News from 2009
Couple sues two Charleston physicians, others for medical negligence
CHARLESTON -- A couple is suing two Charleston physicians, a registered nurse and their practices for medical negligence.
Lincoln couple wants severed fingers case in circuit court
CHARLESTON – A couple claims a lawsuit they filed against Deere and Company in which they blame the company for designing a tractor that severed the man's fingers deserves to remain in Lincoln Circuit Court.
Summersville officials move gambling parlor case in federal court
SUMMERSVILLE – Summersville Mayor Robert Schafer and police sergeant Jason Lanham say a case in which a woman claims Lanham unlawfully detained her after Schafer blocked her return to a gambling parlor should remain in federal court.
Man sues Ford, Bert Wolfe for breach of warranty
CHARLESTON -- A man is suing Ford Motor Company and Bert Wolfe Inc. for breach of warranty.
Md. judge lets wind out of turbine plan's sails
GREENBELT, Md. -– Wind turbines can kill a few Indiana bats without endangering the species but the owners must ask for permission first, U.S. District Judge Roger Titus ruled on Dec. 8.
Out of his class
Every kid comes across a bully or two when growing up.
Man sues Shoney's after mouth cut by object in food
CHARLESTON -- A Charleston man is suing Shoney's after he injured his mouth while eating food from the buffet.
Texas lawyers want W.Va. malpractice case severed
WHEELING -– Texas lawyers who packaged 15 CSX Transportation workers together as identical injury victims for litigation in West Virginia are now protesting that the same 15 should not be packaged together as identical victims of legal malpractice.
Federal discrimination suit references MU Perdue scandal
HUNTINGTON – While Marshall University instructors allegedly boosted grades for the daughter of state Treasurer John Perdue, professor Sandra Prunty refused to add a half point for a student whose hearing impairment she ridiculed, a suit in federal court alleges.
Cosmetics disfigurement case moved to federal court
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman alleges she lost her job and nearly her children after she applied makeup that caused chemical burns on her face.
Man sues three Huntington doctors for malpractice
HUNTINGTON -- A man is suing three Huntington physicians for medical malpractice after he claims they failed to properly diagnose him.
Albright Jr. facing new disciplinary charges
CHARLESTON - No sooner did a Wood County attorney clear one ethical hurdle than was he presented with another.
Man sues Milton couple after son's bicycle injuries
HUNTINGTON -- A man is suing a Milton couple after his son was involved in an accident while riding his bicycle.
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