News from October 2011
Man says he was sexually harassed in coal mines
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing Remington, LLC, after he claims he was sexually harassed while working in West Virginia coal mines.
Stuart won't run for AG in 2012
Stuart CHARLESTON -- The chairman of the state Republican Party says he won't be running for any office, including state Attorney General, in the 2012 election.
Couple files medical malpractice suit
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County couple is suing a physician they claim failed to treat and diagnose cancer.
Woman sues physician for husband's death
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County woman is suing a physician she claims is responsible for her husband's death.
Justices affirm Kanawha FELA ruling for CSX
CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, in a unanimous decision earlier this month, found in favor of CSX Transportation Inc. in a lawsuit filed over an employee's asbestos-related injuries.
Report targets McGraw's hiring practices
McGraw NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) -– West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw's hiring practices are targeted in a new report by the Manhattan Institute.
Mason, Putnam counties file redistricting suit
Tennant CHARLESTON -- Mason and Putnam counties, in a lawsuit filed in the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals last week, say the state Legislature failed to consider "the community interests of the people" in approving a House of Delegates redistricting plan.
Kanawha judge reduces jury award in nursing home case
Glasser CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County judge has entered a judgment order in a case against HCR Manorcare, reducing a portion of the $91.5 million jury award.
Davis, Moats to hold seven truancy meetings in next two weeks
Davis CHARLESTON -– Supreme Court Justice Robin Jean Davis and Nineteenth Circuit Judge Alan Moats will hold seven regional meetings on truancy in the next two weeks.
Access to Justice Commission to hold public forum hearing Nov. 1 in Morgantown
MORGANTOWN -– The West Virginia Access to Justice Commission will hold the fifth of six public forums to discuss access to justice barriers in West Virginia on Tuesday, Nov. 1, in Morgantown.
Sorority pledge suffers from Sigmatization
In the classic movie "Casablanca," Claude Rains plays Captain Renault, a corrupt Vichy police officer who must find a pretext for shutting down Rick's Cafe Americain.
Law professor says committee will approve Thacker
Thacker WASHINGTON -- A University of Richmond law school professor says it's not surprising that West Virginia attorney Stephanie Thacker's nomination to a federal appeals court was held over Thursday.
Judge dialed wrong number in call case, Justices say
CHARLESTON – A Pocahontas County judge improperly dismissed a case after an Ohio lawyer failed to connect to two telephone hearings, the Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled.
Ky. woman chases Mothman event after injuries
POINT PLEASANT – A Kentucky woman's fall at an event showcasing one of the state's most famous extraterrestrial creatures has resulted in a lawsuit against its co-hosts.
Suit accuses Albright Jr. again of mishandling estate case
PARKERSBURG – A suspended Wood County attorney is again in legal trouble over his failure to timely settle an estate.
CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County
Oct. 13
CIVIL FILINGS: Wood County
Sept. 9
CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County
Sept. 27