News from November 2010
THEIR VIEW: A strong future for W.Va.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- When I first came to West Virginia more than 40 years ago, it was to work with coal miners and their families. Good people who worked hard and risked their lives so that the rest of America could turn the lights on and build a strong economy. Good people who counted on their jobs to put food on the table, build a home, send their kids to school, and save a little for retirement.
PERSONNEL FILE: Hodges joins Nelson Mullins in Huntington.
Hodges HUNTINGTON -– Jeremy C. Hodges has joined Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough as an associate in its Huntington office.
Former inmate sues Division of Corrections for sexual misconduct
CHARLESTON -- A former Lakin Correctional Facility inmate is suing the state Division of Corrections and a correctional officer she claims sexually harassed and abused her.
New Martinsville couple names 95 defendants in asbestos suit
CHARLESTON -- A New Martinsville couple has named 95 companies as defendants in their asbestos suit after they claim the companies are responsible for a mesothelioma diagnosis.
Woman sues Division of Corrections for sexual misconduct
CHARLESTON -- A former Beckley Correctional Center inmate is suing the state Division of Corrections and a correctional officer she claims sexually harassed and abused her.
Woman sues jail authority for sexual misconduct
CHARLESTON -- A former Southern Regional Jail inmate is suing the state jail authority and four correctional officers she claims sexually harassed and abused her.
Putnam couple sues Ford, Midway Ford for defective truck
CHARLESTON -- A Putnam County couple is suing Ford Motor Company and Midway Ford after they claim the 2010 Ford F-350 truck they purchased was defective.
Huntington attorney arrested on DUI charge
CHARLESTON -– A Huntington attorney was arrested for driving under the influence after he failed a field sobriety test and had his blood alcohol content measured at more than three times the legal limit.
PERSONNEL FILE: Three new associates join Bowles Rice
Hudson CHARLESTON -- Thomas A. Heywood, managing partner of Bowles Rice, has announced that three attorneys have joined the law firm as associates.
Man says automatic door at CAMC caused injuries
CHARLESTON -- A Charleston man is suing Charleston Area Medical Center after he claims he was injured by an automatic door at the hospital.
McGraw reaches $7.9M settlement with N.J. lawyer, debt agencies
McGraw CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw on Tuesday announced a settlement with a New Jersey lawyer and several out-of-state debt collection agencies that the lawyer represents.
Court to release new video for Adoption Month
CHARLESTON -- A new video that guides parents through the child abuse and neglect court process will be shown at a press conference at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 18, in the Supreme Court Chamber.
Three Marmet couples sue contractors for home problems
CHARLESTON -- Three Marmet couples are suing Mike Enyart & Sons and Ghosh Engineers in three separate cases after they claim they were negligent.
Elkview woman sues Smith's Foodfair for injuries
CHARLESTON -- An Elkview woman is suing Smith's Foodfair after she claims she and her unborn child were injured on its premises.
Woman sues Freedom Service Center for breach of contract
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing Freedom Service Center after she claims it breached its contract with her.
Woman sues St. Mary's for injuries
HUNTINGTON -- A woman is suing St. Mary's Medical Center after she claims she was injured from a fall.
Ohio man sues Volkswagen for defective vehicle
HUNTINGTON -- An Ohio man is suing Volkswagen after he claims a vehicle he leased was defective.
Calif. company says W.Va. group used its photos for sales
PARKERSBURG – A California-based company that describes itself as "the leading provider of damper, louvers, silencers, and architectural sun control products" says a newly formed business used its photographs to sell similar products.
Advance Auto Parts wants discrimination suit dismissed
CHARLESTON -– Advance Auto Parts wants to see a complaint one of its former employees filed against it dismissed, saying it did not fire her because of her gender as she alleges in her lawsuit.
Debt calls results in federal lawsuit
CHARLESTON -– Repeated phone calls from a debt collection agency to a woman's work place prompted her to file suit against the companies responsible for the debt collection attempts.