News from September 2011
A class action by any other name is still a class action
In Aesop's fable of the wolf in sheep's clothing, the hungry predator drapes a sheepskin over himself to deceive the shepherd and slip into the fold undetected.
Expert witness admits to errors in Digitek case
CHARLESTON – David Bliesner, expert witness for a wrongful death trial against drug maker Actavis, admitted under oath that he signed a declaration full of errors under oath.
Justices reverse unique insurance ruling
Davis CHARLESTON – Thomas Loudin's unique position as first party and third party in an insurance dispute doesn't cost him his rights as first party, the Supreme Court of Appeals has decided.
Judge must hear state pension case, Justices say
CHARLESTON – Kanawha Circuit Judge Tod Kaufman must hear a claim that state pension officials awarded benefits to a widow when they should have awarded them to a previous wife, the Supreme Court of Appeals says.
CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County
Sept. 19
CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County
Sept. 22
CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County
Sept. 16
CIVIL FILINGS: Wayne County
Aug. 24
CIVIL FILINGS: Ohio County
Aug. 29
CIVIL FILINGS: Monongalia County
Sept. 12
CIVIL FILINGS: Marshall County
Aug. 16
CIVIL FILINGS: Berkeley County
Aug. 25
Old courthouse records damaged by water leak
CHARLESTON – Some old courthouse records that dated back to 20 years ago were damaged by a water leak in the Kanawha County Courthouse that was discovered on Sept. 23.
Newton couple sues Modular Building Consultants, others for injuries
WINFIELD – A Newton couple is suing Modular Building Consultants of West Virginia, Inc., after they claim the company was responsible for a car accident near Left Hand, W.Va.
Surgeon sues others for false allegations
MORGANTOWN – A Morgantown surgeon is suing two other physicians he claims made false allegations against him and caused him to suffer embarrassment and loss of reputation.
Couple sues Wood Holdings for injuries
MORGANTOWN – A Monongalia County couple is suing Wood Holdings for injuries sustained at its garage.
Man sues Genesis for mother's death
WINFIELD – A man is suing Genesis Healthcare Corporation after he claims they are responsible for his mother's wrongful death.
New River Community College again named in discrimination suit
BECKLEY – For the second time in recent months, a southern West Virginia community college is accused of racial discrimination.
Court rules for community college in grievance case
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has sided with New River Community and Technical College in an employment dispute with one of its former instructors, a Wood County attorney.
PERSONNEL FILE: Robinson & McElwee opens Wheeling office
CHARLESTON -- Robinson & McElwee has opened a new office in Wheeling.