News from November 2011
Former employee says TruGreen didn't give him his green in time
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing TruGreen Limited Partnership for failure to pay wages within 72 hours of discharge.
GOP might keep redistricting fight alive
Stuart CHARLESTON -- The state Supreme Court won't touch the House of Delegates and state Senate redistricting plans, but the state Republican Party isn't letting the matter die.
Court denies former Martinsburg attorney's readmission to Bar
CHARLESTON – At least for the foreseeable future, a former Berkeley County attorney will not be returning to the practice of law.
Justices back United Bank on layoff question
McHugh CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled that a lower court did not err in categorizing the termination of two bank employees' jobs as layoffs.
Judge wrong to award raceway in BrickStreet dispute, Justices say
Davis CHARLESTON – Jefferson Circuit Judge David Sanders incorrectly awarded Summit Point Raceway $1.2 million in a coverage dispute with workers compensation insurer BrickStreet Mutual, the Supreme Court of Appeals held.
Fayette attorney readmitted to Bar after three-month suspension
CHARLESTON – A Fayette County attorney suspended for becoming romantically involved with a client has been allowed again to practice law.
CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County
Nov. 17
CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County
Oct. 17
CIVIL FILINGS: Monongalia County
Nov. 15
CIVIL FILINGS: Berkeley County
Oct. 31
CIVIL FILINGS: Jefferson County
Oct. 13
CIVIL FILINGS: Lincoln County
Oct. 11
Court upholds House, Senate redistricting plans
McHugh CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court will not change the recently redrawn House of Delegates and state Senate district.
Woman says Mardi Gras casino discriminated against her
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing Racing Corporation of West Virginia after she claims she was discriminated against because of her gender.
Ohio man names 51 in asbestos suit
CHARLESTON -- A Columbus, Ohio, man is suing 51 companies he claims exposed him to asbestos and caused his lung cancer diagnosis.
W.Va. still 'fertile ground' for asbestos cases
Heath CHARLESTON – A recent report by the Mesothelioma Center highlights West Virginia's reputation as "fertile ground for asbestos litigation."
Court backs Greenbrier Commission in sheriff's budget dispute
McHugh CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals says a trial court improperly issued a writ of mandamus against the Greenbrier County Commission for reducing the county sheriff's budget.
Being 'Ripe for Asbestos-related Claims' is rotten
Railing against jackpot justice is something we do regularly. We think it's important to point out the devastating economic consequences that lawsuit abuse has on West Virginia. We think it's important to encourage reforms that will make our state more hospitable to new and existing businesses.
PERSONNEL FILE: 115 lawyers admitted to practice in W.Va.
CHARLESTON –- On Oct. 19, 115 lawyers were admitted to practice law in the State of West Virginia during a ceremony before the Supreme Court of Appeals.