News from April 2012
Huntington woman blames water company for property damage
HUNTINGTON -- A Huntington woman is suing West Virginia-American Water Company for damages done to her property.
Three more nursing students sue Mountain State for fraud, breach of contract
CHARLESTON -- Three more cases have been filed by students of Mountain State University's LPN to BSN Program for fraud and breach of contract.
Reporter sues W.Va. State, president over FOIA requests
CHARLESTON -- A freelance reporter is suing West Virginia State University for failing to satisfy repeated Freedom of Information Act requests.
Couple blames Kanawha Home Hardware, Toro for defective lawn mower
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County couple is suing Kanawha Home Hardware for a defective lawn mower they purchased.
Louisville woman names 60 defendants in late husband's asbestos case
CHARLESTON -- A Louisville, Ky., woman is suing 60 companies she claims are responsible for her husband's lung cancer and death.
Woman sues Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association for dog attack
CHARLESTON -- A woman who was attacked by an aggressive dog is suing the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association for her injuries.
Former nurses sue CAMC for unlawful termination
CHARLESTON -- Two former clinical nurses are suing Charleston Area Medical Center after they claim they were retaliated against and unlawfully terminated from their employment.
Fayette Co. woman sues Gazette for defamation
CHARLESTON – A Fayette County woman alleges an article featuring a Charleston funeral home director's service to the community has had the effect of defaming her.
Another of McGraw's 'unnatural' advantages
In our Feb. 17 editorial, we noted that West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw not only enjoys all the natural advantages of incumbency as he seeks re-election to a sixth term, but certain "unnatural" advantages, as well.
Rowe building on work from '04 campaign
Rowe LEWISBURG – In some ways, Judge Jim Rowe kicked off his current campaign for state Supreme Court eight years ago.
Complaint: Calhoun attorney engaging in 'legal tomfoolery'
Oshoway CHARLESTON – A New York woman is accusing a Calhoun County attorney of "legal tomfoolery" in representing her interests in an estate dispute in neighboring Gilmer County.
St. Albans attorney facing suspension for neglecting clients' cases
Phalen CHARLESTON – A St. Albans attorney faces suspension of his license after agreeing he failed to communicate with, and diligently represent nine clients in their respective domestic cases.
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