News from December 2011
Bowles Rice gives $500,000 to WVU College of Law renovation
MORGANTOWN -– A $500,000 gift from Bowles Rice McDavid Graff & Love, LLP will help fund a $24 million renovation project at West Virginia University's College of Law, Dean Joyce McConnell of the College of Law announced Wednesday.
Man says all facts weren't included in property agreement
HAMLIN -– A man contends all the facts were not included in a November 2005 agreement to purchase property near Tornado and he wants a Lincoln Circuit Court jury to determine amounts of damages he is entitled to.
PERSONNEL FILE: Davis joins Spilman's N.C. office
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -— The law firm Spilman Thomas & Battle has announced that education attorney Drew H. Davis has joined the firm's Winston-Salem office as Counsel.
PERSONNEL FILE: Spilman attorney honored by magazine
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -— The law firm Spilman Thomas & Battle has announced that Stephanie U. Roberts, Counsel at the firm, was honored by Business Leader magazine at the 2011 Women Extraordinaire of the Triad luncheon.
PERSONNEL FILE: Halter joins Jackson Kelly's Evansville office
EVANSVILLE, Ind. -– Kevin M. Halter recently joined Jackson Kelly PLLC as an associate in the firm's newest office in Evansville, Ind., as a result of continued client growth in the region.
W.Va. remains third on 'Hellhole' list
Joyce WASHINGTON - Even with a couple of "well-reasoned" decisions by its state Supreme Court this year, West Virginia remains third on an annual list of Judicial Hellholes, according to a new report released Thursday.
Couple sues BMW for defective vehicle
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County couple is suing BMW of North America fr selling them a defective vehicle.
Woman sues Associated Behavioral Consultants for failure to pay final wages on time
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing Associated Behavioral Consultants after she claims it failed to pay her final wages in a timely manner.
Man says former employer didn't pay final wages timely
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing Mission Information Resources is suing for failure to pay his final wages on time.
Ravenswood couple names 69 defendants in asbestos case
CHARLESTON -- A Ravenswood couple is suing 69 companies they claim are responsible for a lung cancer diagnosis.
Woman sues BEK Enterprises for failure to pay final wages on time
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing BEK Enterprises for failure to pay final wages on time.
THEIR VIEW: Redistricting opinion is the real turkey
CHARLESTON -- The day before Thanksgiving the final judgment on redistricting came down from the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia. The score was Political Class - 1; People of West Virginia - 0.
Lawmakers pass Marcellus Shale bill
Tomblin CHARLESTON -– Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin soon will sign legislation for new rules and fees for Marcellus Shale gas drilling in West Virginia.
Driver at center of All Good lawsuit denies liability
CLARKSBURG - The driver of a pickup truck who allegedly hit a tent and killed a young South Carolina woman at this summer's All Good Music Festival denies he is liable for her death.
Woman sues HCR Manor Care for mother's death
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing HCR Manor Care after she claims it is responsible for her mother's death.
Ripley woman names 26 companies in husband's lung cancer, death suit
CHARLESTON -- A Ripley woman is suing 26 companies for her late husband's lung cancer and death.
Putnam couple sues home builders, inspectors, others for deceptive practices
WINFIELD -- A Putnam County couple is suing Kesling's Quality Home Builders for deceptive practices.
Man sues First State Bank for unfair late fees
HUNTINGTON -- A Barboursville man is suing the First State Bank for charging him unfair late fees on at least 29 occasions.
Man says washer at St. Mary's Medical Center leaked, caused injuries
HUNTINGTON -- A Cabell County man is suing St. Mary's Medical Center for injuries he sustained while working.
Marion Co. woman blames Best Buy for injuries
MORGANTOWN -- A Marion County woman is suing Best Buy for injuries she sustained while working for the store.