News from 2010
Group calls Johnson & Johnson decision 'a victory'
McGraw WASHINGTON -- A Washington, D.C.-area public interest law and policy center called last month's decision by the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals in favor of Janssen Pharmaceutica and its parent company Johnson & Johnson a "victory."
Asbestos defendant seeks $1M in legal fees in fraud case
Daniel Mulholland, of Forman Perry Watkins Krutz & Tardy, litigated the fraud case against the two asbestos attorneys. NATCHEZ, Miss. -- Two attorneys found to have committed fraud during asbestos litigation may be on the hook for nearly $1 million in legal fees incurred by the company that fought them.
PERSONNEL FILE: Spilman launches new practice group
Iskra CHARLESTON -- The management team of the law firm Spilman Thomas & Battle has announced it has formed the Community Banking Group to serve the needs of community banks.
Upshur Co. woman sues attorney for failure to competently represent her
MORGANTOWN -- An Upshur County woman is suing a Monongalia County attorney that she claims failed to competently represent her.
Harrison Co. woman sues Summit Engineering for daughter's death
MORGANTOWN -- A Harrison County woman is suing Summit Engineering after she claims it is responsible for her daughter's death.
Wayne Co. man sues four individuals for battery, negligence
WAYNE -- A Wayne County man is suing four individuals he claims are responsible for injuries he sustained in their apartment.
Wayne Co. man sues county commission, deputies for injuries
WAYNE -- A Wayne County man is suing the Wayne County Commission and two sheriff's deputies after he claims he sustained injuries when the sheriff's deputies used unnecessary and excessive force.
Gilmer Co. Clerk accused of improperly filing records
CLARKSBURG –- A Virginia-based financial institution alleges the Gilmer County Clerk's Office did not follow state law when it failed to list all the debtors in 2008 financing statement.
Cabell trying to start Teen Court again
HUNTINGTON -- Cabell County is trying to revive its Teen Court.
Pocahontas woman sues former employer for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON -- A Pocahontas County woman is suing Low-Moor Inc. after she claims her employment was wrongfully terminated because she complained about being harassed.
Woman sues Conseco Insurance for breach of contract
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing Conseco Insurance Company after she claims the business acted in bad faith and breached its contract with her.
Putnam couple names 81 defendants in asbestos case
CHARLESTON -- A Putnam County couple named 81 defendants in their asbestos case, claiming they caused a mesothelioma diagnosis.
Cabell man sues for failure to pay wages
HUNTINGTON -- A Cabell County man is suing Continental Building Systems after he claims it has failed to pay wages he is owed.
Ohio couple sues for elevator malfunction at Masonic Temple
HUNTINGTON -- A Lawrence County, Ohio, couple is suing Huntington Realty Corp. and Huntington Masonic Temple Association for an elevator malfunction.
Man sues Oval Construction for not paying wages
HUNTINGTON -- A Cabell County man is suing Oval Construction Management after he claims it has failed to pay wages he is owed.
Ohio couple sues Division of Corrections for injuries
CHARLESTON -- An Ohio couple is suing the West Virginia Division of Corrections after he sustained injuries during transition firearm training.
Company wants money it would have seen from cleaning grease traps
BECKLEY – For years, a Fayette County company earned tens of thousands of dollars cleaning grease traps at Walmarts and Sam's Clubs throughout the mountain state.
Fla. man says he hasn't seen oil well money
CLARKSBURG -– A Florida man claims he has not been paid for his interest in oil wells on land in Ritchie County.
McGraw settles with funeral home over advance payments
McGraw CHARLESTON -– West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw has announced a settlement with a funeral home whose former director allegedly misappropriated more than $180,000.
Patriot Coal has its appeal dismissed
Chambers RICHMOND, Va. -– Patriot Coal owners decided not to resist U.S. District Judge Robert Chambers as he carries out a $45 million plan to clean water from their mines.