News from 2009
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.
THEIR VIEW: A historic house vote
Last Saturday, President Obama called on Democratic Congressmen to "answer the call of history" and support the massive health care reform legislation.
Woman sues Sodexho over injury at University of Charleston
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing Sodexho Services and other Sodexho companies after she slipped and fell.
Couple sues Chrysler for breach of warranty
CHARLESTON -- A couple is suing Chrysler Group for breach of warranty after they purchased a vehicle from them.
PERSONNEL FILE: Jackson Kelly attorney elected to United Way board of directors
Tawney CHARLESTON -– Jackson Kelly attorney Ken Tawney recently was elected to the board of directors of United Way of Central West Virginia Inc.
Commission asks judge to reconsider Far Away Farms case dismissal
Bastress MARTINSBURG –- Six days after U.S. District Judge John Preston Bailey dismissed a suit to block construction of homes on 123 acres in Jefferson County, the county planning commission urged him to think twice.