News from September 2011
Couple says Midland Mortgage didn't give proper foreclosure notice
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County couple is suing Midland Mortgage Company and Midfirst Bank after they claim the companies wrongfully foreclosed on their home without giving proper notice.
Kenova man sues Norfolk Southern for work injuries
CHARLESTON -- A Kenova man is suing Norfolk Southern Railway Company after he was injured on the job.
Man sues Pathology Services Group for injuries from fall
HUNTINGTON -- A man is suing Pathology Services Group, Inc. after he fell and was injured on its premises.
THEIR VIEW: Is W.Va. on the verge of a long-term care crisis?
CHARLESTON -- As West Virginia has one of the nation's oldest populations, we Mountaineers are typically alert to issues that have an impact on our elderly citizens.
Business4Breakfast seminar to focus on bullying, workplace harassment
HUNTINGTON -- Huddleston Bolen is offering a seminar offering advice for employers on how to deal with bullying and workplace harassment from 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, at the firm's Huntington office.
PERSONNEL FILE: Adkins named CIO of Steptoe & Johnson
Adkins BRIDGEPORT – Steptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Z. Adkins III as the firm's Chief Information Officer.
PERSONNEL FILE: Spilman attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers
CHARLESTON -- The law firm Spilman Thomas & Battle has announced that several of its attorneys were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2012 directory of leading attorneys.
One last channel for McGraw's appeal of Medicaid ruling
McGraw RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) - West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw's last chance to prove he didn't shortchange the federal government in a 2004 settlement will be before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Two attorneys charged with wire fraud
CHARLESTON -- Two West Virginia attorneys have been charged with wire fraud.
Loughry running for Supreme Court as Republican
Loughry CHARLESTON -- He still wants to be an independent voice on the state Supreme Court, but candidate Allen Loughry will be running as a Republican.
Man files suit after fall at Long John Silver's
HUNTINGTON -- A Huntington man is suing Long John Silver's after he fell on its premises.
Couple sues Byrd Institute for wrongful termination
HUNTINGTON -- A Huntington couple is suing the Robert C. Byrd Institute for wrongful termination of employment and for creating a hostile work environment.
Charleston woman attacks dog owner with suit over pit bull attack
CHARLESTON -- A Charleston woman is suing NAJ, LLC, and the owner of two pit bulls that attacked her while she was walking along a sidewalk.
State Supreme Court rejects Charleston election challenge
CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Supreme Court has rejected a request by Janet "J.T." Thompson, Charleston Mayor Danny Jones' lone challenger in the May election, to block Charleston City Council from holding a hearing on her claims of voter fraud.
3,000 part of DuPont medical monitoring plan
MORGANTOWN -- A spokesman for DuPont says more than 3,000 West Virginians have enrolled in a court-administered medical monitoring program.
Police officer's widow sues city, officer for shooting
CHARLESTON -- The widow of a Charleston police officer, who was killed in a friendly fire incident two years ago, last week filed a lawsuit in federal court against the city of Charleston and the officer whose stray bullet killed her husband.
Woman blames estranged husband, daycare center for child's injuries
CHARLESTON -- A Charleston woman is suing her estranged husband and Good Shepherd Child Development Center after she claims her child was injured at daycare.
Woman sues Little General for injuries
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing Little General Store after she sustained injuries on its premises.
Porker's sues Wal-mart, GE for fire damage
CHARLESTON -- Jack and Pam's is suing Wal-mart Stores, Inc., and General Electric Company after they claim they are responsible for property damages caused by a fire.
West Hamlin couple names 46 companies in asbestos complaint
CHARLESTON -- A West Hamlin couple is suing 46 companies they claim caused an asbestos exposure that resulted in a lung cancer diagnosis.