News from February 2011
Putnam woman sues Huntington surgeon after breast augmentation
HUNTINGTON -- A Putnam County woman is suing a Huntington surgeon after she claims he deviated from the appropriate standard of care during her breast augmentation surgery.
Medical billing firm sues ambulance company for failure to pay
HUNTINGTON -- A medical billing company is suing Elkhorn Ambulance Service after it claims it failed to pay for billing services.
Woman sues CLS Properties, landlord for injuries
HUNTINGTON -- A woman is suing CLS Properties and its landlord after she claims she was injured when falling into a vent hole.
Justices expand on SSAC ruling
McHugh CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals says "there was no basis for the trial court's involvement" in the case of four South Charleston High School football players who were suspended following an on-the-field brawl last fall.
An excellent invitation for McKinley, Capito, and Rahall
You can tell a lot about folks by the company they keep. That's especially true of our representatives in the U.S. Congress, who have the opportunity to join caucuses that focus on specific interests and goals.
State GOP chairman stands by criticism of McGraw
Stuart CHARLESTON -- The chairman of the state Republican Party had some facts incorrect when he attacked Attorney General Darrell McGraw, but he says he still contends McGraw's record is harmful to West Virginians.
Justices to hear argument on med mal caps
CHARLESTON – Winners of a $629,000 judgment in a medical malpractice trial plead for more at the Supreme Court of Appeals, claiming a cap on their recovery violates the West Virginia Constitution.
CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County
Feb. 15
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Feb. 16
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Jan. 21
CIVIL FILINGS: Boone County
Jan. 12
CIVIL FILINGS: Marshall County
Jan. 18
Judicial pay raise bill under scrutiny
Heath CHARLESTON – A bill that would give judges in the state a pay raise is moving along in the state Legislature, but not without controversy and questions.
Two Marmet couples sue contractor, Miss Utility for property damage
CHARLESTON -- Two Marmet couples are suing Mike Enyart & Sons and Miss Utility of West Virginia after they claim they suffered property damages.
Va. woman sues St. Mary's Medical Center for father's death
HUNTINGTON -- A Burke, Va., woman is suing St. Mary's Medical Center after she claims it is responsible for her father's death.
Ohio company sues excavating company for breach of contract
CHARLESTON -- MH Equipment - Ohio LLC is suing Burdette Excavating LLC after it claims it breached its leasing agreement.
Couple says Toyota was defective
CHARLESTON -- A Charleston couple is suing Toyota after they claim the vehicle they purchased was defective.
Former employee sues Dismas Charities for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing Dismas Charities after he claims his employment was wrongfully terminated.