News from February 2010
Cabell decapitation case moved to federal court
HUNTINGTON – A Milton woman who claims her husband got killed when a defective machine decapitated his head has seen her complaint removed to U.S. District Court.
Mercer woman says daughter wrongly denied access to play in school band
BLUEFIELD – A Mercer County woman has filed suit against the Mercer County Board of Education and some of its employees, alleging her daughter was wrongfully denied the opportunity to participate in band because of sexual harassment she endured from her peers.
Man says wreck in Isuzu caused his paralysis
HUNTINGTON –- A man claims he became paralyzed after his 1999 Isuzu Rodeo rolled over and his seatbelt unlatched in an interstate accident.
Nitro plant says it isn't to blame for man's injuries
CHARLESTON -- A Nitro plant denies it is to blame for a man's alleged chemical injuries received after an explosion at the plant.
Three individuals sued for injuries to minor
WAYNE -- A minor, through his father, is suing three people after he was injured at a friend's home in Kenova.
Big Lots says it isn't responsible for woman's injuries
CHARLESTON – Big Lots says it is not to blame for a woman's alleged injuries, including a pacemaker the woman says she had to have implanted, as the result of a fall she sustained while attempting to open a door at its Ravenswood store.
Hatfield Enterprises sues Bayer Cropscience for failing to pay more than $100,000
WINFIELD -- Hatfield Enterprises is suing Bayer Cropscience for failing to pay them more than $100,000.
Man sues Walgreens, contractors, indivual for breach of contract
WINFIELD -- A man is suing Walgreen Company, two contractor companies and an individual for not paying him for building materials.
Couple sues Morgantown Learning Academy for injury
MORGANTOWN -— A Morgantown couple is suing Morgantown Learning Academy for negligently failing to keep areas on the property safe.
N.Y. woman sues man for running over her arm
MORGANTOWN -- A New York woman is suing a man for running over her arm with his truck.
Marion couple sues hospital, physician for problem during surgery
MORGANTOWN -- A Marion County couple is suing Monongalia General Hospital and one of its physicians, claiming the physician breached and deviated from the applicable standard of care.
Wood County hospital, doctor named in wrongful death suit
PARKERSBURG - A Jackson County man alleges a Wood County hospital, and physician are responsible for the death of this wife.
Cigarette consensus
In the 1938 Three Stooges comedy "Healthy, Wealthy and Dumb," Curly wins a radio contest sponsored by "Coffin Nail" cigarettes.
THEIR VIEW: State Supreme Court promises better appeals process
CHARLESTON -- State Supreme Court Justice Menis Ketchum says when everyone else was watching the Super Bowl on Sunday, he was poring over legal documents.
Man says company shouldn't have fired him for charging escorts on company card
CLARKSBURG – Former Metso Paper safety director John Adams has dropped a claim that the company shouldn't have fired him for charging female escorts and other comforts on a company credit card.
Long John Silver's says former worker wrongly sued
BLUEFIELD – Lawyers for Long John Silver's restaurants claim former general manager Angela Dyson broke the law by suing in Mercer County after the company removed an earlier suit from Mercer County to federal court.
Improper paperwork, handling of funds subject of AG suit against Mason funeral home
This funeral home in Mason is the defendant in a consumer protection lawsuit filed last month the state Attorney General's Office. (Photo by Lawrence Smith)
POINT PLEASANT - A Mason County funeral home is accused of repeated violations of state law dealing with pre-need funeral agreements.
Attorney cops plea in September drug charge
CHARLESTON - A Charleston attorney has reached a plea agreement in one set of drug-related charges filed against him last year.
CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County
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