News from October 2012
Down with the EPA! Power to the People!
One good thing you can say about tyranny is that it gives its victims an opportunity to assert their humanity.
Huntington Sanitary Board settles two suits for $170,000
HUNTINGTON – Two lawsuits against the Huntington Sanitary Board have been settled for nearly $200,000.
W.Va. State to host forum on voting process
INSTITUTE -- The highly debated Electoral College process and the National Popular Vote bill will headline a public forum at West Virginia State University Wednesday, Oct. 31, at 2 p.m. in the McGhee Suites Banquet Room at the Wilson University Union.
CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County
Oct. 12
CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County
Oct. 4
CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County
Oct. 10
CIVIL FILINGS: Monongalia County
Oct. 17
CIVIL FILINGS: Boone County
Aug. 13
Mingo man says Polaris ATV was defective
CHARLESTON -- A Mingo County man is suing Polaris Sales, Inc., after he claims an ATV he purchased was defective.
Ohio man says Loomis vehicle hit him in parking lot
CHARLESTON -- A Lawrence County, Ohio, man is suing Loomis Armored US, LLC, after he claims he was a pedestrian in a parking lot when he was struck by one of its vehicles.
Lynco man sues Bandmill Coal for work injuries
CHARLESTON -- A Lynco man is suing Bandmill Coal Corporation after he claims he was injured while performing his job duties.
Kanawha man says Hummer was a dud
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County man is suing General Motors after he claims the vehicle he purchased was defective.
Couple blames Advanced Communications for car accident
CHARLESTON -- A woman and her husband are suing Advanced Communications, Inc., after a car accident caused her injuries.
THEIR VIEW: Happy Election Day!
By HOPPY KERCHEVAL
Groh honored at judicial ceremony
SHEPHERDSTOWN -- U.S. Sen. Jay Rockefeller said Gina Groh is uniquely qualified to serve as a U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of West Virginia in a ceremony marking her elevation to the federal bench.
W.Va. Law Review examines child protection
MORGANTOWN -- In an effort to address child protection issues in West Virginia and the United States, the West Virginia Law Review will host a symposium Nov. 8 at the West Virginia University College of Law.
Oil, gas groups sue EPA over air regulations
CHARLESTON -- The law firm Spilman Thomas & Battle recently filed suit in D.C. Circuit Court against the United States Environmental Protection Agency on behalf of several oil and natural gas associations throughout the eastern United States.
Woman accuses coal companies of gender, age discrimination
MADISON – Norma Sue Ferrell claims gender and age factored into losing her job that included running parks and truck driving for coal companies.