News from May 2014
PERSONNEL FILE: Farrell inducted into education Hall of Fame
HUNTINGTON -- Huntington attorney Michael J. Farrell recently was inducted into the June Harless Center for Rural Educational Research and Development Hall of Fame.
Woman's estate names CSX, KRT, Montgomery in lawsuit
FAYETTEVILLE -- The family of a Kanawha County woman is suing over claims she was killed by a train after disembarking from a bus in Montgomery.
Pa. jockey says he was injured when horse slipped on ice at track
NEW CUMBERLAND -- A Pennsylvania jockey is suing over claims he was injured when his horse slipped on ice at a racetrack.
Bondholders accuse Weirton country club of breach over bonds
NEW CUMBERLAND -- Two bondholders are suing a Weirton country club over bonds issued in the 1980s.
Justus Loughry wins ad awards
CHARLESTON -- His dad might have four law degrees, get to wear a special robe, sit at a big bench and have people stand up when he enters a courtroom, but Justus Loughry has more trophies.
Morrisey files suit against Cabell car dealer
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has filed suit in Cabell Circuit Court against a used car dealer.
Wayne Co. man says paving company knocked down power lines, caused injury
HUNTINGTON -- A Wayne County man is suing over claims he was injured when a dump truck knocked power lines down on the highway.
Woman claims she was restrained, sexually assaulted by correctional officer
HUNTINGTON -- A woman is suing over claims she was sexually assaulted by a West Virginia correctional officer while restrained.
Man says DEP, company damaged property by drainage pipe
MADISON -- A man is suing over claims a relative's property was damaged after mine workers left a drainage pipe near her home.
Boone man claims he was fired for filing workers' comp claim
MADISON -- A Boone County man is suing over claims he was fired in retaliation for filing for workers' compensation.
Mercer Co. couple says Dodge was a lemon
PRINCETON -- A Mercer County couple is suing Chrysler Group after they purchased a defective vehicle.
Mason Co. couple files suit against business after wreck
MADISON -- A Mason County couple is suing over claims the husband was injured in a motor vehicle collision on W.Va. 73.
AG files injunction regarding Mingo Co. school abuse
CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office recently filed a civil action in Mingo Circuit Court seeking a civil rights injunction against administrators and employees of Burch Middle School, the Mingo County Board of Education and superintendent, two male juveniles, and their parents as part of an investigation into alleged sexual abuse and assaults at the school.
Former House employee files wrongful termination suit
CHARLESTON --- A former employee of the West Virginia House of Delegates sues after being terminated.
Former auditor names Mountaineer Park in termination suit
NEW CUMBERLAND -- A former senior internal auditor is filing a lawsuit alleging he was terminated for reporting inaccuracies.
Putnam woman claims contractor breached contract
WINFIELD -- A Putnam County woman is suing after a construction company didn't keep their end of the agreement.
Ohio Co. man blames golf cart driver for injuries
WHEELING -- An Ohio County man is suing a golf cart driver after he was injured in an accident.
Pa. widow accuses husband's employers of wrongful death
WHELLING -- A Pennsylvania widow is suing her husband's employers after he was killed in explosion while on the job.
WVU law, med school partnership earns recognition
MORGANTOWN -- A program between West Virginia University’s College of Law and School of Medicine has received formal recognition from the National Center for Medical-Legal Partnership.
Miss Marple doesn’t have a clue
Remember, in January 2001, when Bill and Hillary Clinton finally left the White House with wheelbarrows full of booty and we thought – or hoped, audaciously – that we’d seen the last of those two insatiable sucklings incessantly pawing at the public teat?