News from January 2013
Boone suit blames coal company for amputated leg
MADISON - A personal injury suit in Boone Circuit Court claims an unsupported roof in an Elk Run Coal Co. mine cause Clyde P. Holsten to lose his leg.
Climate change scholar coming to WVU College of Law
MORGANTOWN – Conservation Biologist Thomas Lovejoy will speak at the West Virginia University College of Law on Jan. 31 about climate change.
EPA moves to dismiss chicken farm lawsuit
CLARKSBURG — The federal government argued in a court filing last week that a lawsuit filed against the Environmental Protection Agency over potential water pollution fines at a West Virginia chicken farm is now moot.
Shirley the third recent sheriff to admit guilt
CHARLES TOWN – Robert “Bobby” Shirley’s recent guilty plea to civil rights violations is the third time in a year a sheriff has admitted to criminal misconduct.
Lawyers win $1.1 billion settlement, Toyota customers will pay
As president of Acme Motor Company, you’re enjoying record profits with your best-selling car, the Acme Pterodactyl, but you’re caught off guard when your archrival, Widget Motors, starts selling a snazzy new model called the Coolway. As sales of the Coolway soar, Pterodactyl sales plummet.
State High Court grants writ to Jefferson sheriff in deputy’s termination case
CHARLESTON – In spite of his recent guilty plea to civil rights violations, former Jefferson County Sheriff Robert “Bobby” Shirley can take consolation in a small legal victory in a former deputy’s pending wrongful termination case.
Jefferson County sheriff resigns, pleads guilty
CHARLES TOWN – An Eastern Panhandle sheriff has decided to throw in the towel on both his law enforcement career and fight with the federal government and admit he violated a bank robbery suspect’s civil rights.
Kaufman administers midnight oath of office to Tomblin for third time
Kaufman administering a midnight oath of office to Tomblin for a third time. Also pictured is Tomblin's wife Joanne and son Brent.
Huntington police again accused of civil rights violations
HUNTINGTON – Another Huntington resident is accusing the City of civil rights violations after a police officer allegedly used excessive force in arresting him.
Woman says WVDHHR failed to pay final wages on time
CHARLESTON – A former employee is suing the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources after she claims it failed to pay her final wages in a timely manner.
Woman says Medford Trucking harassed, threatened her
CHARLESTON – A Lincoln County woman is suing Medford Trucking, LLC, after she claims she was harassed and threatened by other employees.
CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County
Jan. 4
CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County
Jan. 4
CIVIL FILINGS: Jefferson County
Dec. 26
Woman sues Dick’s Sporting Goods for injuries
CHARLESTON – A Spencer woman is suing Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc., after she claims she was injured when she slipped on a wet floor.