News from December 2010
Justices rule for WVSSAC; So. Chas. out of title game
Webster CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has decided a Kanawha County judge overstepped her authority when she tossed out the suspensions of four South Charleston High School football players.
No ruling yet in SSAC case
Webster CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court hasn't a decision on the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission's appeal that leaves the Class AAA football championship game in limbo.
Barboursville man sues Schooner's Bar & Grill for failure to pay wages
HUNTINGTON -- A Barboursville man is suing Schooner's Bar & Grill after he claims it failed to pay wages owed to him.
Two individuals sue Fruth Pharmacy for medication mix-up
HUNTINGTON -- Two individuals are suing Fruth Pharmacy after they were given the wrong prescription.
Kanawha couple sues two debt firms in separate suits
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County couple is suing Enhanced Recovery Company and Accounts Receivable Management in separate suits after they claim the companies continued to attempt to collect on debt after they retained an attorney.
Jackson Co. man sues for injuries from airport work
CHARLESTON -- A Jackson County man is suing Cast & Baker Corp. and Westfall's Heavy Machinery Repair after he claims he sustained injuries when he was forced to jump from a runaway machine while working.
What's behind the curtain, Judge Seibert?
"Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain," said the Wizard of Oz as Dorothy's dog, Toto, exposed him to view.
Six AGs, including McGraw, under ATRA microscope
McGraw WASHINGTON -- A tort reform group says, in a new report, that some plaintiffs attorneys have used their relationships with state attorneys general as "a litigious cash cow."
Justices suggest lawmakers rewrite baffling credit law
Benjamin CHARLESTON – Tax preparer Jackson Hewitt turned itself into a credit broker when it arranged refund anticipation loans, the Supreme Court of Appeals has decided.
Insurer sues Scott Orthopedics, physician over coverage
WINFIELD – An insurance company that denied coverage to a Huntington physician who admitted to sexually harassing a patient is now suing Scott Orthopedics and the physician.
Building owners deserve trial, Court rules
CHARLESTON – Owners of the St. James Building in Huntington deserve a jury trial over possession of their mezzanine, the Supreme Court of Appeals have ruled.
CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County
Nov. 15
CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County
Nov. 19
CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County
Nov. 22
CIVIL FILINGS: Ohio County
Oct. 25
Cooper files petition on gubernatorial succession
Cooper CHARLESTON -- Another petition asking the state Supreme Court to weigh in on a special gubernatorial election has been filed.
THEIR VIEW: Study will analyze tourism action plan
Browning CHARLESTON -- With economic development and job creation in the forefront of his state priorities, a comprehensive study to analyze an action plan regarding the tourism industry in West Virginia has begun.
WVSSAC appeals football ruling
Webster CHARLESTON –- On Thursday, the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission filed an appeal with the state Supreme Court, seeking to overturn a Tuesday ruling by Kanawha Circuit Judge Carrie Webster that would allow four South Charleston players to play in the state Class AAA championship game.