News from August 2011
Fayette Co. woman sues Sears after injury at Beckley K-mart
CHARLESTON -- A Fayette County woman is suing Sears Holdings Corporation after she claims she was injured while walking through the Beckley K-mart store.
Kanawha Co. man sues surgeons for mother's death
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County man is suing two South Charleston physicians after he claims they are responsible for his mother's death.
Man names 79 companies in asbestos case
CHARLESTON -- A man is suing 79 companies after he claims they are responsible for his father's lung cancer and death.
Former employee accuses Charleston physician of sexual harassment
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing a Charleston physician after she claims he constantly sexually harassed her for more than six months.
Man sues Pacific Cycle, others for defective bicycle
CHARLESTON -- A man is suing Pacific Cycle after he was injured on a bicycle that was defective.
Thacker a good fit for Fourth Circuit, professor says
Thacker RICHMOND, Va. -- A college professor who keeps an eye on the federal Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals says the woman who will be nominated for an opening on that court fits the bill of a good candidate.
McGraw ready to get on with drug-pricing case
McGraw RICHMOND, Va. -- State Attorney General Darrell McGraw is tired of waiting to get his lawsuit against prescription drug retailers on track.
THEIR VIEW: Helping students achieve their peak potential
Tomblin CHARLESTON -- The future success of West Virginia's families and communities will rely on the success of our education systems. Broad-based collaboration aimed at fostering supportive communities that advance student achievement is an essential component in promoting the economic and cultural vitality of our state.
Dunbar woman sues over injury on Yeager Airport wheelchair lift
CHARLESTON -- A Dunbar resident is suing the Central West Virginia Regional Airport Authority after she claims she was injured on Yeager Airport's wheelchair lift.
Clay couple sues after escalator incident at Town Center mall
CHARLESTON -- A Clay couple is suing Forest City Enterprises, Inc., and Industrial Elevator Maintenance, Inc.
Anchor Tobacco says companies didn't pay for $360K in goods
CHARLESTON -- Anchor Tobacco Company is suing two companies and an individual after he claims they failed and refused to pay for more than $360,000 in goods and services.
Woman blames Cabell Huntington Hospital for injuries
HUNTINGTON -- A woman is suing Cabell Huntington Hospital after she was injured when hospital staff dropped her.
Employee sues Asplundh Tree for work injuries
HUNTINGTON -- An employee is suing Asplundh Tree Expert Co. and his supervisor after he claims he was injured while performing his work duties.
Two women sue W.Va. Power for sexual harassment
CHARLESTON -- Two employees are suing West Virginia Baseball after they claim they were sexually harassed.
Night court plans canceled in Berkeley County
Yoder MARTINSBURG -- A circuit judge from the 23rd judicial circuit who had scheduled night court sessions in Berkeley County to handle a growing amount of cases has canceled plans for the sessions.
PERSONNEL FILE: Jackson Kelly adds to Morgantown office
MORGANTOWN -- Mallory B. Cash recently joined Jackson Kelly PLLC as an associate in the Morgantown office.
Carper named Outstanding Democrat of the Year
Carper CHARLESTON -- Charleston attorney Kent Carper, who is a partner with Hill Peterson Carper Bee & Deitzler PLLC, was honored Saturday night by being named the Outstanding Democrat of the Year.
Loughry says he was told to remove materials from JJ dinner
Loughry CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Supreme Court candidate Allen Loughry says he was told to remove his campaign materials from the state's annual Jefferson-Jackson Celebration Dinner this weekend.
Wash. woman sues campground owners for dog bite
CLARKSBURG -- A Washington state woman is suing a Bruceton Mills campground and its owners after being severely wounded by their dog.
Spring Valley residents sue Huntington for not maintaining storm water control system
WAYNE -- Twenty-three Spring Valley residents are suing the City of Huntington after they claim it was negligent in maintaining a storm water control system.