News from February 2010
W.Va. State named in discrimination, breach of contract suit
CHARLESTON - In addition to reneging on their offer to promote him, a Charleston man alleges officials at the university where he worked terminated him for lodging complaints of discrimination.
Kanawha man wins free divorce in Valentine's Day contest
Webb CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County resident has won a free divorce from a contest provided by the Webb Law Firm.
LAWS 2010 cancelled due to snow days
Davis CHARLESTON -– The LAWS program that had been scheduled for March 30 in Moundsville has been cancelled due to the high number of school days missed this year because of snow in the Northern Panhandle, Supreme Court Chief Justice Robin Jean Davis said Wednesday.
State Police, trooper sued by Logan woman over dismissed criminal charge
Trogdon CHARLESTON - A Logan County woman is suing the West Virginia State Police and one of its officers for what she calls a needless yearlong journey through the criminal justice system.
Hutchens named WVU's general counsel
Hutchens MORGANTOWN -- William H. Hutchens III has been named West Virginia University's general counsel and vice president for legal affairs.
Maynard has impact on Third District race, Cook Report says
Maynard WILLIAMSON -- Shortly after he announced his candidacy for West Virginia's 3rd Congressional District seat, former state Supreme Court Justice Spike Maynard already is making an impact.
Woman sues pharmacist, two pharmacies for prescription mistake
CHARLESTON -- A Charleston woman is suing a pharmacist, Cross Lanes Family Pharmacy and Poca Valu-Rite Inc. after she received the wrong medication and was hospitalized.
Man sues City of Huntington for wrongful termination
HUNTINGTON -- A man is suing the City of Huntington for wrongful termination from his employment.
Man sues First National Bank of Omaha for invasion of privacy, violations of state code
HUNTINGTON -- A Huntington man is suing the First National Bank of Omaha for negligence, invasion of privacy and violation of the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act.
Former employee sues InfoCision, unknown entity for injury
HUNTINGTON -— A former employee is suing InfoCision Management Corporation and an unknown entity after she was injured on the company's property.
Contractor sues Epperly Realty for breach of contract
CHARLESTON -- A Cross Lanes building contractor is suing Epperly Realty LLC because he claims they owe him more than $10,000.
PERSONNEL FILE: Steptoe & Johnson lawyer elected chair of state college board
Yurko CLARKSBURG -– Steptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that Richard M. Yurko Jr. has been elected chairman of the Board of the West Virginia Independent Colleges and Universities.
Kanawha man names six companies in work-injury case
CHARLESTON -- A Glasgow man is suing American Electric Power Company, Appalachian Power Company, American Electric Power Service Corporation, Martin Engineering Company, Brown Electric Group and Brown Electric Co. Inc. after a work-related injury caused him to have his fingers amputated.
Charleston woman sues Family Dollar for injuries
CHARLESTON -- A Charleston woman is suing Family Dollar Stores of West Virginia Inc. and Family Dollar Operations Inc. after she was injured at the company's Charleston location.
Woman sues Scott Depot man for the death of her brother
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing a Scott Depot man for the death of her brother.
Couple sues CAMC for woman's in-room injury
CHARLESTON -- A woman and her husband are suing Charleston Area Medical Center after she claims she was injured.
Fayette woman sues Loved Ones In Home Care for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON -- A Fayette County woman is suing her former employer after she claims she was wrongfully terminated.
Huntington woman sues Steamatic, individuals for slander, negligence
CHARLESTON -- A Huntington woman is suing Steamatic of West Virginia and two individuals for violating the West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act, slander and intentional and negligent inflictions of emotional distress.
Former employee sues Mama Rosa's Pizzeria for failure to pay wages on time
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County woman is suing her former employer for not paying her last wages on time.
Business court plan moves ahead
Thompson CHARLESTON - The state House Judiciary Committee has advanced plans to create business courts in the state.