News from October 2011
Taking the fun out of being a kid
Adults today were kids once, too, and managed to survive the dangers of – THE PLAYGROUND!
Federal judge rules in favor of W.Va. in mining suit
Tomblin CHARLESTON – A federal judge ruled Thursday that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Enhanced Coordination Process exceeded its authority by the Clean Water Act.
Digitek lawyers broke rules, attorney claims
CHARLESTON – Lawyers for drug maker Actavis broke ethical rules by asking expert David Bliesner about errors in a declaration for a case in West Virginia while deposing him for a case in Oklahoma, according to lawyer Don Ernst.
Feds sue W.Va. company for site cleanup
CHARLESTON -- The federal government is suing a West Virginia company for the costs it incurred after cleaning up potentially hazardous substances at a Dunbar facility owned by the company.
Woman sues Kroger for injuries from fall
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing the Kroger Co. after she claims she was injured after falling on the store's premises.
CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County
Sept. 21
CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County
Sept. 20
CIVIL FILINGS: Jefferson County
Sept. 1
CIVIL FILINGS: Berkeley County
Sept. 6
Senate Judiciary approves Groh for federal court
Groh WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday voted to approve Berkeley Circuit Judge Gina M. Groh to the federal court, along with four other judges in different states.
Banks want McGraw's case moved to federal court
McGraw CHARLESTON -- A half dozen banks accused of violating West Virginia's Consumer Credit and Protection Act have asked a federal court to hear the lawsuits filed against them by state Attorney General Darrell McGraw.
THEIR VIEW: Poll numbers should raise concern for Rockefeller
U.S. Senator Jay Rockefeller of West Virginia has reason to be at least concerned about his chances, should he decide to run for re-election.
Morgantown couple sues Target for injuries sustained from fall
CHARLESTON -- A Morgantown couple is suing Target Stores, Inc., for injuries sustained from a fall in its South Charleston store.
Alpha, feds begin talks to mine ventilation suit
WASHINGTON – Alpha Natural Resources and the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration have started negotiations to settle a suit claiming government regulators dangerously interfere with coal mine ventilation plans.
Massey subsidiaries to pay nearly $2 million to settle selenium suit
Chambers HUNTINGTON – Former Massey Energy subsidiaries will pay $1.8 million to an environmental law clinic at West Virginia University over four years to settle a suit claiming they contaminated streams with toxic element selenium.
Regional truancy meeting set for Friday in Huntington
Davis HUNTINGTON -- Supreme Court Justice Robin Jean Davis and 19th Circuit Judge Alan Moats are scheduled to hold the fifth of 14 regional meetings on truancy at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 7, in Courtroom No. 3, at the Cabell County Courthouse in Huntington.
Environmental groups sue Argus over selenium
HUNTINGTON -- Three environmental groups are suing Argus Energy LLC, alleging the company has discharged and continues to discharge selenium, a pollutant considered toxic by the federal Environmental Protection Agency.
Business Court Committee meets with stakeholders
Pratt CHARLESTON -– The Supreme Court's Business Court Committee met Sept. 30 with an invited group of attorneys and others representing thousands of businesses across West Virginia.
PERSONNEL FILE: Three from Steptoe & Johnson earn CPLTA certification
BRIDGEPORT -– Three members of the Steptoe & Johnson energy team recently obtained certification as professional lease and title analysts.
McGraw might be done appealing $3.1M disputes with feds
McGraw CHARLESTON -– West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw appears to be ready to accept a ruling that he shortchanged the federal government nearly $450,000.