West Virginia Supreme Court allows fee shift in bad faith suits
The West Virginia Supreme Court ruled that a lawyer filing a bad faith lawsuit can be ordered by a circuit judge to pay the opponent's legal fees. The decision came on appeal from The Charleston Gazette after Kanawha County Circuit Judge Herman Canady said he lacked authority to compel payment in a libel case filed by Joseph C. Cometti.
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Study to examine carcinogen use at Virginia plant
The National Cancer Institute will study the effects of acrylonitrile used at Badische Corp. in James City County for 27 years. Workers recall exposure before 1978 when OSHA limits were higher. since 1978 exposure is capped at 2 ppm. NCI epidemiologist Barry Miller seeks former employees with Local 1526 workers’ help. Toland, Badische environmental manager, says cooperation will occur.
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Bridge work by Virginian crews replacing structure
The new bridge is being built by Virginian Railway crews with Norfolk Southern handling most maintenance after the Norfolk and Western Railway became the modern line. No start date announced, Gov. Moore backs the replacement as progress amid regional struggles.
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Mercer board to interview Steller successor in near term
Mercer superintendent Jack Martin said Steller was in Oklahoma City Thursday night as board members noted no date yet set for selecting a new leader. They aim to finish interviews quickly with first sessions likely Monday Tuesday or Wednesday.
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Roof control stressed in Ky mine safety drive
PIKEVILLE Kentucky Mines and Minerals Commissioner Willard Stanley said roof control is the main thrust in state inspections and training sessions to improve coal mine safety. He spoke Thursday in Kentucky emphasizing the focus of safety efforts.
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Charleston Man Convicted in Deer Killings at Shelter Zoo
A Kanawha County jury found John Wayne Cantrell guilty of malicious killings of two deer named Bambi and Lady at the county animal shelter petting zoo. Cantrell, 20, faces sentencing July 24 and was also convicted of grand larceny unlawful sale of wildlife and hunting on private property without permission.
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Holiday Inn strike continues at Princeton hotel
About 30 employees remain on strike at the Princeton Holiday Inn as United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 278 reports progress in talks. Workers include maintenance, laundry and utility staff, clerks and bellhops, while the restaurant remains open.
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WVU President Gee Receives Dr Fine Gag Gifts
West Virginia University President E Gordon Gee received gag items at a hospital board meeting including Dr Fine s Amazing 2X4 Tonic and a wooden paddle with speak softly. Fine said Gee could only claim temporary custody of the paddle and was to give it to his wife Elizabeth. The items joked about Gee s past remarks on his wife.
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District 17 reports $193000 deficit in 1984
Charleston based United Mine Workers District 17 filed a 1984 financial report with the U S Department of Labor showing a $193 000 deficit as dues income fell by $139 000 from 1983 levels and the district was short of about $1 million versus 1982 figures after laying off many elected officials in late 1984.
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