News from April 2012
CIVIL FILINGS: Jackson County
March 19
Family sues Norfolk and Southern for woman's death
WAYNE -- A father and his two children are suing Norfolk and Southern Corporation for the death of a woman who was struck by a train.
Ohio couple sues Subaru for defective vehicle
CHARLESTON -- A Gallia County, Ohio, couple is suing Subaru of America for a defective vehicle they purchased.
Former employee sues Subtrax for discrimination
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing Subtrax, Inc. for discriminating against him because of his disability.
McGraw appointees give $36K to re-election campaign
McGraw CHARLESTON (Legal Newsline) – Attorneys previously given state contracts by West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw have so far contributed $36,000 to his re-election campaign.
Davis endorsed by UAW groups
Davis CHARLESTON – The United Auto Workers West Virginia Community Action Program and United Auto Workers Local Union 1590 announced they again have endorsed Robin Davis for re-election to the state Supreme Court.
Insurer, body shop to stop use of 'junkyard parts' in car repairs
McGraw CHARLESTON - West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw announced Wednesday that Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. and a St. Albans frame and body shop will stop their use of so-called "junkyard parts" in repairs of new vehicles.
Winfield couple sues Rover Construction for property damage
WINFIELD -- A Winfield couple is suing Rover Construction for damage done to their home by the defendant's construction work.
Man sues Trinity Coal for Wage Payment Act violations
WINFIELD -- A former employee is suing Trinity Coal Corporation for failing to pay his final employment wages within 72 hours of terminating his employment.
Milton resident sues Absten & Sons for injuries sustained at Hickory Way Apartments
WINFIELD -- A Milton man is suing Absten & Sons for injuries he sustained when attempting to leave his home at Hickory Way Apartments.
THEIR VIEW: Marcellus Shale hearing could mean progress
CHARLESTON -- Most politicians love to hear themselves talk. But today in Fairmont, it appears there will be some political dialogue which could lead to actual progress for the state economy.
Morrisey leads McGraw in campaign contributions
Morrisey CHARLESTON - Patrick Morrisey, the Republican candidate for West Virginia attorney general, has raised nearly $68,000 more than his Democratic opponent and incumbent Darrell McGraw, according to a recent campaign finance report.
Kanawha magistrate suspended without pay
Fouty CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has suspended Kanawha Magistrate Carol Fouty without pay and has directed the Judicial Disciplinary Counsel to file formal charges against her because of allegations that she dismissed causes in exchange for defendants doing favors for her.
Jackson Kelly partnership with Piedmont Elementary celebrates 4th anniversary
CHARLESTON – The Jackson Kelly Education Elevators Program celebrated its fourth anniversary in March. It was the first anniversary since the passing of the program's founder.
WVU, t-shirt maker settle case
MORGANTOWN -- West Virginia University and a Morgantown t-shirt company have agreed to settle the university's case challenging the company's use of certain trademarks.
WVU College of Law expands energy curriculum, adds six new courses
McConnell MORGANTOWN -– West Virginia University's College of Law will expand its curriculum of energy courses during the 2012-2013 academic year, adding six new energy law classes.
PERSONNEL FILE: Belenitsky admitted to practice in W.Va.
CHARLESTON -- On March 27, one lawyer was admitted to practice law in the State of West Virginia during a ceremony before the Supreme Court of Appeals.
Loughry receives W.Va. Farm Bureau endorsement
Loughry CHARLESTON -– The West Virginia Farm Bureau recently announced its endorsement of Allen Loughry in the 2012 Republican Primary Election for Justice of the Supreme Court of Appeals.
PERSONNEL FILE: Bresch joins Jones Day in Pittsburgh office
Bresch WASHINGTON -- The law firm Jones Day has announced that Jeffrey J. Bresch has joined the Pittsburgh Office as a partner in the Business and Tort Litigation Practice.