News from 2010
CIVIL FILINGS: Berkeley County
June 29
Trials planned over selenium discharges at Patriot mines
HUNTINGTON – U.S. District Judge Robert Chambers planned to hold two trials and a hearing on water pollution claims against Patriot Coal this Monday, Aug. 9.
Moorefield doctor added to suit involving Fentanyl death
WELCH – Physician Rajan Masih of Moorefield, facing criminal trial on drug charges, must also defend himself against a civil claim for wrongful death.
Rare joint motion for remand granted in case against Charleston Area Med Center
Biser CHARLESTON – U.S. District Judge John Copenhaver pleased both sides by sending a suit against Charleston Area Medical Center to Kanawha County circuit court.
Hedgesville man sues Akers Construction, individual for work-related injury
MARTINSBURG -- A Hedgesville man is suing Akers Construction and an individual after he was injured at work.
Attorney warns Marcellus Shale landowners to be careful
Samol WHEELING -- One Wheeling lawyer is warning area landowners who hope to cash in on Marcellus Shale natural gas drilling to be careful before blowing their windfall.
Couple sues Robert C. Byrd Institute for wrongful termination
UPDATE: This case was dismissed with prejudice on Aug. 1, 2011. Both parties submitted a joint filing to do so after a confidential settlement was reached.
Couple says Miller Lite bottle exploded, caused injury
CHARLESTON -- A couple is suing Millercoors, Cone Distributing, Wal-mart and Publix Supermarkets after a Miller Lite beer bottle caused injury.
PERSONNEL FILE: Steptoe & Johnson set to occupy new building
CLARKSBURG -– Construction on Steptoe & Johnson's four-story, 78,000 square foot building is now complete.
Rand's asbestos report shows lucrative outcome for lawyer trust fund managers
Weitz Giants of asbestos litigation hold half the power in seven trust funds that paid $2.4 billion in claims in 2008, according to tables in a new Rand Corporation report.
PERSONNEL FILE: Morrison inducted into College of Labor and Employment Lawyers
Morrison CLARKSBURG -- The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers recently announced the election of C. David Morrison, a member of Steptoe & Johnson, as a newly elected Fellow.
PERSONNEL FILE: Harper joins Spilman Thomas & Battle's Morgantown office
MORGANTOWN -- Spilman Thomas & Battle is pleased to announce the addition of a new associate to the Morgantown office.
THEIR VIEW: A hole in one for West Virginia
MORGANTOWN -- We West Virginians are protective of our state. Ridicule and even lesser slights are like emotional arrows that can pierce even a hide that's been toughened over years of abuse.
Greear ramps up 'grassroots' campaign
Greear CHARLESTON -- Charleston attorney and Kanawha Circuit Court Judge candidate Dan Greear has announced his campaign team is beginning "a massive grassroots outreach initiative."
Veterans business summit coming to Fairmont
CLARKSBURG -─ The U.S. Small Business Administration, in conjunction with its network of small business resource partners throughout West Virginia, will be hosting a Veterans Business Summit on Sept. 14 at the I-79 Technology Park Research Center in Fairmont.
PERSONNEL FILE: Thompson named chair elect of Southern Legislative Conference
Thompson CHARLESTON -- House Speaker Rick Thompson was unanimously selected Chair Elect of the Southern Legislative Conference by fellow lawmakers from 15 member states.
Stay ordered in $2.7M dispute between McGraw, feds
McGraw CHARLESTON - A federal judge has granted a stay in state Attorney General Darrell McGraw's challenge to a withhold of $2.7 million in Medicaid funds that stems from one of his settlements.
Pennsylvania couple sues CAMC for infected wound
CHARLESTON -- A Pennsylvania couple is suing Charleston Area Medical Center for medical malpractice after a camping trip injury became infected.
St. Albans couple names 62 companies in asbestos case
CHARLESTON -- A St. Albans man and his wife are suing 63 companies in their asbestos-related case after he developed asbestosis.
Couple sues CAMC for breast cancer
CHARLESTON -- A woman and her husband are suing Charleston Area Medical Center for negligence and medical malpractice after her cancer was not completely treated by agents of the facility.