News from January 2012
Exotic dancers suing former employer for back wages
MARTINSBURG - An exotic dancer is suing her former employer in federal court for failing to pay her at least minimum wage and for taking a portion of her tips.
Law professor: Groh, Thacker nominations 'up in the air'
Tobias CHARLESTON - A University of Richmond law school professor says Berkeley Circuit Judge Gina Groh and West Virginia attorney Stephanie Thacker's nominations are "up in the air" following a controversial decision by President Barack Obama earlier this month.
Clay Co. couple sues physician for malpractice, negligence
CHARLESTON -- A Clay County couple is suing a physician they claim caused injuries.
Woman blames Primecare Medical for family member's death
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing Primecare Medical after she claims they are responsible for her family member's death.
Couple says defective bus seat caused injuries
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County couple is suing Advantage Coach Limited Liability Company for a defective seat on a tour bus that caused injuries.
US Supreme Court issues stay in redistricting case
Roberts WASHINGTON - U.S. Supreme Court Justices have plunged West Virginia elections more deeply into uncertainty.
McGraw wins one, and the loser could be you
Because he refuses to release his transcripts, we can only guess what subjects President Obama studied in college. But it's our guess that economics wasn't one of them.
State Chamber wants more legal reform
Roberts CHARLESTON – The president of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce sees some progress in terms of legal reform, but he said he still would like to see more.
Two Wood Co. attorneys face trials after class-action case
PARKERSBURG – After being on the offensive in a class-action suit, two Wood County attorneys will go on defensive in related lawsuits against them for professional misconduct in a Parkersburg businessman's criminal case.
CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County
Jan. 10
CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County
Jan. 9
CIVIL FILINGS: Monongalia County
Jan. 17
CIVIL FILINGS: Lincoln County
Nov. 23
Still no opinion on redistricting
McHugh CHARLESTON – Justices of the Supreme Court of Appeals who approved a new map of state legislative districts on Nov. 23 hadn't explained the decision as of Jan. 18.
Man sues Maple Coal for retaliation
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County man is suing Maple Coal Co. for retaliation after he complained about other employees smoking.
Judge's order on Berkeley subdivision correct, Justices rule
CHARLESTON – A Berkeley County judge correctly ordered the former owner of a 54-acre subdivision to pay Centra Bank more than $1 million, the Supreme Court of Appeals has decided.
Woman blames doctor, for daughter's addiction, death
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing a physician she claims got her daughter addicted to prescription medication and caused her death.
Scott Depot couple blames elevator company, CAMC for injuries
CHARLESTON -- A Scott Depot couple is suing Abell Elevator Service Company after an elevator malfunctioned and caused injuries.
Greenbrier Co. man sues over injuries from lift machine
CHARLESTON -- A Greenbrier County man is suing Galen of West Virginia for injuries sustained from a lift machine.
Woman sues Aldi for injuries from stocking machine
CHARLESTON -- A St. Albans woman is suing Aldi after an employee struck her leg with a motorized stocking machine.