Peabody sues miners in WV workers comp fraud cases
Peabody Energy subsidiaries sue two Raleigh County miners in Kanawha County claiming benefits, tests, and legal fees were paid after claimed injuries. The firms cite video evidence of strenuous work, while critics say targeting individual workers risks flawed system reform amid a multibillion-dollar deficit.
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Charleston
Peabody Energy Inc
West Virginia
Peabody
Kanawha County
Raleigh County
Pat Maroney
Afl-Cio
Pine Ridge Coal Co
Jerry Cline
Governor forecasts more funds for economic grants in WV
Governor Wise said more money will be available from bond proceeds than previously thought, enabling new applicants for economic development grants including potential southern West Virginia projects. He noted a $70 million no longer viable outlet mall plan in Wheeling has been diverted, and that future revenues from development projects will extend aid beyond current grants. He also cited the end of the 2003 fiscal year and discussed the workers compensation system during a laborious editorial board session.
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Wheeling
West Virginia
Wise
Supreme Court
Mercer County
E.T. Smith
Smith Services
Princeton
EIMCO
Bluefield
Wise outlines WV finances and jobs in 2003 year end report
Governor Wise reports West Virginia ended the 2003 fiscal year with about 20 million in surplus funds due to a 3.4 percent spending cut. He notes Medicaid growth continues while overall spending was reduced, and credits a strong bond rating. He cites grants, EIMCO worker discussions, and new workers camp legislation as part of economic development and fraud controls.
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Mercer County
Wise
West Virginia
Homeland Security
Senior Citizens
Barbara Hawkins
Bhawkins
Bottonline
Reactions Split Over Gilmore Death Penalty Fate
Residents of Pocahontas debate whether age should affect Gilmore’s punishment after a fatal case. Ebert and others oppose the death penalty, while Debra Sipp supports the maximum sentence if guilt is proven. The community mourns a family lost and seeks justice.
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Robert Dawson
Mike Gibson
Pocahontas
Gilmore
Gibson
Charlie
Debra Sipp
Sipp
Former guardian pleads guilty to fraud in missing girl's case
Kim Elizabeth Parker, 48, former guardian of missing 11 year old Brittany Williams who had AIDS, pleaded guilty to mail and wire fraud for continuing to cash disability checks after Brittany disappeared. She faces up to 20 years per count, with sentencing set for Oct 2 after cooperative statements to investigators.
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Richmond
Kim Elizabeth Parker
U.S
Richard L. Williams
Parker
Williams
Christopher J. Collins
Brittany Williams
Collins
Brittany
Linda
Kathy
FBI
California
Guardian
Social Service
Infant death case in Tazewell County inmates slated for Aug 15
The article states Hawkins and Crockett, mother and father of an infant, face murder and felony child abuse charges. An initial trial date is set for Friday, Aug. 15, in Circuit Court. Detectives investigate the infant’s death with the Tazewell County Sheriff's Department and Department of Social Services.
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Lee
Hawkins
Crockett
Anne Hickman
Tazewell County
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Svee
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Roger D. Adkins
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Rivers Edge
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Greg Burton
Workers’ Compensation Division
David Ebert
Daniel Harnsberger
Dharnsberger
Bottonline.com
Social Security Administration
Constitution Life
Virginia
Boyd’s Bears
Brand Street
Bruce Lasker
F.A.C
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Cherry Street
Bluefield, West Virginia
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