant former Wyoming County Council on Aging and All Care director Bob Graham a "certificate of innocence" and says both Graham and the state should be ashamed of his conduct.
Huntington man sues for lost vacation time
HUNTINGTON -– A Huntington man has filed suit against IBC Sales Corporation, alleging he was not paid three weeks of vacation time to which he was entitled after he was terminated from his job.
*** SupCo calendar for 3/2 issue
Argument Docket
*** Awards given at Clifford event
CHARLESTON -- During the J.R. Clifford stamp ceremony, awards were given to honor those who have helped bring his story to light.
Reply brief filed in Benjamin case
Benjamin WASHINGTON - Attorneys for a bankrupt coal company have filed one last brief before the United States Supreme Court decides if state Supreme Court Justice Brent Benjamin should have recused himself from the case of a campaign supporter.
CAMC, nurse named in wrongful death suit of Cross Lanes man
CHARLESTON - A Cross Lanes woman is alleging that a nurse at a Charleston hospital dislodging her husband's breathing tube directly resulted in his death.
Man in dispute with Charleston attorney over purchase of farm
CHARLESTON - A Cross Lanes man has filed a breech of contract suit against a Charleston attorney for failing to buy the man's ownership interest in a farm.
State GOP announces Cecil H. Underwood Intern Program
CHARLESTON -– The West Virginia Republican Party has announced a new program paying tribute to former Gov. Cecil H. Underwood.
PEIA should grab funds from AG's office, CALA says
McGraw CHARLESTON -- A statewide legal reform group again is calling on Attorney General Darrell McGraw to give a state agency part of a $10 million lawsuit settlement.
WV CALA critical of McGraw's panhandle plan
McGraw CHARLESTON -- A statewide legal reform group is criticizing a budget request by Attorney General Darrell McGraw's office to open a satellite office in the Eastern Panhandle.
Upshur couple blames DHHR for not telling them of adopted son's sexual abuse history
CHARLESTON - Because of misinformation provided to them by state officials, an Upshur County couple is alleging that one of their adoptive sons has continued a pattern of sexual abuse inflicted on him as an infant causing an unnecessary hardship on the family.