News from July 2010
CIVIL FILINGS: Lincoln County
June 28
CIVIL FILINGS: Mason County
July 9
CIVIL FILINGS: Boone County
June 8
CIVIL FILINGS: Jackson County
June 30
CIVIL FILINGS: Marshall County
June 26
Rockefeller hosting W.Va. fundraiser for Harry Reid
Reid CHARLESTON (Legal Newsline) -- The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce says it applauds U.S. Sen. Jay Rockefeller for hosting a fundraiser event for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.
Justices award new trial to brothers in murder case
CHARLESTON –- Brothers Phillip and Nathaniel Barnett, facing sentences of 36 and 40 years for the murder of Deanna Crawford, have won a new trial.
Treasury tax break for lawyers bothers leaders
Roberts WASHINGTON -- While some are reacting to news that trial lawyers may soon receive a tax break, the U.S. Department of the Treasury is not commenting.
Perdue sues MU, professor for invasion of privacy
J. Perdue HUNTINGTON -- The daughter of State Treasurer John Perdue has sued the Marshal University Board of Governors and a professor after she claims they released her university transcripts without her permission.
Judge upholds Huntington's four-day work week
Hustead HUNTINGTON -- Although the city of Huntington has moved forward with its reduced and compressed work week, attorneys and the workers' union still intend to argue the matter in court.
Jackson attorney re-indicted on old, arrested on new meth charges
Sullivan RIPLEY - No sooner was she indicted on drug charges a third time than a Jackson County attorney was arrested on similar charges during an undercover drug buy.
PERSONNEL FILE: Keefer joins Schuda & Associates
CHALRRESTON -- Barbara J. Keefer recently joined Schuda & Associates as a member.
PERSONNEL FILE: Legg inducted to IADC
Legg HUNTINGTON -- Erik W. Legg of the law firm Farrell, Farrell & Farrell has been inducted as a Member to the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC).
Raleigh judge to hear Lincoln absentee ballot case
CHARLESTON -- A Raleigh circuit judge has decided to take evidence in Lincoln County's May 11 contested primary election after the case was moved out of Lincoln County.
McGraw sues three in fund-raising scam
McGraw CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw's Consumer Protection Division has filed a lawsuit against three individuals for violating consumer protection laws in the marketing and sale of personal computers and other electronic goods.
Phone book company sues law firm, two attorneys
Giatras CHARLESTON -- Ogden Directories is suing Giatras Law Firm and attorneys Troy N. Giatras and Rusty Webb after it claims they failed to pay nearly $200,000 for advertising.
Former employees say A&W Painting won't return personal tools
CHARLESTON -- Three former employees are suing A&W Painting after they claim the company refuses to return their personal tools they used while working for the company.
Couple sues Cintas for injuries after trip on carpet
CHARLESTON -- A woman and her husband are suing Cintas Corporation No. 2 after she sustained injuries from a fall.
Boone Co. man sues Ford for defective F-150
CHARLESTON -- A Boone County man is suing Form Motor Company for a defective 2007 Ford F-150 truck.
Va. woman sues Toyota for defective vehicle
CHARLESTON -- A Tazewell, Va., woman is suing Toyota Motor Sales for a defective 2008 Toyota Tacoma she purchased from Ramey Motors.