News from July 2012
Francisco honored as paralegal of the year
Francisco HUNTINGTON – Huddleston Bolen Paralegal Jill I. Francisco recently was recognized by the Legal Assistants/Paralegals of Southern West Virginia as the 2012 Paralegal of the Year at its eighth annual Seminar and Meeting for her outstanding commitment and contributions to the paralegal profession.
Woman says Cass Scenic Railroad supervisor sexually harassed her
CHARLESTON -- A West Virginia Division of Natural Resources employee says her supervisor at Cass Scenic Railroad sexually harassed her on numerous occasions.
Man says he wasn't hired at Subway because of race
CHARLESTON -- A man is suing KJ Group, LLC after he claims the company did not hire him because of his race.
Logan Co. couple sues Marriott for injuries at hotel
CHARLESTON -- A Logan County woman and her husband are suing Marriott International Inc. for injuries sustained at its hotel in Morgantown.
Charleston woman sues KRT for injuries
CHARLESTON -- A Charleston woman is suing Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority after she claims she was injured while on one of its buses.
Ky. couple names 42 in asbestos suit
CHARLESTON -- A Raceland, Ky., couple is suing 42 companies they claim are responsible for a lung cancer diagnosis.
Morrisey says McGraw should talk 'Obamacare'
Morrisey CHARLESTON – The Republican nominee for attorney general says Darrell McGraw should be giving legal advice to the governor and state Legislature after the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision on "Obamacare."
The ultimate bipartisan issue: protecting West Virginia from EPA attacks
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is strangling the life out of our ailing economy with its increasingly burdensome regulations.
Roane Co. man files FOIA suit to get answers to daughter's death, disappearance
Christian Starcher CHARLESTON –A Roane County man whose teenage daughter went missing for seven years before her body was finally discovered near the Wirt/Roane county line is seeking answers as to why her disappearance, and death remain unsolved.
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GOP leaders attack business climate study
Tomblin CHARLESTON – After a CNBC survey ranked West Virginia 48th among top states for business, Republicans quickly used the results as ammunition against Democrats, particularly Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin.
Law firms file class action against Mountain State University
Webb CHARLESTON – Two Charleston law firms have filed a lawsuit against Mountain State University on behalf of students of the university.
W.Va. court enters order against company over title loans
McGraw CHARLESTON - Virginia-based Fast Auto Loans Inc. has been ordered to stop collecting payments, seizing vehicles and entering into new loans with West Virginia residents, according to Attorney General Darrell McGraw's office.
PERSONNEL FILE: Huddleston Bolen named 'Go-To Law Firm' for Labor and Employment Law
Gilpin HUNTINGTON -- Corporate Counsel magazine named Huddleston Bolen a "Go-To Law Firm" for labor and employment law.
Facing contempt charges, Putnam family judge rules on two-year old motions
Watkins CHARLESTON – Already facing possible disciplinary action for his lack of professionalism in a Hurricane pastor's divorce, a Putnam County family law judge has complied with the state Supreme Court's order that he issue a ruling on motions that have been pending in another divorce for nearly two years.