News from March 2011
Three more lawsuits filed over UBB explosion
MADISON -- Three more lawsuits have been filed against Massey Energy over last year's deadly mine explosion at the Upper Big Branch Mine that killed 29 miners and injured two.
Bill to fund Supreme Court elections still alive
CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Senate Judiciary Committee has given the OK to a bill that would increase fees on court filings and lawyers to help fund state Supreme Court elections.
Critics say House impeding intermediate court bill
Thompson CHARLESTON -- A chorus of critics are singing the blues that a bill to create an intermediate appellate court isn't gaining traction in the House of Delegates.
Tax law seminar moved to new location
HUNTINGTON -- Because of the demand for Huddleston Bolen's upcoming seminar on "How Changes to Tax Laws Will Impact Your Estate and Your Business," the location of the event has been changed from Huddleston Bolen's downtown Huntington office to the Marshall University Foundation Hall and Erickson Alumni Center, located at 519 John Marshall Drive.
Risperdal case goes to trial in South Carolina
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Legal Newsline) – South Carolina's lawsuit against Janssen Pharmaceutica over its prescription antipsychotic Risperdal went to trial Tuesday in the state's 7th Judicial Circuit Court.
Committee recommends business court
Pratt CHARLESTON -- A committee has recommended that the state Supreme Court create a business court.
Pa. man sues 88 companies for asbestosis, colon cancer
CHARLESTON -- A Gibsonia, Pa., man is suing 88 companies after he claims they are responsible for his asbestosis and colon cancer.
Woman sues HCR Manorcare for failing to pay wages
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing HCR Manorcare after she claims it failed to pay her final wages within 72 hours of her discharge.
Couple sues CAMC for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON -- A former employee and her husband are suing Charleston Area Medical Center after she claims her employment was wrongfully terminated.
Woman sues GMC for defective vehicle
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing General Motors Corporation after she claims a vehicle she purchased was defective.
Man sues Maxim Crane Works for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing Maxim Crane Works after he claims his employment was wrongfully terminated.
Former employee sues Charleston doctor for improper gender-based actions
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing a Charleston physician after she claims his improper gender-based actions became so intolerable she was forced to resign from her employment.
State Chamber poll shows support for intermediate court
Roberts CHARLESTON -– The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce is encouraging members of the West Virginia House of Delegates to act quickly on legislation that would create an intermediate court of appeals in West Virginia.
Charleston woman says home help took $6,000 of items
HAMLIN -- A Charleston woman is accusing two part-time domestic employees from West Hamlin of collaborating in the theft of more than $6,000 worth of clothing, jewelry, dinnerware and food stuff from her home.
Raleigh couple sues Massey for son's injuries in UBB explosion
MADISON -- A Raleigh County couple and their son spell out eight counts that include negligence, deliberate intent and liability on the part of Massey Energy operations that caused James Kenneth Woods to suffer permanent injuries from the Upper Big Branch underground mine explosion.
Cleckley receives 2011 Liberty Bell Award
Cleckley MORGANTOWN -– The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia on Tuesday presented the 2011 Liberty Bell Award to former Justice Franklin D. Cleckley.
Ky. woman sues MU Board for daughter's death
HUNTINGTON – An Ashland, Ky., woman is suing the Marshall University Board of Governors after she claims it is responsible for her daughter's death.
Trio sues McDonald's for failure to pay minimum wage, overtime pay
CHARLESTON – Three former employees are suing McDonald's after they claim it violated the Fair Labor Standards Act for failing to pay minimum wage to employees.
Boone Co. man sues Tren for overtime wages
CHARLESTON – A Boone County man is suing Tren Services after he claims it violated the Fair Labor Standards Act by not paying overtime wages.
RNC chairman appoints Stuart to Resolutions Committee
Stuart WASHINGTON – Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus has announced the appointment of West Virginia GOP Chairman Mike Stuart as Chairman of the RNC Standing Committee on Resolutions.