News from July 2012
Court affirmed order reversing Watkins' rulings in Pakistani couple's divorce
Watkins CHARLESTON – Last year, the state Supreme Court ruled that Putnam Family Law Judge William M. "Chip" Watkins III erred in rulings he made in a Pakistani doctor's divorce.
Sylvester man says he was injured in Coalburg mine
MADISON -- A continuous miner operator claims he was seriously injured in Signature Mining Services' Coalburg No. 1 underground mine when ordered to work despite adverse geological conditions.
Fla. man accuses Madison property owner of negligence
MADISON -- A Florida man claims negligence by a Madison property owner created a stairway entrance hazard that caused him to fall and be injured.
PERSONNEL FILE: Oliverio joins Hawkins Parnell Thackson & Young
Oliverio CHARLESTON -- Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young is pleased to announce that Frank A. Oliverio has joined the firm as a partner in its Charleston office.
Business4Breakfast seminar to focus on creating a sales plan
HUNTINGTON -- Huddleston Bolen has announced the details of the upcoming Business4Breakfast seminar to be held in Huntington on July 18.
PERSONNEL FILE: Saunders named Renaissance Associate by Nelson Mullins
Saunders HUNTINGTON -- For his outstanding performance in a number of activities, Randy Saunders, an associate in Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough's West Virginia office, has earned the firm's 2011 Renaissance Associate Award.
PERSONNEL FILE: Lafferre named to DTCWV Board of Governors
Lafferre HUNTINGTON -- Huddleston Bolen has announced that partner Luke Lafferre has been selected to join the Board of Governors for the Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia.
Woman says toilet paper holder injured her at McDonald's
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County woman is suing McDonald's Corporation after she suffered injuries while in its South Charleston location's restroom.
Couple sues physician for medical malpractice
Crigger CHARLESTON -- A couple is suing a physician they claim failed to adequately investigate hearing loss.
Former employee sues GNC for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON -- A Raleigh County woman is suing General Nutrition Corporation after she claims she was wrongfully terminated from her employment.
Man says company wrongfully sold his vehicle
CHARLESTON -- A South Charleston is suing American Driveline Centers after he claims it wrongfully sold his vehicle while he was trying to gather the funds to have the vehicle repaired.
Couple sues GMC for defective vehicle
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County couple is suing General Motors Corporation for a vehicle they claim was defective.
Man sues 45 companies for lung cancer, death of family member
CHARLESTON – A man is suing 45 companies he claims are responsible for his family member's lung cancer and death.
Former employee sues NGK Spark Plugs for sexual harassment
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), Inc. after she claims she was sexually harassed by one of her supervisors.
South Charleston woman blames Dunbar Athletic Boosters Club for fall
CHARLESTON -- A South Charleston woman is suing the Dunbar Athletic Boosters Club for injuries she suffered from a fall while on its premises.
Kanawha couple sues Advance Auto Parts for injuries
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County man and his wife are suing Advance Auto Parts for injuries sustained from a fall at its Cedar Grove store.
Man sues Norfolk Southern for work injuries
CHARLESTON -- A Norfolk Southern Railway Company employee is suing the company after he was injured while performing his work duties.
Charleston couple blames Wal-mart for injuries
CHARLESTON -- A Charleston couple is suing Wal-mart Stores for injuries sustained at its South Charleston store.
Man wants W.Va. SC to weigh in on gas rights lawsuit
Keeley CLARKSBURG - A Marion County man wants the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals to rule on a lawsuit he filed against an Exxon Mobil subsidiary over his natural gas rights, according to a filing in federal court last week.