News from September 2011
CIVIL FILINGS: Lincoln County
Aug. 17
THEIR VIEW: Solyndra fiasco cost taxpayers $537 million
MORGANTOWN -- WVU economics professor Russell Sobel, in his book "Unleashing Capitalism," wrote that capitalism succeeds because it keeps the economy focused on the highest-value targets in the marketplace.
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PERSONNEL FILE: Saunders joins Steptoe & Johnson
Saunders CANONSBURG, Pa. – Steptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that Martin J. Saunders has joined the firm's Southpointe office in Canonsburg, Pa., as a member of the Labor and Employment practice group.
PERSONNEL FILE: Hovatter rejoins Spilman Thomas & Battle
Hovatter MORGANTOWN — The law firm Spilman Thomas & Battle has announced that Debra Lee Hovatter has rejoined the firm in its Morgantown office as a member and co-chair of the Consumer Finance Litigation Practice Group.
Fourth Access To Justice meeting Sept. 26 in Wheeling
WHEELING -– The West Virginia Access to Justice Commission will hold the fourth of six public forums to discuss access to justice barriers in West Virginia Sept. 26 in Wheeling.
PERSONNEL FILE: Kuebbing joins Huddleston Bolen team
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Huddleston Bolen recently welcomed Alex Kuebbing to the firm's Louisville office.
PERSONNEL FILE: Waltz elected president of Kanawha Co. Bar Association
Waltz CHARLESTON – Danielle M. Waltz, an associate in the Charleston office of Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso, has been elected president of the Kanawha County Bar Association.
Davis gets Troopers' endorsement for '12 Supreme Court election
Davis CHARLESTON – Citing her "commitment to public safety," the West Virginia state police Troopers Association has endorsed Supreme Court Justice Robin Davis for re-election.
Lincoln Co. couple sues Mountain State RV, employee for car accident
WINFIELD -- A Lincoln County couple is suing Mountain State RV, LLC and one of its employees after they claim they were responsible for a car accident that caused them injuries.
Former deputy accused of raping prisoner named in civil suit
ELKINS – Despite his recent acquittal, a former Grant County sheriff's deputy again will have to answer allegations he raped a prisoner while in his custody.
WVU degree challenge was too late, judge rules
Bresch CLARKSBURG – Former leaders of West Virginia University's business school waited too long to challenge an investigation into a degree the school awarded to Sen. Joe Manchin's daughter, Heather Bresch, U.S. District Judge Frederick Stamp ruled.
Martinsburg officer used excessive force, suit claims
MARTINSUBRG – A Berkeley County man is alleging his dispute over a rental car improperly resulted in him getting a ride in a squad car.
Brothers accuse Charles Town police of false arrest
MARTINSBURG – A case of mistaken identity has resulted in an eastern Panhandle municipality, and five of its police officers being named in a civil rights suit.
Former Mason deputy appeals firing
POINT PLEASANT – A Mason County deputy sheriff is continuing to challenge his boss's decision earlier this year to fire him.
S&S Construction & Electric sued by employee for injuries
HUNTINGTON -- S&S Construction and Electric is being sued by an employee who claims he was injured while on the job.
Huntington man sues insurer and man who allegedly shot him
HUNTINGTON -- A Huntington man is suing United Services Automobile Association and an individual he claims shot him.
Visitor sues St. Mary's Medical Center for injuries
HUNTINGTON -- A Barboursville woman is suing St. Mary's Medical Center after she was injured while visiting another patient.
Former employee says CAMC wasn't timely in paying final wages
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing Charleston Area Medical Center for failure to pay wages within 72 hours of discharge.
Former Lakin inmate sues doctor for sexual misconduct
HUNTINGTON -- A former Lakin Correctional Center inmate is suing Wexford Health Sources after she claims a physician caring for her sexually harassed her.