News from July 2010
Citizen Copenhaver
Two generations ago, most major American cities had a variety of daily newspapers. There were at least two morning papers, each publishing multiple updated editions through the course of the day, and a couple of afternoon papers as well. Each paper had a distinct editorial slant and a "personality" of its own.
Benjamin says court erred in logging death opinion
Benjamin CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court improperly granted an exception from workers' compensation law to the parents of a logger who died on the job, according to Justice Brent Benjamin.
Mason funeral home found in contempt for failing to pay AG in pre-need settlement
POINT PLEASANT -– The owners of a Mason County funeral remain under close supervision after being found in contempt for failing to pay restitution to the state Attorney General's Office to settle a consumer protection suit.
Romano elected president of WVAJ
CHARLESTON -- Mike Romano recently was named president of the West Virginia Association for Justice.
CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County
July 22
CIVIL FILINGS: Wood County
July 14
CIVIL FILINGS: Ohio County
July 7
CIVIL FILINGS: Mason County
July 15
CIVIL FILINGS: Jefferson County
July 21
CIVIL FILINGS: Jackson County
July 14
CIVIL FILINGS: Berkeley County
June 22
Woman sues podiatry clinics for daughter's injuries
HUNTINGTON -- A mother is suing Great Teays Podiatry and Huntington Foot & Ankle Clinic after her daughter suffered injuries from surgery.
Couple sues man for making sexual advances on their children
HUNTINGTON -- A Cabell County couple is suing a man they claim made sexual advances on their children.
Woman sues MU Board of Governors for father's death
HUNTINGTON -- A Lincoln County woman is suing the Marshall University Board of Governors after she claims it is responsible for her father's death.
Federal agreement doesn't protect Massey from citizen suits, groups say
CHARLESTON -– Massey Energy's clean water agreement with the government doesn't protect it from citizen suits, nature groups argue in federal court.
THEIR VIEW: Business development will require legal reform
CHARLESTON -- With the recent passing of Sen. Robert C. Byrd, West Virginia lost not only the longest-serving Senator in U.S. history, but also its pipeline to billions of dollars in federal funding that has kept the state afloat for years. This underscores the fact that the Mountain State must now learn to fend for itself.
THEIR VIEW: McGraw's only the 5th worse?
Surber CHARLESTON -- When it comes to lousy attorneys general, I thought no one could top West Virginia Democrat Darrell Vivian McGraw Junior.
Stuart elected chairman of state GOP
Stuart CHARLESTON -- Attorney Mike Stuart has been elected chairman of the West Virginia Republican Party,
PERSONNEL FILE: Huntington paralegal elected to national office
Francisco HUNTINGTON -- Jill I. Francisco, ACP, a paralegal at Huddleston Bolen LLP in Huntington, has been elected Treasurer of The National Association of Legal Assistants/paralegals, during the association's 35th annual meeting July 16 Jacksonville, Fla.
Implementing new rules may take a while, Supreme Court clerk says
Perry CHARLESTON -- It could be December before revised rules to West Virginia's appellate process go into effect, says the state Supreme Court's clerk.