News from March 2011
South Charleston sewer problem leads to injury, suit claims
CHARLESTON -- A man is suing the City of South Charleston after he claims he was injured when he stepped into a deep hole.
Woman says Charleston police chase led to wreck, injury
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing the City of Charleston after her vehicle was struck by someone involved in a police chase.
Logan men blame Department of Public Safety for attack
CHARLESTON -- Two Logan County men are suing the West Virginia Department of Public Safety/State Police after they claim they were attacked by two police officers.
Kanawha couple sues physician for injuries
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County couple is suing a Charleston physician for hand injuries.
Fourth Circuit judge Michael dies
Michael CHARLESTON -- M. Blane Michael, a judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, died on Friday.
A class action is a class action is a class action
Q. When is a class action not a class action? A. When Darrell McGraw says it isn't.
Goodwin wants no secrecy in Digitek files
CHARLESTON – U.S. District Judge Joseph Goodwin stripped secrecy away from settlement of suits over heart medicine Digitek so citizens can understand his coming decisions on fees and expenses for plaintiff lawyers.
CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County
Feb. 25
CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County
March 18
CIVIL FILINGS: Wood County
Feb. 22
CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County
March 16
CIVIL FILINGS: Monongalia County
March 18
CIVIL FILINGS: Mason County
March 11
CIVIL FILINGS: Boone County
March 3
CIVIL FILINGS: Jackson County
Feb. 24
CIVIL FILINGS: Berkeley County
March 3
CIVIL FILINGS: Lincoln County
Feb. 28
Northern Panhandle drug court reaches milestone
WELLSBURG -- Ten adults graduated from the First Judicial Circuit Northern Panhandle Treatment Courts during a ceremony March 24, bringing to over 100 the number of people who have successfully completed the drug court program since it began in 2005.
Law firms file notice over Cabell Huntington CT scan radiation
CHARLESTON -- Two Charleston law firms are looking to file a lawsuit against Cabell Huntington Hospital for allegedly exposing patients to excessive levels of radiation during CT scans.
Wood Co. woman says hearing aid center forged her name, got $500K
CHARLESTON -- A Wood County woman is suing Knapp Hearing Aid Centers after she claims it forged her name on worker's compensation forms and received nearly $500,000 in gross revenue.