News from March 2012
Putnam Commission, EMS settle wrongful death suit for $225,000
WINFIELD – A Putnam County woman has agreed to accept nearly $250,000 to settle her wrongful death suit against the county's EMS squad.
Huddleston Bolen to present free seminar on disaster preparedness for businesses
ASHLAND, Ky. -- Businesses in the Tri-State area have a unique opportunity to learn from industry leaders about how to prepare their organization for natural, manmade, or economic disasters in a free seminar titled "Business Continuity Planning: Preparing Your Business to Survive the Worst."
THEIR VIEW: Jay's voice needed on pharmacy merger
WASHINGTON -- A proposed multi-billion-dollar pharmacy industry merger currently before the Federal Trade Commission may eliminate competition in the market, reduce consumers' choice and access to quality pharmacy care, and drive up the cost of health care.
Man sues after injuries at Sam's Club
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County man is suing Wal-mart Stores for injuries sustained on its premises.
Woman sues after fall at Tudor's
WINFIELD -- A Putnam County woman is suing Better Foods, Inc., for injuries she sustained on its premises.
Putnam home owners association accuses former employee of fraud
WINFIELD -- Rustic Highlands Owners Association is suing a former employee and her husband for fraud after it claims she came into personal possession nearly $100,000 of its funds.
Putnam company says another firm owes more than $50K
WINFIELD -- A Scott Depot company is suing Maynard Machine & Hydraulic for failure to pay more than $50,000 it owes for various machine parts.
Chafin proposes changes to Justice recusal rules
Chafin CHARLESTON -- One state Supreme Court candidate has introduced a proposal to change the rules of recusal for sitting Justices.
W.Va. officials say panel's ruling in redistricting suit worth U.S. SC review
Tomblin WASHINGTON - Lawyers for a group of West Virginia officials argued in a filing with the U.S. Supreme Court this week that a federal panel's ruling in a congressional redistricting lawsuit is a "substantial constitutional question" worthy of the Court's review.
Woman sues Sleepy Hollow, employees for sexual harassment
WINFIELD -- A woman is suing Sleep Hollow Golf Club for sexual harassment by two employees.
Clendenin woman sues Speedway for injuries
CHARLESTON -- A Clendenin woman is suing Speedway for injuries she sustained on its premises.
Hurricane woman says health center was negligent during childbirth
CHARLESTON -- A Hurricane woman is suing Family Care Health Center for negligence during the birth of her child.
South Carolina man says CSX caused lung cancer
CHARLESTON -- A South Carolina man is suing CSX Transportation after he claims it is responsible for his lung cancer.
Charleston douple sues NCO Financial Systems for harassment
CHARLESTON -- A Charleston couple says that NCO Financial Systems harassed them about an alleged debt by calling them more than 50 times.
Ohio man sues for Putnam car wreck
WINFIELD -- A Galloway, Ohio, man is suing an individual he claims wrecked the car in which he was a passenger.
Ex-Marshall football coach being investigated for securities fraud
Donnan ATHENS, Ga. - Former Marshall University football coach Jim Donnan is under investigation for alleged violations of federal securities fraud.
Court rules against EPA in Spruce Mine case
Tomblin WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- In yet another court case to limit what has been termed an Obama administration EPA power grab, a ruling has resulted in yet another court saying that the EPA is arrogating too much power.
Man says Harley-Davidson motorcycle was defective
HUNTINGTON -- A man is suing Harley-Davidson Motor Company after he claims the motorcycle he purchased was defective.