News from April 2011
When every discomfort is an injury
Personal injury attorney William H. Harding's concept is simple: broaden the definition of "injury" to include minor mishaps and mere inconveniences.
Lawyers say Actavis, Mylan tricked them out of fees
Thompson CHARLESTON – Lawyers who led national litigation against drug maker Actavis and distributor Mylan suspect the defendants tricked them into signing away their fees.
WVU law professor co-authors book to help women
Temple MORGANTOWN -– A West Virginia University law professor has co-authored a book with an award-winning journalist to help women find happiness and be successful.
In midst of custody battle, woman files for bankruptcy
Ballard CHARLESTON – Though wanting custody of her ex-boyfriend's daughter, a Charleston woman has admitted to having no income and very little assets.
PERSONNEL FILE: Foster, LaCagnin honored as Bar Foundation Fellows
Foster CHARLESTON -– Jackson Kelly attorneys Michael D. Foster and Stephen M. LaCagnin were honored as West Virginia State Bar Foundation Fellows during the 13th Annual Bar Foundation Fellows dinner on April 28.
CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County
April 21
CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County
April 21
CIVIL FILINGS: Ohio County
April 4
CIVIL FILINGS: Wood County
April 11
CIVIL FILINGS: Monongalia County
April 25
CIVIL FILINGS: Mason County
April 18
CIVIL FILINGS: Jackson County
April 4
CAMC blamed for family member's death
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing Charleston Area Medical Center after she claims it is responsible for her family member's death.
Woman sues HCR Manorcare for nursing home negligence
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing HCR Manorcare after she claims her family member was neglected while he was a resident.
Parkersburg woman sues PWP Industries for injuries
CHARLESTON -- A Parkersburg woman is suing PWP Industries after she claims she was injured while working.
Dunbar couple sues AT&T for injuries
CHARLESTON -- A Dunbar man and his wife are suing AT&T Corp. after he sustained injuries at its Charleston facility.
Institute man sues for predatory lending practices
CHARLESTON -- An Institute man is suing Select Portfolio Servicing and the Bank of New York Mellon after he claims they participated in predatory lending practices.
West Virginia pharmacies sue CVS
WELCH – Six pharmacies have filed a legal complaint against CVS Caremark Corporation and four other companies.
PERSONNEL FILE: New state Bar Board of Governors announced
CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia State Bar is pleased to announce new officers and members of The West Virginia State Bar Board of Governors for 2011-2012.
PERSONNEL FILE: Berg joins Jackson Kelly's Morgantown office
MORGANTOWN -– Andrea Berg recently joined Jackson Kelly's Morgantown office.