News from April 2011
Massey, Arch must pay selenium penalties, Chambers rules
Chambers HUNTINGTON – Massey Energy and Arch Coal mines have discharged selenium into streams in violation of water quality permits for a year and must pay civil penalties, U.S. District Judge Robert Chambers has ruled.
Wood Co. attorney, former prosecutor team for hospital class action
PARKERSBURG –- After denying he allowed his personal and professional relationships with the prosecutor's office cloud his judgment in a Parkersburg businessman's 2007 criminal trial, a Wood County attorney is now working with a former Wood County prosecutor in a class-action lawsuit.
CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County
March 25
CIVIL FILINGS: Wood County
March 24
CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County
March 30
CIVIL FILINGS: Jackson County
March 7
CIVIL FILINGS: Berkeley County
March 4
CIVIL FILINGS: Mason County
March 24
Cabell woman sues MU board for husband's death
HUNTINGTON -- A Cabell County woman is suing Marshall University Board of Governors after she claims it is responsible for her husband's death
THEIR VIEW: Chamber has it wrong about need for court
CLARKSBURG -- Steve Roberts and his West Virginia Chamber are at it again -- bad mouthing West Virginia, hoping to scare legislators into eliminating more of our hard-earned rights.
WVU College of Law introduces Child & Family Law Clinic
Vojdik MORGANTOWN -- The West Virginia University College of Law enhances its commitment to providing legal services to those who could not otherwise afford them with the formal introduction of its Child and Family Law clinic on April 8 in the Marlyn E. Lugar Courtroom at the WVU Law Center.
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Dr. John Alexander Williams, was the keynote speaker. He is a Professor Emeritus of History at Appalachian State University. (Photos courtesy of WVU College of Law)
Greenbrier casino will close for judicial conference
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS -- When the U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals has its judicial conference in June at The Greenbrier, the resort's underground casino will not be open.
St. Albans man sues Charleston employee for accident
WINFIELD – A St. Albans man is suing a Charleston employee after he claims he is responsible for injuries he sustained in a car accident.
Hurricane Marketplace sues nail salon
WINFIELD – Hurricane Marketplace Limited Partnership is suing Magic Nails & Spa for breach of contract after it claims the company owes more than $45,000.
Judges can force insurers to destroy records, Justices rule
Davis CHARLESTON –- Judges can require insurers to destroy or return medical records that crash victims provide in lawsuits, the Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled.
Aracoma widows appeal federal judge's dismissal
CHARLESTON -- The widows of Aracoma Alma No. 1 miners Don Bragg and Elvis Hatfield are appealing a federal judge's ruling dismissing their case against the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration.
PERSONNEL FILE: Stuart delivering letter to Taiwan president
Stuart CHARLESTON -– Mike Stuart, Chairman of the West Virginia Republican Party, is in Taiwan on an eight0day mission as part of a 10-member national delegation from the Republican National Committee.
PERSONNEL FILE: Spilman attorney featured on radio program
Benson WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -— The law firm Spilman Thomas & Battle announced today that attorney Jill M. Benson was recently featured as Legal Advisor on North Carolina Association of Staffing Professional's Conference Radio.