News from June 2012
CIVIL FILINGS: Mason County
May 11
Eleanor man accuses Sedgwick Claims Management Services of discrimination
CHARLESTON -- An Eleanor man is suing Sedgwick Claims Management Services for discrimination based on his disability.
Woman sues Morgantown Utility Board for property damage
MORGANTOWN -- A Morgantown woman is suing the Morgantown Utility Board for raw sewage and rainwater that backed up and flooded into her home.
Man says General Motors sold him a defective vehicle
CHARLESTON -- A man is suing General Motors after he claims the vehicle he purchased was defective.
Suit alleges cover-up in former Charles Town officer's accident
CHARLES TOWN – A Jefferson County woman is accusing the Charles Town Police Department of covering-up evidence of a retired officer's intoxicated driving that resulted in her incurring serious and permanent injuries.
Former Harpers Ferry clerk files wrongful termination suit
CHARLES TOWN – A former Harpers Ferry employee is suing the town alleging two officials conspired to concoct a story she misappropriated town funds so as to have grounds to fire her.
PERSONNEL FILE: Spilman attorney inducted into Litigation Counsel of American
Crockett CHARLESTON -— The law firm Spilman Thomas & Battle has announced that James S. Crockett Jr. and Sharon L. Potter were inducted as Fellows into the Litigation Counsel of America.
Jackson Kelly opens Canton, Ohio, office
CHARLESTON -– Jackson Kelly has announced the opening of a new office in Canton, Ohio, to provide additional service to the firm's growing energy practice.
*** SupCo calendar for Spring 2012 session
West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
W.Va. SC hears arguments on Fouty's suspension without pay
Chief Justice Menis Ketchum and Justice Brent Benjamin (Chip Ellis/Charleston Gazette) CHARLESTON - The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals on Wednesday listened to arguments over an order suspending Kanawha County Magistrate Carol Fouty without pay.
McGraw settles with collection agencies for more than $700,000
McGraw CHARLESTON - West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw announced Wednesday that his office has reached settlements with five out-of-state debt collection agencies, netting more than $700,000 for state consumers.
Dinsmore webinar to focus on new MSHA rule
CHARLESTON - On Aug. 6, MSHA's final rule on Examinations of Work Areas in Underground Coal Mines for Violations of Mandatory Health or Safety Standards takes effect.
Ohio woman sues physician for medical negligence
HUNTINGTON -- A South Point, Ohio, woman is suing a physician she claims was negligent in performing a shoulder arthroplasty on her.
Woman sues WVU Board of Governors for medical malpractice
MORGANTOWN -- A woman is suing the West Virginia University Board of Governors after she claims a surgeon failed to properly close her wound after surgery.
Mimico sues City of Charleston for property damage
CHARLESTON -- Mimico, LLC and a Charleston dentist are suing the City of Charleston after they claim the city is responsible for property damages.
Man accuses state DHHS of discrimination
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing the West Virginia Department of Health & Human Services after he claims he was discriminated against due to his gender and age.
Century Aluminum loses property tax appeal in W.Va. SC
Ketchum CHARLESTON - The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, in a ruling last week, said state tax officials properly appraised Century Aluminum's inactive Ravenswood plant.