News from April 2011
Agriculture Dept. alleges Jefferson Co. breached contract for farmer's market start-up
CHARLESTON – The state Department of Agriculture wants an eastern Panhandle county's economic development arm to repay money it misused in starting a farmer's market.
Mason deputy wants domestic violence order tossed
POINT PLEASANT – A Mason County Sheriff's deputy charged with violating a restraining order filed against him by his estranged wife is asking a judge to dismiss it on the grounds it was improperly filed.
Professionals invited to learn about MU's Executive MBA program
SOUTH CHARLESTON –- The Marshall University Lewis College of Business is looking for professionals interested in earning an accredited Executive MBA. The next cohort will begin formal classes this summer.
Asbestos firm doesn't want CSX talking to former clients
Peirce WHEELING – Pittsburgh asbestos lawyer Robert Peirce, facing civil fraud and racket claims from CSX Transportation, doesn't want the railroad contacting his former clients.
McGraw video release party set for April 15
McGraw CHARLESTON –- Attorney General Darrell McGraw's YouTube video promoting his Consumer Protection Division will have its official release on April 15.
Amusement company wants judgment from previous lawsuit victory
CHARLESTON -- WVR Amusement is suing UTF Coin after it claims it was awarded judgment in a previous lawsuit and has yet to be paid.
Hernshaw couple names 87 defendants in asbestos suit
CHARLESTON -- A Hernshaw couple is suing 87 companies after they claim they are responsible for a mesothelioma diagnosis.
Jackson Co. man says he was injured in drilling explosion
CHARLESTON -- A Jackson County man is suing Nomac Drilling after he claims he was injured when a mixture exploded onto his face and body.
Man sues Railserve, DuPont for work injuries
CHARLESTON -- A man is suing Railserve and DuPont Filaments - Americas after he claims he was injured while working.
Man says nursing home neglected grandmother
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County man is suing Harrell Memorial Nursing Home after he claims it neglected to care for his grandmother.
Couple sues Charleston after falling down Municipal Auditorium stairs
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County woman and her husband are suing the City of Charleston after she fell down a flight of stairs at the Municipal Auditorium.
St. Albans couple sues Topcat Direct for deceptive trade practices
CHARLESTON -- A St Albans couple is suing Topcat Direct after they claim they were conned out of more than $25,000 by an employee.
Daughter sues Heartland of Beckley for father's injuries
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing Heartland of Beckley after she claims her father was diagnosed with a life threatening disease while at the nursing home.
Elkview woman says Beneficial guilty of predatory lending
CHARLESTON -- An Elkview woman is suing Beneficial West Virginia after she claims it participated in predatory lending practices.
Man sues W.Va. Dept. of Agriculture for age discrimination
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing the West Virginia Department of Agriculture after he claims his employment was terminated because of his age.
Woman says she was injured at Dunbar McDonald's
CHARLESTON -- A South Charleston woman is suing K&S Management after she claims she was injured in the Dunbar McDonald's restaurant.
Schooner's says 29 people made false statements on Web
HUNTINGTON -- Schooner's Bar & Grill and its owner are suing 29 unnamed individuals, claiming they made false, defamatory and libelous statements on a forum Web site.
Hollywood McGraw
In a 1980s advertising campaign for Vicks 44 cough medicine, soap opera stars Chris Robinson and, later, Peter Bergman, uttered the immortal phrase, "I'm not a doctor, but I play one on TV."
Justices to decide if debt collectors are creditors
CHARLESTON -– At the center of the struggle between borrowers and lenders in West Virginia, justice has parked a motorcycle.
PR exec: McGraw video is 'awful'
McGraw CHARLESTON – An online video from Attorney General Darrell McGraw's office misses the mark with at least one local public relations professional.