News from April 2010
Randolph Co. man sues Orders Construction for work injury
CHARLESTON -- A Randolph County man is suing Orders Construction Company after he was injured at work.
Ultimate Health sues former physician for violation of employment agreement
HUNTINGTON -- Ultimate Health Services is suing a former employee for failing to reimburse more than $14,000 to them for breach of contract.
Calhoun couple sues GM under Lemon Law
CHARLESTON -- A Calhoun County couple is suing General Motors Corporation for breach of warranty under the West Virginia Lemon Law.
Wayne woman blames doctor in husband's death
HUNTINGTON -- A Wayne woman is suing Dr. James H. Morgan II after she claims he was negligent and caused the death of her husband.
Buy insurance before crash, Justices say
Ketchum CHARLESTON – Paying for insurance before a crash works better than paying for it after a crash, according to the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals.
Defendant wins with no lawyers, no plaintiff
CHARLESTON – In a case with no lawyers and no plaintiff, the defendant won.
Zero tolerance for drugs in horses OK, Justices rule
CHARLESTON – West Virginia's zero tolerance policy for drugs in race horses doesn't violate the state Constitution, the Supreme Court of Appeals ruled on April 5.
Craigo accuses Winfield officials of unconstitutional code enforcement
Craigo WINFIELD - A former state Senator is seeking the court's intervention in stopping what he believes is an abuse of power committed by one of Putnam County's municipalities.
Class action plaintiff pay day
There are benefits for the guy at the top that just aren't available to the people below. As Louis XVI (Mel Brooks) says in History of the World, Part I, "It's good to be the king!"
PERSONNEL FILE: Bob Steptoe to be honored by Leadership West Virginia
Steptoe CLARKSBURG -– Robert M. Steptoe Jr., Chairman of Steptoe & Johnson, has been chosen to receive the Distinguished Leadership Award from Leadership West Virginia, a statewide program that develops, strengthens and connects emerging leaders throughout the Mountain State.
CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County
April 5
CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County
April 9
CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County
April 9
CIVIL FILINGS: Monongalia County
April 5
CIVIL FILINGS: Wayne County
March 23
CIVIL FILINGS: Ohio County
March 29
CIVIL FILINGS: Berkeley County
March 29
CIVIL FILINGS: Boone County
March 22
Judge sues Gazette, Mingo sheriff for 'libelous' article
Thornsbury WAYNE – A Mingo County circuit judge has sued the company that owns the Charleston Gazette as well as the Mingo County Sheriff over an article he says is libelous.