News from November 2009
Even judges are innocent until proven guilty
Campaign finance laws were meant as a way to make elections fairer, but the reality is that incumbents continue to enjoy numerous advantages over challengers.
Benjamin offers thoughts on judicial reform topics
Benjamin CHARLESTON – The Independent Commission on Judicial Reform is scheduled to submit its report to Gov. Joe Manchin on Nov. 15.
Man sues the Hershey, Walmart after rusty needle found in candy
CHARLESTON -- A father is suing the Hershey Company and Walmart Stores for his 2-year-old son after the child ate candy that had a rusty needle in it.
Former family law judge named in legal malpractice suit
Redman CHARLESTON - A Charleston attorney and former family law judge is accused by a former client of representing his ex-wife's interests in their divorce case.
WVU journalism professor publishes legal-themed book
Temple MORGANTOWN -- A West Virginia University journalism professor recently published his second book.
Point Pleasant settles wrongful termination suit for $250K
POINT PLEASANT - The city of Point Pleasant has agreed to pay $250,000 to three former employees who alleged they were fired for political reasons.
Justices reject woman's comp claim for tripping in street
CHARLESTON – West Virginia's Supreme Court of Appeals rejected a workers compensation claim from a woman who tripped as she crossed a street on a 15-minute break from her job.
Woman sues Charleston neurologist for husband's death
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing a Charleston neurologist for the death of her husband.
Charleston surgeon sued for negligence, medical malpractice
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing a Charleston surgeon for negligence and medical malpractice.
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Justices say Maynard's e-mails shouldn't have been public
Maynard CHARLESTON -– Private communications of government employees don't belong to the public, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals decided on Nov. 12. Four Justices agreed that state law doesn't require disclosure of electronic mail between former Justice Spike Maynard and Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship.
Massey victorious as controversial $50M case comes to end in W.Va.
Blankenship CHARLESTON -- For a third time, the West Virginia Supreme Court has overturned a $50 million verdict in a case that called into question when a justice should recuse himself or herself.