News from February 2012
Former employee says Comfort Inn violated wage act
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing Comfort Inn after she claims it violated the West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act.
Monsanto settlement will establish 30-year medical monitoring program
WINFIELD - A "comprehensive" settlement agreement in a class action lawsuit filed against Monsanto and related companies over its old plant in Nitro was given preliminary approval on Friday by a West Virginia circuit court judge.
State judges told to uphold the terms of a legitimate contract
It was right there in black and white. In contracts signed prior to admission, nursing home residents or their guardians agreed that any disputes arising from claims of negligence against nursing home staff would be subject to arbitration.
McGraw warns homeowners of mortgage deal scam
McGraw CHARLESTON - West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw on Friday told state homeowners to beware of companies claiming to be working with banks as part of the recent nationwide mortgage foreclosure settlement.
Palmer says now is the time for Court run
Palmer CHARLESTON – A state Supreme Court law clerk says now is the time for him to make a run for his own seat on the bench.
Court unsatisfied with recommended discipline of Charleston attorney
CHARELSTON – A Charleston attorney potentially faces a long hiatus from the practice of law for his multiple arrests on drug charges.
Disbarred Logan attorney seeks reinstatement
M. Hrutkay CHARLESTON – A Logan County attorney disbarred for his conviction in a vote-buying scheme to help his ex-wife win election to the House of Delegates is asking that he again be allowed to practice law.
Ex-wife of disbarred Logan attorney again running for House
L. Hrutkay CHARLESTON – In the midst of her ex-husband staging one on the legal front, Lidella Wilson Hrutkay is mounting a political comeback.
CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County
Feb. 13
CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County
Feb. 15
CIVIL FILINGS: Wood County
Jan. 25
CIVIL FILINGS: Ohio County
Jan. 5
CIVIL FILINGS: Jackson County
Jan. 30
CIVIL FILINGS: Marshall County
Dec. 21
THEIR VIEW: Lawmakers should look to do no harm
CHARLESTON -- As the conclusion of the 2012 legislative session draws closer, West Virginians are getting a clearer picture of what's likely to take place. And while this year's session started with a decidedly "pro-jobs" theme — aimed at taking advantage of the state's strong natural gas prospects — the legislature's "pro-jobs" momentum seems to have tailed off as of late.
Family upset by blog post after lawyer's death
Maynard CHARLESTON – The recent death of a Charleston attorney was a heartbreaking tragedy for his family, his friends and law partners.
Kevin's Autobody sues attorney for failure to pay for repairs
WINFIELD – Kevin's Autobody is suing an attorney who failed and refused to pay for repairs done to his vehicle.
McGraw to talk mortgage settlement on 'The Law Works'
McGraw CHARLESTON -- Earlier this month, Attorney General Darrell McGraw's office announced a $33 million settlement that offers assistance to West Virginia homeowners who are victims of the recent mortgage servicing fraud and abuse.
Man sues Habitat for Humanity for injuries at ReStore
HUNTINGTON -- A man is suing Habitat for Humanity of West Virginia, Inc. for injuries he sustained on its property.