News from May 2012
W.Va. SC: Error by plaintiff's lawyers cause of suit's dismissal
Workman CHARLESTON - The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals this week shot down a medical malpractice complaint against a Charleston Area Medical Center neurologist.
Loser says Upshur sheriff-elect violated Hatch Act
Taylor BUCKHANNON – An Upshur County attorney is contesting the certification of the May 8 primary election for sheriff saying the winner's candidacy violated state and federal law.
Man sues City of Huntington for unlawful arrest, assault
HUNTINGTON -- A Huntington man is suing the city after he claims he was unlawfully arrested by several police officers.
Huntington woman sues Cracker Barrel for injuries
HUNTINGTON -- A Huntington woman is suing Cracker Barrel Old Country Store after she was injured by an employee of the restaurant.
Bluefield man blames optometrist for son's death
CHARLESTON -- A Bluefield man is suing an optometrist he claims was negligent in caring for his son and caused his death.
Putnam pastor seeks court-appointed attorney to challenge contempt allegation
WINFIELD – A Putnam County pastor is once again challenging a family law judge's actions.
Morrisey urges McGraw to reconsider statement on debates
Morrisey CHARLESTON - Republican challenger Patrick Morrisey has sent another letter to state Attorney General Darrell McGraw, once again encouraging the incumbent to engage in a series of public debates.
Wood BoE settles teacher assault case for $36K
PARKERSBURG – The Wood County Board of Education has reached an out-of-court settlement with a Pleasants County couple whose daughter was assaulted by her former teacher.
*** SupCo calendar for 6/4 issue
Argument Docket
New Putnam judge to be sworn in June 12
Leslie WINFIELD – The state's newest circuit judge will be sworn into office on at 2:30 p.m. on June 12 in the Putnam Judicial Building in Winfield in Courtroom A.
Kanawha prosecutors take issue with circuit judge's order
Webster CHARLESTON - Kanawha County prosecutors contend Circuit Judge Carrie Webster, in excluding what they describe as "major evidence" in a 2010 murder, has "completely gutted" their case.
PERSONNEL FILE: Mick joins Burns White in Wheeling office
Mick WHEELING -- Burns White LLC recently hired Ryan M. Mick as an associate for the firm's Wheeling office.
Woman sues Raleigh General Hospital for mother's death
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing Raleigh General Hospital after she claims they are responsible for her mother's death.
Beckley woman blames Bath & Body Works for injuries from defective oil warmer
CHARLESTON -- A Beckley woman is suing Bath & Body Works after she was burned by a fragrance oil warmer.
Woman sues Probill for wage payment violations
HUNTINGTON -- A former employee is suing Whitaker Physician Billing Services Inc. after she claims the company violated the West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act.
Man sues police departments, cities for excessive force, assault
HUNTINGTON -- A Huntington man is suing the West Virginia Department of Public Safety/State Police and the cities of Huntington and Barboursville, along with their police departments, after he claims he was assaulted by officers who used excessive force against him.
Thacker sworn in as U.S. 4th Circuit Judge
Stephanie Thacker was sworn in as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit earlier this week. CHARLESTON – Stephanie Thacker was sworn in as the newest circuit judge for the Fourth Circuit of the United States on May 29.
*** Standalone art for 6/4 issue: Putnam truancy
State Supreme Court Justice Robin Jean Davis, center, joins, back to front, Putnam Circuit Judge Philip M. Stowers, Mike Lacy, director of the Court's division of probation services, and Putnam County Schools Superintendant Chuck Hatfield in signing a memoradum of understanding May 21 to assign a probation officer to Putnam County as part of an anti-truancy effort. (Photo by Lawrence Smith)
PERSONNEL FILE: Spilman Thomas & Battle attorneys recognized by Super Lawyers
Joseph PITTSBURGH -- The law firm Spilman Thomas & Battle recently announced that two attorneys in its Pittsburgh office were recognized by Pennsylvania Super Lawyers.