News from 2011
THEIR VIEW: A message of thanks for a strong Head Start
WASHINGTON -- I recently received the most touching gift – a framed picture from the West Virginia Head Start Association of little ones dressed up as what they want to be when they grow up. With their photos scattered on the branches of a hand-painted tree, these tiny doctors, teachers, mommies, and firefighters simply beamed with hope and aspiration.
All Good security firm wants dismissed from lawsuit
CLARKSBURG -- A company that provided security for West Virginia's All Good Music Festival is asking a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit against it, saying it wasn't responsible for an accident that killed a South Carolina woman at the annual event this summer.
PERSONNEL FILE: Streyle named 'Young Gun' by magazine
Streyle CHARLESTON -– Charleston attorney Billie Jo Streyle has been recognized by West Virginia Executive Magazine as one of 10 "Young Guns" in the State of West Virginia.
Tracks can't suspend jockeys before hearings, Court rules
Workman CHARLESTON – Owners of West Virginia race tracks can't suspend jockeys until the state racing commission holds hearings on charges against them, the Supreme Court of Appeals ruled.
Senate Judiciary plans to slow nomination hearings
Groh WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee has decided to slow down nomination hearings to give time to confirm pending nominees.
Justices: Court can sanction insurer who doesn't show for mediation
Davis CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals says a trial court does have the authority to sanction an insurance carrier that fails to appear at court-ordered mediation.
W.Va. Chamber announces HR awards
CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce has awarded its inaugural Five-Diamond Human Resources Excellence Award (HR) to West Virginia United Health System (WVUHS) and Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia (TMMWV).
PERSONNEL FILE: Morgan becomes member at Bailey & Wyant
CHARLESTON -– Charleston law firm Bailey & Wyant is pleased to announce the promotion of Kelly C. Morgan to a member of the firm.
McGraw, other AGs want tough FTC action on Four Loko drink
CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw and 35 state attorneys general and legal officers are calling on the Federal Trade Commission to take "swift, forceful action" against Phusion Projects for its deceptive marketing of Four Loko, a flavored, high-alcohol malt beverage alleged to promote dangerous binge drinking.
McGraw: Photographer told to stop, pay restitution
McGraw CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County judge has ordered a photographer to stop his fashion photography and modeling business.
Huntington man says loud buses wake his family
HUNTINGTON -- A Huntington man is suing his neighbor for business operations violation.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle sues driver
HUNTINGTON -- A Culloden man is suing a woman who struck him with a vehicle.
Fayette Co. man says Barboursville officers used excessive force
HUNTINGTON -- A Fayette County man is suing the City of Barboursville for negligence and excessive force.
Woman says doctor distributed photos of her chest
HUNTINGTON -- A Huntington woman is suing University Physicians & Surgeons for negligence and outrageous conduct.
Woman sues doctor for sister's death
HUNTINGTON -- A woman is suing a physician for her sister's death.
Trying to win a hand without any cards
A blackjack player can improve his chances of winning by playing wisely -- or lessen his chances by playing foolishly.
Judge too generous to reinstated teacher, Justices say
CHARLESTON -- Kanawha Circuit Judge Paul Zakaib compensated Nitro High School math teacher Robert Fulmer too generously for three years of teaching he missed due to false allegations of sexual abuse, the Supreme Court of Appeals has decided.
CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County
Nov. 9
CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County
Nov. 7