News from October 2009
Casey recommended for Northern District judgeship
Casey CHARLESTON – State Democratic Party Chairman Nick Casey has been recommended for a federal judgeship in the Northern District of West Virginia.
Former Cabell Huntington worker sues over benefits, severance
HUNTINGTON -- A former employee of Cabell Huntington Hospital is suing the hospital both individually and on the behalf of all others similarly situated over benefits and severance.
Man's estate sues company, driver for negligence
WAYNE -- A woman is suing Gelco Corporation and an employee of the company for negligence.
Doctor sued over paycheck issues
HUNTINGTON -- A Huntington woman is suing her former employer after having multiple paycheck issues.
Woman sues Huntington after wreck with police officer
HUNTINGTON -- A woman is suing the City of Huntington after a car accident involving a Huntington police officer.
Ford denies claims that diesel engines have defects
CHARLESTON – Ford is denying allegations that 6.0-liter Power Stroke diesel engines in some of its trucks contain multiple defects that may cause the truck to randomly shut off.
Woman sued after she was hit by vehicle
HUNTINGTON -- A pedestrian struck by a vehicle is suing the man who hit her.
Goodwin resigns from WVU Board
Goodwin MORGANTOWN -- Charleston attorney Steve Goodwin is stepping down after seven years on West Virginia University's Board of Governors.
PEIA sued over retirement benefits
CHARLESTON -— Three people and two organizations are suing West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency and its finance board over retirement benefits.
Social, gender rights in Mexico topic of WVU Law panel
MORGANTOWN -- "Social and Gender Rights in Mexico" is the topic that will be examined by two visiting scholars from the University of Guanajuato, in Guanajuato, Mexico.
WV CALA looks to raise awareness during Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week
Heath CHARLESTON –- While debates over stricter federal coal mining regulations and national health care reform have been at the forefront of state news reports in recent weeks, a statewide group wants to remind West Virginians about the ongoing problems in the state's courts and the importance of much-needed legal reforms.
Deliverywoman sues credit union after slip, fall
HUNTINGTON -- After a fall that cause her injury, a woman is suing Huntington Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Employees Credit Union.
WVU College of Law hosts 'How to Apply to Law School'
MORGANTOWN -– Applying to law school can be a complex and challenging proposition. Just what law schools are looking for in an application is the illusive question prospective students are asking themselves.
Business loan clinic set for Nov. 5
CHARLESTON -– Small business owners, do you need financing but you are not sure where to look or how to approach a lender for a loan?
Give Ray Harron his day in court
Ray Harron used to like to go to trial. The Bridgeport radiologist has made millions testifying for attorneys filing doubtful asbestos lawsuits.
Ohio companies say former employees damaged their business
CHARLESTON – Two Ohio corporations allege they lost an unknown amount of money when two of their former employees used confidential business information to steal prospective and current clients and to start a business.
Weight loss supplement class action removed to federal court
CHARLESTON – The makers of a popular weight loss supplement removed a putative class action lawsuit to federal court after plaintiffs say the supplement was responsible for numerous incidents of kidney damage, including jaundice, and even a death.
Rite Aid wants McGraw's suit dismissed
McGraw CHARLESTON – Owners of Rite Aid stores moved on Oct. 9 to dismiss a suit from Attorney General Darrell McGraw claiming they overcharge for generic drugs.
Court upholds ruling that man must pay child support for another's child
CHARLESTON – Wood Circuit Judge J.D. Beane properly ordered a man to support another man's child, the Supreme Court of Appeals decided on Oct. 13.
Mingo deputy firing trial starts Oct. 20
CHARLESTON – Folks in Mingo County should charter buses to catch a red hot trial between Sheriff Lonnie Hannah and former deputy Roy Glenn Messer starting on Oct. 20.