News from August 2012
New book reveals little-known history of state Capitol
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Capitol is one of the most recognizable buildings in the state, but a new book brings together for the first time much information that will surprise many West Virginians.
Loughry says W.Va. SC should deny motion to intervene
Loughry CHARLESTON - West Virginia Supreme Court candidate Allen Loughry says the plaintiff in a federal case over the state's Public Campaign Financing Pilot Program has "no constitutional rights" to intervene in a separate but related lawsuit filed in the state's high court.
Woman sues individual for car accident
MORGANTOWN -- A woman is suing another woman she claims is responsible for a car accident that caused her severe and permanent injuries.
Judicial hearing board recommends censure for Fouty
Fouty CHARLESTON - The West Virginia Judicial Hearing Board has recommended that the state Supreme Court of Appeals "publicly censure" former Kanawha County Magistrate Carol Fouty for violating the state Code of Judicial Conduct.
Women accuse Morgantown physician of medical malpractice
MORGANTOWN -- Two women are suing a Morgantown physician after they claim he failed to properly diagnose their family member.
24 more sue Mountain State over loss of accreditation
CHARLESTON -- Twenty-four more students have filed lawsuits against Mountain State University after the university failed to keep them informed when the nursing program lost its accreditation status.
Spencer man says Chesapeake vapors caused injury
CHARLESTON -- A Spencer man is suing Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC after he was injured due to the release of hydrocarbon vapors.
Couple says Nissan they bought was a lemon
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County couple is suing Nissan North America, Inc. after they claim the vehicle they purchased was defective.
Woman says Performance Industrial Coatings breached contract
CHARLESTON -- A Charleston woman is suing Performance Industrial Coatings after she claims it breached its contract with her.
Ethics charges filed against Putnam family law judge
CHARLESTON – A Putnam County family law judge is being called to task for his ethical lapses, but not for hiJs unprofessional behavior toward litigants.
W.Va. SC sets arguments in campaign finance case
Loughry CHARLESTON - The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals will hear arguments in a case over the constitutionality of the state's Public Campaign Financing Pilot Program next month.
Federal judge temporarily blocks W.Va. PAC contribution cap
Johnston BLUEFIELD - A federal judge has temporarily blocked West Virginia's $1,000-per-election cap on contributions to political action committees that act independently of candidates or parties.
District Judge slaps down the EPA
As a rule, we prefer not to indulge in schadenfreude. It's unseemly. Poor sportsmanship and all that. Still, when the Environmental Protection Agency gets a well-deserved and long-overdue slap down, we can't help but gloat.
Report: Legal battle over Purdue Pharma funds nearing end
McGraw CHARLESTON - A legal battle over West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw's use of funds from a 2004 settlement with Purdue Pharma may soon be coming to a close.
WV CALA members invited to film screening
CHARLESTON - Members of the West Virginia Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse are invited to attend a documentary film screening next week.
Domestic violence agency accused of sexual discrimination
PARKERSBURG – Despite being the victim, a Wood County man alleges an anti-domestic violence service agency provided assistance to his abuser.
Former Parkersburg officer sues for wrongful termination
PARKERSBURG – A former Parkersburg Police officer is suing to get his job back.
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