News from 2010
Pa. women name 85 defendants in asbestos suit
CHARLESTON -- Two Pennsylvania women are suing 85 companies they claim are responsible for their family member's lung cancer and death.
Parkersburg couple names 58 companies in asbestos suit
CHARLESTON -- A Parkersburg man and his wife named 58 defendants in an asbestos-related suit, claiming they are responsible for his mesothelioma.
Woman says St. Mary's security guard caused her to fall
HUNTINGTON -- A woman is suing St. Mary's Medical Center after she claims she was intimidated by a security guard and caused to fall.
Circuit Judge Robert L. Holland Jr. dies
CHARLESTON -- Third Judicial Circuit Judge Robert L. Holland Jr. died Monday after having a heart attack Sunday at his home in Greenwood.
Tennant calls GOP ballot lawsuit 'frivolous'
Tennant CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Secretary of State Natalie Tennant is calling the lawsuit filed by the state's Republican State Executive Committee "frivolous" and "wasteful."
Coal group wants to stop Obama surface mining policy
CHARLESTON -- A coal industry group wants a court order barring the Obama administration from using a policy designed to limit surface mining in Appalachia.
U.S., state Chambers endorse Manchin
Manchin CHARLESTON – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce on Monday endorsed Gov. Joe Manchin's run for the U.S. Senate.
Shawna Pinkerton says it's not safe to wear thongs
When Jimmy Buffett blew out his flip-flop, stepped on a pop-top, and cut his heel, he didn't sue the thong manufacturer.
CSX goes after two estates for making claims again
HUNTINGTON -- CSX Transportation is on the offensive against two estates that are making similar asbestos claims previously filed by the decedents.
Water contamination plaintiffs must appear in court, judge says
CHARLESTON -– Mingo County residents who filed water contamination suits against Massey Energy and a subsidiary must show up in person to pursue their claims.
Woman sues Kroger for injuries
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing Kroger after she claims she was injured in its Smithers store location.
Man sues Honda for defective vehicle
HUNTINGTON -- A Cabell County man is suing American Honda Motor Company after he claims a vehicle he purchased was defective and did not conform to its warranty.
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CIVIL FILINGS: Wood County
Aug. 31
CIVIL FILINGS: Boone County
Aug. 27
CIVIL FILINGS: Jackson County
Sept. 7
CIVIL FILINGS: Monongalia County
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Aug. 30
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Aug. 16