News from 2010
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.
Former employee sues Superior Carriers for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing Superior Carriers after he claims his employment was wrongfully terminated.
Woman sues dentist for medical malpractice
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing Charleston Dental Associates and a dentist after she claims he caused her pain and poorly treated her condition.
Couple sues Bucyrus, others for work injuries
CHARLESTON -- A man and his wife are suing Bucyrus International after he was injured at work.
Woman sues KRT for injuries
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing the Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority after she claims she and her granddaughter were injured while exiting a bus.
THEIR VIEW: Are business methods still in trouble after Bilski?
Choi CINCINNATI -- The patent bar and the broader intellectual property community have been holding their breath since the Supreme Court granted certiorari on June 1, 2009, regarding the case of Bernard Bilski's patent application.
Lawmakers will meet to discuss special election
Manchin CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Secretary of State Natalie Tennant says her office already is moving forward in preparing for a special legislative session called by Gov. Joe Manchin.
PERSONNEL FILE: Borman joins Bell Law Firm
Borman CHARLESTON -- M. Carter Borman has joined The Bell Law Firm as a new of-counsel attorney.
THEIR VIEW: Now, more than ever, we need coal
CHARLESTON -- On Tuesday, July 6, electricity demand in the East surged to levels near those in the summer of 2006.
Group endorses Stuart for GOP chairman
Stuart CHARLESTON -- Mike Stuart, president of the West Virginia Conservative Foundation and candidate for Chairman of the West Virginia Republican Party, has received the endorsement of West Virginians for Life.
Lawyer Attorney Advertising Marketing?
Lawyers advertising and attorneys advertising are buying vanity toll free number service to promote their law firm advertising with vanity 800 numbers.
PERSONNEL FILE: Several Spilman attorneys ranked in Chambers USA
CHARLESTON -- Spilman Thomas & Battle recently announced a large number of attorney rankings in 2010 Chambers USA.
PERSONNEL FILE: 12 Huddleston Bolen practice areas recognized by U.S. News
CHARLESTON -- Twelve Huddleston Bolen practice areas received "first-tier" rankings, the highest ranking possible, in the new U.S. News – Best Lawyers 2010 "Best Law Firms" ranking.
McGraw opinion supports 2010 election for Byrd's replacement
McGraw CHARLESTON - West Virginians should elect someone this year to replace the late U.S. Sen. Robert Byrd, a legal opinion issued Thursday by state Attorney General Darrell McGraw says.
Barboursville woman sues over faulty heating and cooling system in home
HUNTINGTON -- A Barboursville woman is suing Hurricane Plaza and Callihan Heating & Plumbing for breach of contract and breach of implied warranties.