News from 2012
Woman sues hardware store for assault
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing F.M. Pile Hardware Company after she claims she was physically assaulted and battered by one of its employees.
Eight more suits filed over Mountain State accreditation
CHARLESTON -- Eight more lawsuits have been filed against Mountain State University for failing to inform students about accreditation issues.
Raleigh Co. woman says FedEx to blame for car accident
CHARLESTON -- A Raleigh County woman is suing FedEx Freight, Inc., after she claims diesel fuel from a FedEx vehicle caused her to lose control of her vehicle.
Elkview woman blames Gabriel Brothers for injuries
CHARLESTON -- An Elkview woman is suing Gabriel Brothers, Inc., after she claims she was injured while in one of its stores.
Man sues Walter Energy for discrimination
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing Walter Energy, Inc., after he claims he was discriminated against and laid off from his job.
McGraw sues Texas firm to halt exploitation of consumers
CHARLES TOWN – Attorney General Darrell McGraw has filed a lawsuit against Texas-based firm Murray, LLP, to halt exploitation of consumers who lost homes through foreclosure.
Dropping out of the electoral college is a bad idea
In the opening scene of the classic caper comedy It’s A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World, a motorist speeding down the highway goes off a cliff and crashes. Several other cars pull over and some of the occupants make their way down the embankment in time to hear his dying words about the location of a buried treasure. Then, the fun begins.
Frat house owner files answer in MU bottle rocket suit
HUNTINGTON – Richmond Property Group, Ltd. filed its answer to the lawsuit involving the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity and a man who was injured when another fraternity member attempted to shoot bottle rockets from his anus.
Ritchie judicial candidate previously cited for conflicts of interest
CHARLESTON – Prior to the current ethical violations leveled against him, records show several times in his nearly 30-year career, a Ritchie County attorney, and candidate for circuit judge, was warned about conflicts of interest in cases he handled.
Haught repeatedly warned about lack of diligence
CHARLESTON – In addition those for conflicts of interest, records show Ira Haught has refused to heed multiple warnings, including three admonishments, to be more diligent in handling his client’s cases.
CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County
Oct. 24
CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County
Oct. 23
CIVIL FILINGS: Monongalia County
Oct. 24
