News from April 2010
Mine tragedy ad may result in ethics charge
Underwood CHARLESTON - The law firm that ran advertisements in the wake of the recent Raleigh County mine tragedy is expecting an ethics complaint.
Former WVU Board of Governors chairman Goodwin dies
Goodwin MORGANTOWN -- Stephen P. Goodwin, an attorney and past chairman of the West Virginia University Board of Governors, died April 21 at the age of 62.
Longtime Charleston attorney John Charnock dies
Charnock CHARLESTON -- Longtime Charleston lawyer John N. Charnock Jr., who also served as the city's attorney and municipal judge, died Monday at the age of 80 after a long battle with cancer.
Sex offender intensive supervision officers to be sworn in
CHARLESTON -– Supreme Court Chief Justice Robin Jean Davis will swear in six new sex offender intensive supervision officers during a ceremony at 10 a.m. on Monday April 26 in the Supreme Court Chamber.
Former Nitro treasurer sues mayor, city for defamation
Casto CHARLESTON - A former Nitro city official alleges she was defamed by the mayor when he accused her of signing checks without his permission.
Former Dunbar officer gets jail time, lawsuit
CHARLESTON - In less than a fortnight, a former Dunbar police officer has been sued, and convicted on separate allegations he unlawfully arrested women for purpose of having sex with them.
Mercer, Mineral middle schools to present mock trials at Supreme Court
CHARLESTON -– Students from two schools will perform mock trial scripts they wrote as part of West Virginia Law Adventure, the Supreme Court's civic education program for middle school students, during the finale of this year's project, on Thursday, April 29 in the Supreme Court Chamber.
THEIR VIEW: America needs more jobs, not more lawsuits
WASHINGTON -- As policymakers consider ways to put Americans back to work, they should keep this simple formula in mind: more lawsuits equals less job growth.
McGraw files complaint against Kanawha landscaper
McGraw CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw filed a lawsuit against All 4 U Landscaping and its owner following multiple complaints that the company was not completing contracted jobs.
PERSONNEL FILE: Glen Murphy joins Spilman Thomas & Battle
Murphy CHARLESTON -- The law firm of Spilman Thomas & Battle is pleased to announce Glen A. Murphy has joined the firm as Counsel.
Woman sues DNR for vehicle accident
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources and an individual after she was injured in a vehicle accident.
Former employee sues Trailer Specialists for slander, fraud, wrongful firing
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing Trailer Specialists and an individual for slander, fraud and wrongful termination.
Upshur man says he was given bad Achilles tendon in transplant
CHARLESTON -- An Upshur County man is suing LifeNet Transplant Services and LifeNet Health after he claims he was given a defective Achilles tendon during surgery.
Kanawha man sues after he was hit by vehicle while in his wheelchair
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County man is suing Ohio Farmers Insurance Company and an individual after he was struck by a vehicle while crossing Lee Street in his wheelchair.
Putnam couple says Hartford Insurance violated state code
CHARLESTON -- A Putnam County couple is suing Hartford Fire Insurance Company after they claim it violated West Virginia Code.
Man says Chevron misrepresented him
CHARLESTON -- A man is suing Chevron Corporation after he claims it made fraudulent and negligent misrepresentations in regards to underground storage tanks located on property in Charleston he once owned.
Man sues Ford under W.Va. Lemon Law
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County man is suing Ford Motor Company for breach of warranty under the West Virginia Lemon Law.
PERSONNEL FILE: Bolen honored by W.Va. State Bar Association
HUNTINGTON -- The West Virginia Bar Association has named Richard "Dick" Bolen a 2010 West Virginia Bar Foundation Fellow for his outstanding service to the legal profession.
McHugh to speak at McDowell County Law Day
McHugh WELCH -– Supreme Court Justice Thomas McHugh will be the keynote speaker at the celebration of Law Day in McDowell County at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 30.