News from May 2012
Miner blames belt roller for arm injuries
MADISON -- A coal miner says an unsafe belt roller caused permanent and lasting injuries to his left arm.
Lawsuit against Robert C. Byrd Institute dismissed
HUNTINGTON – A lawsuit involving a Huntington couple suing the Robert C. Byrd Institute for wrongful termination of employment was dismissed with prejudice.
THEIR VIEW: The real culprit in the Keith Judd case
HARPERS FERRY -- All around West Virginia, people are asking: how can a felon run for president, but remain ineligible to vote?
PERSONNEL FILE: Santos joins Bowles Rice's Pa. office
Santos CANONSBURG, Pa. -- Attorney Eric W. (Rick) Santos has joined Bowles Rice McDavid Graff & Love as Special Counsel in the law firm's Canonsburg, Pa., office.
Kanawha Court remembers attorneys, judges in May opening ceremony
Jaclyn Maynard spoke about her late husband Adam Maynard during a ceremony May 14 at the Kanawha County Courthouse. (Photos by Kyla Asbury) CHARLESTON -- Twelve attorneys and judges who have passed away during the last year were memorialized at the opening day of the May term of court in Kanawha County on May 14.
Couple says physician, others responsible for daughter's injuries, death
MORGANTOWN -- A couple is suing a physician after they claim he failed to adequately treat their daughter and in doing so, is responsible for her death.
Man sues East End Realty for breach of contract
HUNTINGTON -- A man is suing East End Realty Company after he claims it breached its contract with him by agreeing to sell him property and then entering into a contract with another buyer.
Cabell couple sues St. Mary's Medical Center Foundation for injuries
HUNTINGTON -- A Cabell County couple is suing St. Mary's Medical Center Foundation, Inc. for injuries sustained on its premises.
Huntington woman blames DHHR for son's death
HUNTINGTON -- A Huntington woman is suing the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources after she claims they are responsible for the death of her 29-year-old son.
Pride Acquisition sues four individuals for nearly $200,000 in money owed
HUNTINGTON -- Pride Acquisition is suing four individuals it claims owes nearly $200,000 in funds provided by Chase Bank.
W.Va. high court upholds pay increase for region's DOH workers
CHARLESTON - The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, in a ruling last week, affirmed a circuit court order upholding a wage increase for Division of Highways employees in the state's Eastern Panhandle.
Ankle bracelet not a fashion statement for Joshua Robinson
Made of silver or gold or other precious metals and sometimes adorned with charms, beads, and gems, ankle bracelets are a popular fashion accessory -- and a perfect gift idea for Mom on Mother's Day.
Attorney says she was fired for filing ethics complaint
Seidler CHARLESTON – A Charleston lawyer is alleging her attempt to blow the whistle on the misconduct of other lawyers got her fired.
Former client accuses Charleston attorney of fraud, legal malpractice
DiPiero CHARLESTON – A Charleston attorney is accused of encouraging a client to commit fraud after he missed the deadline to file her personal injury suit against a national restaurant chain.
CIVIL FILINGS: Wood County
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CIVIL FILINGS: Mason County
March 30
CIVIL FILINGS: Marshall County
March 23
CIVIL FILINGS: Jackson County
April 4
Fraud case will continue against asbestos firm
Peirce WHEELING (Legal Newsline) – The third amended complaint in CSX Transportation's long-running racketeering case against a Pittsburgh asbestos firm has survived a motion to dismiss.