News from September 2012
Kanawha County launches domestic violence pilot program
Supreme Court Justice Robin Davis speaks during the event. (Photo courtesy of the state Supreme Court) CHARLESTON -– State Supreme Court Justice Robin Jean Davis and Kanawha County officials have announced the creation of a domestic violence pilot program in the county.
Business4Breakfast seminar to focus on defamation
ASHLAND, Ky. -- Huddleston Bolen, the Ashland Alliance and Community Trust Bank will hold a Business4Breakfast seminar Sept. 12.
Morrisey, McGraw begin ad campaigns
CHARLESTON - Republican state Attorney General challenger Patrick Morrisey kicked off his fall ad campaign with a radio spot that begin airing last week.
Virginia AG to campaign with Morrisey
Cuccinelli CHARLESTON -– Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli will be in Charleston on Saturday to help Patrick Morrisey in his race against incumbent West Virginia AG Darrell McGraw.
Suit accuses Marion family law judge, DHHR, jail administrator of civil rights violations
MORGANTOWN – A Monongalia County man is accusing various officials, including a Marion County family law judge, of violating his civil rights.
Nepotism, cronyism at heart of two Berkeley termination suits
MARTINSBURG – Separate lawsuits filed in Berkeley Circuit Court by two former county employees allege they were fired for exposing either nepotism or cronyism.
PERSONNEL FILE: Bailey included in Chambers and Partners
Bailey
CHARLESTON -- Managing member Charles R. "Chuck" Bailey has been listed as a notable practitioner in litigation by his peers in the 2012 edition of the reputable legal industry publication Chambers and Partners.
Woman says Rudd Equipment discriminated
WINFIELD -- A former employee is suing Rudd Equipment Company, Inc. after she claims she was discriminated against because of her health condition.
Woman sues dentist for injuries to throat
WINFIELD -- A woman is suing her dentist after she claims she was injured while the defendant was repairing her tooth.
Putnam couple sues Wal-mart for injuries
WINFIELD -- A Putnam County woman and her husband are suing Wal-mart Stores East, Inc. after injuries were sustained at its store.
Man sues Subway owner for discrimination
CHARLESTON -- A man is suing KJ Group, LLC after he claims it discriminated against him because of his race.
Woman sues Summit Bank for hostile work environment, discrimination
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing Summit Financial Group, Inc., after she claims she was subjected to a hostile work environment and discrimination during her employment.
Poll: Yoder in 'statistical dead heat' for second W.Va. SC seat
Yoder HARPERS FERRY -- Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge John Yoder -- the other Republican vying for a seat on the state's high court -- is in a statistical tie with Democratic opponent Letitia "Tish" Chafin, according to a recent survey.
Men say Baker Hughes employee was drinking, driving
CHARLESTON -- Two men are suing Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, Inc. after they were injured when one of its employees was drinking and driving.
Woman sues after being shot at Oakwood Terrace
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing Kanawha Valley Homes, Inc. after she claims she suffered a gun shot wound and was injured while at the apartment building.
Woman sues Everest Institute for injuries
CHARLESTON -- A student is suing Everest Institute-Cross Lanes after she was injured while participating in a required school activity.
Woman sues after injury at Charleston Town Center
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing Charleston Town Center Company after she was injured while on its premises.
Woman blames Kanawha school board for daughter's injuries
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing the Kanawha County Board of Education after she claims it is responsible for injuries her daughter sustained at Dunbar Intermediate School.
Ohio man accuses law office of negligence
CHARLESTON -- A Bellaire, Ohio, man is suing Neiswonger & White Law Officers after he claims the law firm failed to do anything with his lawsuit and allowed it to be dismissed after there was no activity for more than one year after it was filed.