News from 2009
Mall didn't discriminate, Justices rule
CHARLESTON – Charleston Town Center guards did not discriminate against two African-American teens, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals says.
PERSONNEL FILE: Brown named Editor for CARLAW, HouseLaw
Brown CHARLESTON -- Johnnie Brown, an equity partner with Pullin, Fowler, Flanagan, Brown & Poe, recently became the West Virginia State Editor for two legal reporters, CARLAW and HouseLaw, published by CounselorLibrary.com LLC.
PERSONNEL FILE: Governor appoints Flaherty to WVU Board of Governors
Flaherty CHARLESTON -- Gov. Joe Manchin has appointed Tom Flaherty, founding member of the law firm of Flaherty, Sensabaugh & Bonasso (FS&B), to the West Virginia University Board of Governors.
PERSONNEL FILE: Gregory Neil joins Steptoe & Johnson
Neil HUNTINGTON -– Steptoe & Johnson is pleased to welcome Gregory Neil as a new associate in the firm's Huntington office.
McGraw files lawsuits against Internet payday lenders
McGraw CHARLESTON -- Seventeen internet payday lenders, collection agencies and their principals have been hit with two lawsuits by Attorney General Darrell McGraw's Consumer Protection Division.
Former employee sues Kidney Associates, supervisor for sexual harassment
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing Kidney Associates, her former supervisor and office manager for sexual harassment.
Manpower sues Tower Logistics after refusal to pay for services
HUNTINGTON -- Manpower Inc. is suing Tower Logistics after it failed to pay for services.
Couple sues Huntington physician for negligence
HUNTINGTON -- A woman and her husband are suing a Huntington physician for a surgery he performed in 2007.
Four Charleston physicians being sued for wrongful death
CHARLESTON —- Four Charleston doctors are being sued for the wrongful death of a St. Albans woman.
Webster wants to give everyone 'a voice'
Webster CHARLESTON -- House Judiciary Chairwoman Carrie Webster might soon have a new title: Kanawha Circuit judge.
Woman sues insurance companies, employees after husband's death
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing an insurance agency, its company and two employees for negligence and fraud, among other things.
21 female inmates claim they were sexually assaulted
HUNTINGTON — Three Huntington attorneys are taking the state to court, filing claims of sexual misconduct at various West Virginia prisons and jails.
Judicial Reform panel submits report
Manchin CHARLESTON – West Virginia needs a mid-level appeals court to lighten the caseload of the state Supreme Court, according to a judicial reform panel report.
A survey for Record readers
From the editor:
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.