News from February 2011
Computer hacking attorney readmitted to Bar
M. Markins CHARLESTON – After a hiatus of two and a half years, a Charleston attorney suspended for computer hacking has been readmitted to the state Bar.
DOT, employee sued for wrongful death of Mason Co. man
POINT PLEASANT – A Mason County man alleges a state employee is responsible for the death of his son following a 2009 automobile accident.
Woman names 11 companies in asbestos case
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing 11 companies after she claims they are responsible for her late husband's mesothelioma and death.
Ohio woman sues Taco Bell for discrimination
CHARLESTON -- An Ohio woman is suing Taco Bell after she claims she was discriminated against because of her age.
Huntington couple sues McCloud Construction for breach of contract
WAYNE -- A Huntington couple is suing McCloud Construction Company after they claim it breached its contract with them.
Ohio woman sues three individuals for grandson's death
WAYNE -- A Columbus, Ohio, woman is suing three individuals after she claims they are responsible for her grandson's 2009 death.
Massey merging to escape lawsuits, shareholder claims
RICHMOND, Va. – Massey Energy directors approved the merger with Alpha Natural Resources to escape lawsuits over the Upper Big Branch mine explosion that killed 29 men last year, a Massey shareholder alleges in federal court.
PERSONNEL FILE: Two partners join Dinsmore & Shohl's Wheeling office
Harman WHEELING -- Dinsmore & Shohl is pleased to announce that Anne Harman and Christopher Riley have joined the firm as partners.
Attorneys asked for desperation switch, drug stores claim
Glasser ST. LOUIS -– Only after a federal judge called its lawsuit "laughable" and "reprehensible" did a West Virginia firm attempt to switch the case to a different court, a group of drug stores is claiming.
*** SupCo calendar for 2/14 issue
Argument Docket
Charleston attorney again offers free Valentine's Day divorce
CHARLESTON – Valentine's Day is usually a day of love, but to one Charleston attorney, it means something else entirely.
Winfield VFD sues for undelivered equipment
WINFIELD – The Winfield Volunteer Fire Department is suing a Cross Lanes man after they claim he failed to delivery equipment paid for.
WVU College of Law hosts talk on 'The Vanishing Fourth Amendment'
Ashdown MORGANTOWN -- The WVU College of Law will host a discussion titled "The Vanishing Fourth Amendment: Irrelevance and Consent." The discussion is scheduled for noon Thursday, Feb. 17 in the Marlyn E. Lugar Courtroom at the WVU Law Center in Morgantown.
Tennant asks McGraw with help on campaign finance laws
Tennant CHARLESTON -- Secretary of State Natalie Tennant has sent a letter to Attorney General Darrell McGraw asking for his help in interpreting state code, specifically those laws on campaign finances.
Business4Breakfast seminar to focus on employment policies
CHARLESTON -- Huddleston Bolen, the State Journal, SCORE and the SBA will present a Business4Breakfast seminar on Feb. 25.
Man sues Monongalia Assessor for denying FOIA requests
MORGANTOWN -- A Monongalia County resident is suing the county assessor for withholding information he requested under the Freedom of Information Act.
Mine company wants employees phone complaint dismissed
MADISON -- A mining company wants an employee's complaint over monitored phone calls dismissed.
Huntington man files discrimination suit
CHARLESTON -- A Huntington man is suing Management and Training Corp. after he claims he was discriminated against because of his race and age.
Lincoln Co. man sues Diamond Used Cars for salvaged vehicle
CHARLESTON -- A Lincoln County man is suing Diamond Used Cars after he claims a vehicle he purchased was designated as salvage.
Raleigh Co. man sues Family Options Providers for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON -- A Raleigh County man is suing Family Options Providers and EIN Resources after he claims his employment was wrongfully terminated.