News from August 2012
CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County
Aug. 15
CIVIL FILINGS: Wood County
July 17
CIVIL FILINGS: Berkeley County
July 31
Survey says lawsuit abuse a problem
Blass CHARLESTON – A new survey shows that Americans believe lawsuit abuse is a problem that hurts the nation's economy.
THEIR VIEW: McGraw owes West Virginians an explanation
CHARLESTON -- Have you ever wondered why Mountain State voters, seemingly, need much more consumer protection education right around election time?
Jackson aluminum plant seeks court intervention in labor dispute
Union members picket outside Constellium's facility in Ravenswood. (Courtesy photo) RIPLEY – Following alleged acts of violence and intimidation by striking workers, management at a Jackson County aluminum plant want restrictions placed on picketing until the dispute is settled.
PERSONNEL FILE: Vasquez joins Steptoe & Johnson
Vasquez PITTSBURGH, Pa. -– Steptoe & Johnson has announced that Philip D. Vasquez, BBA, JD, LLM, has become Of Counsel to the firm.
PERSONNEL FILE: Davis joins Bailey & Wyant
Davis CHARLESTON -- The law firm of Bailey & Wyant welcomes their newest associate, Kevin Davis, to their Charleston office.
PERSONNEL FILE: Jackson Kelly lawyers become leaders in industry groups
Cimino CHARLESTON -– Jackson Kelly attorneys have been named to leadership positions in various industry groups over the last few weeks.
Milton couple says neighbors are trespassing
HUNTINGTON – A Milton couple is suing their neighbors after they claim the neighbors have continually trespassed onto their property.
Woman sues WVU Hospitals for husband's skin breakdown
MORGANTOWN -- A Tunnelton woman is suing West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc. after she claims it is responsible for a skin breakdown her husband suffered while at the hospital.
No decisions made at hearing in federal campaign finance case
Goodwin CHARLESTON - A federal judge made no decisions at a hearing held this week in a lawsuit over the constitutionality of the state's Public Campaign Financing Pilot Program.
McGraw's critics say AG should follow N.H. AG's actions
McGraw CHARLESTON - Critics of West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw say the state's top lawyer should take heed, pointing to New Hampshire Attorney General Michael Delaney's own appearance before a legislative council this week.
Tomblin, Rockefeller praise rejection of EPA rule
Tomblin WASHINGTON -– Two West Virginia Democrats have joined national politicians from both parties praising the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit for overturning the Environmental Protection Agency's Cross-State Air Pollution Rule.
Cabell couple sues Atomic Distributing for car accident
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County couple is suing Atomic Distributing Co. after they claim one of its employees caused them injuries.
Former employees sue Walter Energy for failure to pay wages
CHARLESTON -- Two former employees are suing Walter Energy, Inc. after they claim it failed to pay them their final wages in a timely manner.
Man sues Subway owner for discrimination
CHARLESTON – A man is suing KJ Group, LLC after he claims he was discriminated against because of his race.
*** Standalone art for 8/27 issue: Welcome to WVU
West Virginia University Mountaineer mascot Jonathan Kimble leads new students in a welcome of one of the school's iconic cheers during an event Aug. 19 during move-in weekend. (WVU Photo by Greg Ellis)