News from November 2012
Disbarred Pocahontas County attorney appealing animal welfare conviction
MARLINTON – A disbarred Pocahontas County attorney is challenging his recent conviction on charges he neglected animals at his former residence.
Correction
In a recent article published in The West Virginia Record, “Man loses fumes case against Wal-Mart,” the Record incorrectly reported that attorneys Marvin W. Masters and Christopher L. Brinkley of The Masters Law firm represented plaintiff Dwight Graley, Sr. in a personal injury case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia. Furthermore, the Record incorrectly published
When judges say no, they mean no
You’ve got to wonder about some lawyers. Are they suicidal, or just IQ challenged?
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Berkeley County attorney admonished over med-mal case
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has rebuked a Berkeley County attorney for his lack of communication with a bankruptcy trustee.
Hurricane woman blames Wal-mart for injuries
WINFIELD – A Hurricane woman is suing Wal-Mart Stores East, LP after she says she was injured while shopping in one of its stores.
Former employee says he was fired based on race
WINFIELD – A former employee says Rudd Equipment Company, Inc., terminated his employment because of his race.
Man says state police troopers beat him
CHARLESTON – A Smithers man is suing the West Virginia State Police after he claims he was beaten by a state trooper for no reason.
Ferro says Ohio Valley Steel refuses to pay more than $100,000
CHARLESTON – Ferro Products Corporation is suing Ohio Valley Steel Co., after it claims the company has failed to pay more than $100,000 for steel products it was provided.
Former employee sues WVDOT for sexual harassment
CHARLESTON – A former employee is suing the West Virginia Department of Transportation-Division of Highways for sexual harassment and gender discrimination.
Chrysler sued over allegedly defective Jeep Grand Cherokee
CHARLESTON – Terradon Corporation’s president is suing Chrysler Group, LLC and Royal Automotive Company after he claims the vehicle he purchased was defective.
Woman sues Family Carpet Outlet for harassment, discrimination
CHARLESTON – A former employee is suing Family Carpet Outlet, Inc., after she claims she was harassed and discriminated against because of complaints she made.
Widow names 73 defendants in asbestos case
CHARLESTON – A Hansford woman is suing 73 companies she claims are responsible for her late husband’s lung cancer and death.