News from November 2011
PERSONNEL FILE: 32 lawyers admitted to practice in W.Va.
CHARLESTON -- On Sept. 20, 32 lawyers were admitted to practice law in the State of West Virginia during a ceremony before the Supreme Court of Appeals.
Son's playground injuries result in Kanawha Co. lawsuit
CHARLESTON -- A mother is suing the Kanawha County Board of Education after her son was injured on the Bridge Elementary School playground.
Woman says former employer didn't pay final wages on time
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing Air Methods Corporation after she claims it failed to pay her final wages within 72 hours of discharging her.
Widower sues St. Mary's Medical Center for wife's death
HUNTINGTON -- A widower is suing St. Mary's Medical Center after he claims the hospital is responsible for his wife's death.
PERSONNEL FILE: Barnette appointed to Concord University Board of Governors
Barnette CHARLESTON -- Jackson Kelly attorney David A. Barnette recently was appointed by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin to the Concord University Board of Governors for a four-year term.
Rowe campaign announces leadership team
Rowe CHARLESTON -- Circuit Judge Jim Rowe has announced the leadership team for his campaign for the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals.
PERSONNEL FILE: Spilman named 2012 Go-To Law Firm
CHARLESTON -- The management team of the law firm Spilman Thomas & Battle has announced that it was honored as a 2012 Go-To Law Firm for the Top 500 Companies by ALM, a publisher of multiple regional and national magazines tailored to the legal community.
Huddleston Bolen announces December Business4Breakfast seminar in Charleston
CHARLESTON -- Huddleston Bolen has announce that the December Business4Breakfast seminar, to be held on Friday, Dec. 16, will focus on helping businesses and organizations select the right media for their advertisements.
THEIR VIEW: Use hard facts, not hearsay
Layne CHARLESTON -- In the courtroom, facts matter. You don't deal with supposition or hearsay. When you present facts in court, you provide evidence to substantiate your claim.
Man blames University Physicians & Surgeons, Marshall board for wife's death
HUNTINGTON -- A man is suing University Physicians & Surgeons and the Marshall University Board of Governors after he claims they are responsible for his wife's death.
Chapmanville man sues GM for defective vehicle
CHARLESTON -- A Chapmanville man is suing General Motors after he was injured when the airbags did not deploy in a vehicle he was driving.
Man sues after slip, fall on snow, ice at Rite Aid
CHARLESTON -- A Charleston man is suing Rite Aid of West Virginia after he slipped and fell on snow and ice and was injured.
Woman sues Oak Hill hospital, doctor for son's death
WINFIELD -- A woman is suing Oak Hill Hospital Corporation for her son's death.
Yellowbook sues Nationwide Moving for failure to pay
WINFIELD -- Yellowbook Sales & Distribution Co., Inc., is suing Nationwide Moving & Storage for failure to pay for advertising.
McGraw's win in class action dispute will stand
McGraw WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Supreme Court will not hear the appeal of a group of drug stores that claimed state Attorney General Darrell McGraw had filed a class action lawsuit against it.
Advanced Technical Solutions sues former employee for breach
WINFIELD -- Advanced Technical Solutions is suing a former employee they claim breached his contract.
Man sues former employer for failure to pay final wages on time
WINFIELD -- A former employee is suing Modular Building Consultants of West Virginia after he claims the company failed to pay his final wages within 72 hours of discharge.
Putnam couple sues Creative Kitchens for breach, negligence
WINFIELD -- A Putnam County couple is suing Creative Kitchens after they received damaged and defective cabinets for their kitchen.
Man says hair product caused him injuries
CHARLESTON -- A man is suing Combe Incorporated after he claims he sustained injuries from one of its hair products.
Former employee sues Green Leaf for discrimination
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing Green Leaf Services of Beckley after he claims he was discriminated against because of his race.