News from July 2011
Putnam woman sues for wrongful death, nursing home negligence
WINFIELD – A Putnam County woman is suing Genesis Healthcare after her husband was a victim of nursing home negligence, she claims.
Putnam woman files wrongful death suit against nursing home
WINFIELD – A Putnam County woman is suing Genesis Healthcare Corporation after she claims they are responsible for the death of a nursing home resident.
Man says he wasn't paid within 72 hours of discharge
WINFIELD – A former employee is suing North American Industrial Services, Inc., after he claims it failed to pay him his full employment wages within 72 hours of his discharge.
Putnam man sues after being involved in car accident
WINFIELD – A Buffalo man is suing the driver of a vehicle he claims struck his vehicle at an intersection in 2009.
State GOP chairman calls McGraw an 'embarrassment'
McGraw CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Republican Party is calling Darrell McGraw an "expensive embarrassment" in the wake of a federal appeals court ruling against him.
Kanawha officials file motions to remove Clifford from case
Clifford CHARLESTON – Kanawha County officials filed a motion July 6 to prevent former Kanawha County Prosecutor Mike Clifford from representing a woman who said her property was damaged by police who were looking for evidence in the 2003 sniper shootings.
Documentary shines light on questionable lawyers
WASHINGTON -– A documentary that debuts Monday night chronicles personal injury lawyers who abused America's civil justice system.
Aloi appointed to Marion judge post
CHARLESTON -- Acting Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has appointed Marion County native and Fairmont lawyer Michael John Aloi as judge for the 16th Judicial Circuit serving Marion County.
CALA: Deputy AG should be fired over Medicaid dispute
Hughes CHARLESTON – A state legal reform group says Attorney General Darrell McGraw's top deputy should be fired for orchestrating two settlements that may lead to the federal government withholding Medicaid funds.
Digitek lawyers settle fee dispute
Goodwin CHARLESTON – Lawyers who feuded in public over fees from national litigation against drug maker Actavis and distributor Mylan settled the dispute privately.
Nature groups must act fast to challenge water agreement
Copenhaver CHARLESTON – Nature groups can challenge a water quality agreement between Arch Coal and government regulators but they must do it quickly.
PERSONNEL FILE: Nicholson returning to Jackson Kelly
Nicholson CHARLESTON -- Roger L. Nicholson has decided to rejoin Jackson Kelly effective Aug. 1 after six years as Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel at International Coal Group, Inc. (ICG), which was recently acquired by Arch Coal.
Huddleston Bolen launches transportation law blog
HUNTINGTON -- Huddleston Bolen has launched a new blog titled Transportation Law Today.
Former inmate sues jail authority, others for injuries
CHARLESTON -- A former South Central Regional Jail inmate is suing the West Virginia Regional Jail Authority after she claims she was injured during her incarceration.
Monroe Co. woman sues CAMC for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON -- A Monroe County woman is suing CAMC Health System after she claims her employment was wrongfully terminated.
Kanawha County blames apartment companies for injuries
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County woman is suing Lynnelle Landing Apartments and Encore Management Company after she was injured falling down the stairs.
Woman sues Charleston dentist for root canal mistakes
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing her former dentist after she claims he was negligent in performing a root canal.
Fourth Circuit: McGraw wrong to keep settlement funds from feds
McGraw RICHMOND, Va. -- A federal appeals court has ruled that the federal government was right to withhold Medicaid funds from West Virginia because it was shortchanged in a lawsuit by state Attorney General Darrell McGraw.
Texas prisoner says he should be on 2012 ballot
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CHARLESTON --A man in prison in Beaumont Federal Correctional Institution is suing West Virginia Secretary of State Natalie Tennant after he claims his name should be added to the 2012 presidential primary ballot.
Woman sues USAA Casualty Insurance Company for claim denial
CHARLESTON -- A Charleston woman is suing USAA Casualty Insurance Company after she claims it denied a 2010 claim.