News from October 2012
Huntington woman blames water company for injury
CHARLESTON -- A Huntington woman is suing American Water Works Service Company, Inc., after she was injured when she stepped on an unsecured water meter cover.
Putnam couple sues Target for injuries
CHARLESTON -- A Putnam County woman and her husband are suing Target Corporation after she was injured while on the premises of its South Charleston location.
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Aug. 17
Morrisey again requests debate with McGraw
CHARLESTON -- Republican candidate Patrick Morrisey hand-delivered a letter to incumbent state Attorney General Darrell McGraw on Thursday with a final request to debate in public.
Man sues Hertz for car accident
HUNTINGTON -- A Midkiff man is suing Hertz Corporation for injuries he suffered due to a car accident caused by someone driving one of its rental cars.
Ky. woman blames person for family member’s death
WAYNE – An Inez, Ky., woman is suing a man she claims is responsible for her family member’s injuries and death.
Man sues contractor for improperly installing floors
WAYNE – A man is suing Cash & Carry Carpets after he claims it failed to properly install hardwood floors in his residence.
Woman filed personal injury suit against career center
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County woman is suing the Ben Franklin Career Center after she claims she was injured while on its premises.
Woman sues CAMC, doctor for father's death
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing Charleston Area Medical Center and a Charleston physician after she claims they are responsible for her father’s death.
Business court opens for business
MARTINSBURG – West Virginia’s new business court is, well, open for business.
‘Reassigned’ DHHR attorneys file whistleblower suits
CHARLESTON – Through a lawsuit, two state Department of Health and Human Resources attorneys are speaking out about why their employment was placed on hiatus three months ago.
Marion Co. Court Reporter wins statewide award
MORGANTOWN -– Marion County Court Reporter Terri R. Cheslock received the Court Reporter of the Year award this week from her peers at the West Virginia Official Court Reporters Association Conference at Lakeview Resort in Morgantown.
U.S. Attorney announces agreement with home care provider
CHARLESTON -- United States Attorney Booth Goodwin has announced the details of a civil settlement among his office, Shida Jamie and her business, Golden Heart In Home Care.
Former employee accuses Drug Testing Centers of wage payment violations
CHARLESTON – A former employee is suing Drug Testing Centers of America Charleston Corporation after she claims it violated the West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act.
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Man sues Machinery Services Corp. for car accident
CHARLESTON -- A Putnam County man is suing Machinery Services Corp. after he was involved in a car accident that caused him injuries.
Watkins answers second statement of charges
CHARLESTON – Albeit nearly a week late, a Putnam family law judge has replied to a second set of ethics charges.
McGraw warns of mortgage settlement scams
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw issued a warning Wednesday to West Virginia borrowers who lost their homes to foreclosure to avoid scammers claiming to offer help with the National Mortgage Settlement.