News from May 2010
Charleston couple sues for surgical stapler malfunction
CHARLESTON -- A Charleston couple is suing Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc., after a defective stapler malfunctioned during surgery.
Woman sues Division of Corrections, others for sexual assault
CHARLESTON -- A woman who was incarcerated in the Beckley Work Release Center claims she was sexually assaulted, harassed and abused during her incarceration by a correctional officer.
CIVIL FILINGS: Jefferson County
April 27
CIVIL FILINGS: Ohio County
April 30
Legal Aid celebrates Law Day
CHARLESTON -- In recognition of the nationally celebrated "Law Day," Legal Aid of West Virginia marked Law Day 2010 with events spanning from Morgantown to Parkersburg to Berkeley Springs.
Former employee sues Arby's for failure to pay wages
WINFIELD -- A former Arby's employee after he claims he wasn't paid his wages in a timely manner after his employment was terminated.
Justices reverse human rights ruling for Ford Credit
CHARLESTON – Ford Motor Credit managers didn't discriminate against a supervisor in Huntington when they suspended and demoted him for abuse and harassment, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals decided.
Supreme Court to release revised appellate rules Monday
Davis CHARLESTON – After months of work, the state Supreme Court is ready to release its Revised Rules of Appellate Procedure on May 17.
Massey, union team up against MSHA
CHARLESTON – Owners of Massey Energy and leaders of the United Mine Workers seldom agree, but an explosion that killed 29 miners has united them in mistrust of the U. S. Mine Safety and Health Administration.
Judge OKs Jefferson County development construction
MARTINSBURG – U.S. District Judge John Preston Bailey has cleared the way for construction of Far Away Farm residential development in Jefferson County.
Putnam settles wrongful death suit against EMS squad for $85K
WINFIELD - The Putnam County Commission has settled a wrongful death filed against its EMS squad by the estate of a Winfield man with the bulk of the money going into trust for his minor children.
Putnam EMS also sued for wrongful death in 2003
HUNTINGTON - Prior to one involving a Winfield man, the Putnam County Commission five years ago agreed to settle a wrongful death suit against the EMS squad filed by the estate of a Kentucky man.
Former employee sues transport companies for unpaid wages
CHARLESTON--A former employee is suing Rick Hearn, who is doing business as R&J Specialized Transportation, and Transport Leasing Contract after he claims he did not receive employment wages within 72 hours.
THEIR VIEW: Oliverio's shocking victory
MORGANTOWN -- State Sen. Mike Oliverio had to admit he was shocked.
Harpers Ferry couple sues Paul Davis Systems, others for fraud
CHARLES TOWN -- A Harpers Ferry couple is suing Paul Davis Systems of Suburban MD & Washington, D.C., after their home experienced water damage.
Memorial ceremony held for deceased attorneys
CHARLESTON -- A memorial ceremony was held May 10 to honor seven recently deceased attorneys from the Charleston area.
Justices reverse ruling in wrongful death case involving Halliburton
Workman CHARLESTON – Circuit Judge John Madden thought he found an easy way out of a wrongful death case with feuding defendants, but the Justices of the Supreme Court of Appeals expect him to work harder on it.