News from 2011
Chattanooga profess to speak at Marshall about constitutional democracy
HUNTINGTON -– Dr. John Friedl, a professor at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, will be the third speaker in the Marshall University Amicus Curiae Lecture Series on Constitutional Democracy Thursday, Nov. 17.
Benjamin to address treatment court professionals
Benjamin CHARLESTON -- Supreme Court Justice Brent D. Benjamin will give the keynote address to a conference of treatment court professionals at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 14, in the third floor pavilion of the Marriott Charleston Town Center Hotel.
THEIR VIEW: Veteran's Day always worth celebrating
WASHINGTON -- Throughout my years of public service, some of my best conversations have been with our country's veterans. Maybe that's why I appreciate Veteran's Day so much.
Massive Wheeling tobacco trial ends suddenly
Recht WHEELING (Legal Newsline) - The trial of more than 700 West Virginia claims against the tobacco industry ended in a mistrial Tuesday.
Gubernatorial candidate sues Joe Holland Chevrolet for failing to repair vehicle
Moltis CHARLESTON -- A man who ran for governor this year is suing Joe Holland Chevrolet after he claims he took his vehicle there for repairs and they did not repair it.
Man sues Rent-a-Car, driver for car accident
HUNTINGTON -- A man is suing Rent-a-Car and the driver of a vehicle that caused a car accident and injured him.
Man sues apartment complex for icy sidewalks
HUNTINGTON -- A Kanawha County man is suing Courtyard by Pyramid Properties after he slipped on an icy sidewalk and was injured.
Couple accuses Ntelos of violating consumer protection act
CHARLESTON -- A couple is suing Ntelos, Inc., for violations of the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act.
State's high court sets arguments in redistricting cases
CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, in an order Wednesday, said oral arguments over the new House of Delegates and Senate redistricting plans will be held next week.
Cabin Creek man sues Hidden Trails for defective ATV
CHARLESTON -- A Cabin Creek man is suing Hidden Trails ATV for selling him a defective ATV.
Inmate sues West Virginia Division of Corrections for injuries
CHARLESTON -- An Anthony Correctional Center inmate is suing the West Virginia Division of Corrections for injuries he sustained in 2009.
Glasgow woman says Medford Trucking responsible for son's death
CHARLESTON -- A Glasgow woman is suing Medford Trucking after she claims the company is responsible for her 32-year-old son's death.
Rowe running for Supreme Court in 2012
Rowe CHARLESTON – Circuit Judge Jim Rowe is taking another run at the state Supreme Court.
Jefferson Co. commission suing over U.S. congressional districts
Noland MARTINSBURG -- The Jefferson County Commission and two of its members filed a lawsuit in federal court Friday, suing the state of West Virginia over the current makeup of its three congressional districts.
Mon, Wood counties challenge Senate redistricting plan
Tennant CHARLESTON -- Legal challenges to West Virginia's new redistricting plan now have shifted to the Senate side of the Statehouse.
Ripley woman names CAMC, doctor in malpractice suit
CHARLESTON -- A Ripley woman is suing Charleston Area Medical Center for being negligent during the birth of her son.
Woman says she was fired for being pregnant
CHARLESTON -- A former Heritage Equipment employee is suing after she claims the company fired her because she was pregnant.
Ky. widow sues 105 companies for husband's death
CHARLESTON -- A Greenup, Ky., woman is suing 105 companies that she claims are responsible for her late husband's esophageal cancer and death.
Va. man sues Steel of West Virginia for injuries
HUNTINGTON -- An Atkins, Va., man is suing Steel of West Virginia, Inc. after he was injured on its premises.
Monroe Co. Commission jumps into House redistricting fight
CHARLESTON -- The Monroe County Commission has now joined the ranks of those suing over a new House of Delegates redistricting plan.