News from June 2012
Woman blames mobile home park for injuries
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing Kanawha Terrance Mobile Home Park after she sustained injuries when she fell.
Former employees sues city of Nitro for harassment
CHARLESTON -- A former Parks and Recreation Department employee is suing the City of Nitro after she claims she was harassed by city council members.
Republican challenger Morrisey leading McGraw in funds
Morrisey CHARLESTON - Republican Patrick Morrisey has raised nearly $150,000 more than his Democratic opponent, longtime West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw, according to recent campaign finance reports.
Darrell McGraw and his brand of identity theft
Identity theft is a costly racket. Businesses and individuals lose more than $55 billion each year to identity thieves.
GOP rips McGraw for use of funds
McGraw CHARLESTON – How Attorney General Darrell McGraw's office is spending part of the $33 million mortgage settlement money is drawing the ire of his campaign opponent and Republicans in general.
New defendant added in bottle rocket case against fraternity
HUNTINGTON – A new defendant has been added in the lawsuit against Alpha Tau Omega after a member of the fraternity attempted to shoot bottle rockets out of his anus.
Disbarred Wood attorney reaches agreement with state on unpaid taxes
Hayhurst PARKERSBURG – A disbarred Wood County attorney received a small victory recently on the issue that resulted in the loss of his license – unpaid taxes.
CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County
June 11
CIVIL FILINGS: Wood County
June 7
CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County
June 18
CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County
June 12
CIVIL FILINGS: Mason County
June 1
Woman sues Monongalia Co. hospital for infection
MORGANTOWN -- A woman is suing Monongalia County General Hospital Company after she contracted an infection while staying at the hospital.
Cottageville couple names 54 in asbestos suit
CHARLESTON -- A Cottageville couple is suing 54 companies they claim are responsible for a lung cancer diagnosis.
McGraw's decision to give funds to Legal Aid troubles some
McGraw CHARLESTON - State lawmakers and others say they are concerned about West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw's recent decision to dole out $1 million to Legal Aid from the state's share of a nationwide mortgage settlement.
Publisher gets judgment in Tennant case
Tennant CHARLESTON – The publisher of the Shepherdstown Observer has been granted summary judgment in his case against Secretary of State Natalie Tennant.
*** Standalone p8 art for 6/25 issue: McHugh speaks
State Supreme Court Justice Thomas McHugh spoke June 14 to the West Virginia University Summer App Ad class. Here, he poses with student Zach Lauffer. McHugh will retire at year's end. (Photo by Joanna Tabit)