News from June 2012
W.Va. SC sides with Tudor's in suit over worker's fall
Chief Justice Menis Ketchum CHARLESTON - The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, in a ruling last week, said a circuit court should have set aside a default judgment against popular breakfast sandwich maker Tudor's Biscuit World.
Woman sues Verizon for work injuries
CHARLESTON -- A former Verizon Communications, Inc. employee is suing the company after she sustained injuries while participating in a pole-climbing training session.
Former employee sues Jan-Care for unlawful termination
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing Jan-Care Ambulance, Inc. after he claims his employment was unlawfully terminated.
Poca man sues companies for unlawful debt collection
CHARLESTON -- A Poca man is suing NCO Financial Systems and Capital One Bank after he claims they attempted to collect debt from him even after he was represented by counsel.
Man sues Saxon Drilling for work injuries
MORGANTOWN -- A Saxon Drilling employee is suing the company after he was injured on the job.
Florida woman sues S&S Rentals for son's ATV injuries
MORGANTOWN -- A Jupiter, Fla., woman is suing S&S Rentals after she claims her son was injured in an ATV accident.
Wrong again! High court reverses another Webster decision
What if court cases were decided with a coin toss? Heads, the prosecution wins. Tails, the defense.
Leslie eager to start career on bench
Leslie HURRICANE – A Hurricane attorney recently appointed as a Putnam Circuit judge is looking forward to the next step in his career.
Blass elected WVAJ president
Blass WHEELING – A Wheeling attorney has been elected the new president of the West Virginia Association for Justice.
Supreme Court suspends Ohio attorney's license
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has changed its mind, and suspended a Marietta, Ohio, attorney.
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McGraw going after title loan company in new suit
McGraw MARTINSBURG - West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw said Thursday his office has filed a lawsuit against a "predatory" out-of-state title loan company in Jefferson County Circuit Court.
McGraw says Legal Aid funding to come from mortgage settlement
McGraw LOGAN - West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw on Thursday presented a check for $1 million to Legal Aid of West Virginia, allowing the nonprofit organization to continue to operate its office for Logan and Mingo counties for the next three years.
Ohio couple names 114 defendants in asbestos suit
CHARLESTON -- A Belpre, Ohio, couple is suing 114 companies they claim are responsible for a lung cancer diagnosis.