News from June 2011
Clendenin man sues water company for property damage
CHARLESTON -- A Clendenin man is suing West Virginia-American Water after he claims it is responsible for property damages.
Mortgage co. says Huntington couple won't vacate premises
HUNTINGTON -- Walter Mortgage Company is suing a Huntington couple it claims is occupying its property without the right to do so.
U.S. Supreme Court rules on W.Va. class certification request
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Supreme Court, in a ruling Thursday, said a federal district court "exceeded its authority" in enjoining a West Virginia court from considering a plaintiffs' class certification request.
Huntington woman sues Interstate Management Co. for injuries
HUNTINGTON -- A Huntington woman is suing Interstate Management Co. after she claims she was injured at her apartment building.
Pa. couple sues 103 companies for asbestosis
CHARLESTON -- A Zelienople, Pa., couple is suing 103 companies they claim are responsible for an asbestosis diagnosis.
Charleston couple sues 72 companies for lung cancer diagnosis
CHARLESTON -- A Charleston couple is suing 72 companies they claim are responsible for a lung cancer diagnosis.
Jackson Co. woman blames CAMC for negligent child care
CHARLESTON -- A Jackson County woman is suing Charleston Area Medical Center after she claims they negligently cared for her child.
Couple sues CVS for medication mix-up
CHARLESTON -- A Charleston couple is suing CVS Pharmacy after a medication mix-up caused adverse health effects.
Credit card debt workshop set for June 25
CHARLESTON -– The State Law Library will hold a free informational workshop on "Surviving Credit Card Debt" at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 25.
Borrowers can sue debt collectors, Justices rule
Davis CHARLESTON – State law that allows borrowers to sue lenders or unfair practices allows them to sue debt collectors too, the Supreme Court of Appeals ruled on June 14.
A hang up about hanging up brings lawsuit
With a presidential election little more than a year away, polling season is upon us. Surveyors are swarming, trying to determine which issues are most important to eligible or likely voters, and which candidates voters are presently leaning toward.
RN sues CAMC for racial discrimination
CHARLESTON -- A registered nurse is suing Charleston Area Medical Center after she claims she was discriminated against because of her race.
Inmate sues state jail authority, others for injuries
CHARLESTON -- A former Southern Regional Jail inmate in suing the state jail authority after he claims he was attacked by other inmates and injured.
CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County
June 9
CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County
June 7
CIVIL FILINGS: Boone County
May 23
Interest-free state Bar loans drawing attention
Tinder CHARLESTON –- Interest-free loans from the state Bar to employees -– including the former executive director -- are drawing the attention of lawmakers and other local, state and possibly even federal officials.