News from 2011
The Darrell McGraw of Mississippi
You won't believe the high-handed way in which Mississippi State Attorney General Jim Hood operates. Or maybe you will.
CSX brings Harron back to forefront in asbestos fraud case
Harron WHEELING – CSX Transportation aims to push radiologist Ray Harron of Bridgeport to center stage at a fraud and racketeering trial against Pittsburgh lawyers who swamped West Virginia courts with asbestos suits.
Taking a stand led to firing, former TSA screener says
HUNTINGTON – The nation's homeland security chief is accused in lawsuit of allowing unprofessional behavior to fly low under radar at one of the state's largest airports.
Raid of wrong home results in suit against State Police
CHARLESTON – A Logan County man alleges he was falsely arrested by the West Virginia State Police following a mistaken raid of his home.
CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County
Oct. 21
CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County
Oct. 26
CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County
Oct. 21
CIVIL FILINGS: Ohio County
Oct. 12
Critics say McGraw should be accountable for Medicaid gap
McGraw CHARLESTON -- A growing number of West Virginians -- lawmakers, politicians and citizen groups -- say Attorney General Darrell McGraw needs to be held more accountable for a gaping hole in the state's Medicaid budget.
Thacker one step closer to federal bench
Thacker WASHINGTON - A University of Richmond law school professor says the full U.S. Senate should "promptly confirm" West Virginia attorney Stephanie Thacker's nomination to a federal appeals court.
McGraw issues warning to fraudulent contractors
McGraw CHARLESTON – Attorney General Darrell McGraw has issued a warning to contractors who are working without a license and have defrauded West Virginia consumers.
Mason, Putnam object to Thompson intervening
Thompson CHARLESTON -- The two counties suing over a new House of Delegates redistricting plan say they object to House Speaker Rick Thompson's request to intervene.
THEIR VIEW: Court should strike down House redistricting plan
CHARLESTON -- It's now up to the West Virginia Supreme Court to correct what the Legislature just couldn't bring itself to do.
Mingo police brutality suit moved to federal court
CHARLESTON – Because of newly asserted claims of federal civil rights violations, a Mingo County man's lawsuit against the West Virginia State Police, Mingo County Sheriff's and Williamson Police departments has been moved to U.S. District Court.
Beam Blasting says Carbonoks owes more than $300,000
WINFIELD – Beam Blasting is suing Carbonoks, claiming the company has failed to pay more than $300,000 for rent and labor.
Woman sues Energy Services for husband's wrongful death
CLARKSBURG – A Harrison County woman is suing Energy Services after she claims it is responsible for her husband's wrongful death.
Couple says Bristol-Myers Squibb responsible for leukemia
CHARLESTON – A Charleston couple is suing Bristol-Myers Squibb Company for a leukemia diagnosis from exposure to benzene.
PERSONNEL FILE: Hazard joins Bell Law Firm
CHARLESTON -- Sprague W. Hazard has joined The Bell Law Firm.
PERSONNEL FILE: Jackson Kelly welcomes seven new associates
CHARLESTON -– Jackson Kelly is pleased to welcome seven new associates to the firm: Katherine A. Calogero, Sarah E. Cameron, Jonathan P. Floyd, Kevin T. Gillen, Mark A. Imbrogno, Karina R. Kendrick and Jonathan T. Osborne.
PERSONNEL FILE: Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso recognized by U.S. News, Best Lawyers
CHARLESTON -- Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso has been recognized by U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers in the 2011-2012 "Best Law Firms" list.