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New Putnam judge to be sworn in June 12
Leslie WINFIELD – The state’s newest circuit judge will be sworn into office on at 2:30 p.m. on June 12 in the Putnam Judicial Building in Winfield in Courtroom A. J. Robert Leslie was appointed by...
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WINFIELD – A Putnam County pastor is once again challenging a family law judge’s actions. Rev. Art Hage filed a writ of prohibition against Putnam Family Law Judge William H. “Chip” Watkins...
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May 30 Beverly Casto and Burton Casto vs. S&B Concrete, Stephen Henry and Lisa Henry PA-pro se; J-Stowers * The Castos allege the defendants broke their contract and did not fulfill the agreement....
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Leslie eager to start career on bench
Leslie Putnam Circuit Judge Phillip M. Stowers, right, swears-in J. Robert Leslie as the county’s other circuit judge during Leslie’s investiture ceremony June 12. Former Putnam Circuit Judge O.C....
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June 18 Mountaineer Gas Company vs. M&D Cable Company Inc. and Cequel III Communications II LLC dba Suddenlink Communications PA-Harry F. Bell Jr. and Jonathan W. Price; J-Leslie * Mountaineer says...
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Video shows family judge yelling at pastor
Watkins WINFIELD – A Putnam County pastor is accusing a family law judge of being “out-of-control” and has released video evidence to prove it. The Rev. Arthur D. Hage on June 4 filed an ethics...
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Watkins accused of ejecting man from courthouse without cause
Watkins WINFIELD – In addition to screaming at Pastor Art Hage, Putnam Family Law Judge William M. “Chip” Watkins III will have to answer why he ordered one of the minister’s parishioners out of the...
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Watkins accused of inaction in Red House man’s divorce
Watkins WINFIELD – On the heels of allegations he behaved badly in a Hurricane minister’s divorce, Putnam Circuit Judge William M. “Chip” Watkins III is accused of failing to correct his “inaccurate...
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June 21 Kathy R. Savilla vs. Ford Motor Company, Moses Ford Inc. and The Huntington National Bank PA-Thomas H. Peyton; J-Leslie * Savilla says the 2010 Ford Fusion she purchased new was a lemon and...
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Court affirmed order reversing Watkins’ rulings in Pakistani couple’s divorce
Watkins CHARLESTON – Last year, the state Supreme Court ruled that Putnam Family Law Judge William M. “Chip” Watkins III erred in rulings he made in a Pakistani doctor’s divorce. The Court on May 13,...
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Facing contempt charges, Putnam family judge rules on two-year old motions
Watkins CHARLESTON – Already facing possible disciplinary action for his lack of professionalism in a Hurricane pastor’s divorce, a Putnam County family law judge has complied with the state Supreme...
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June 29 Thomas and Barbara Sutherland vs. AB Contracting LLC and Garry Callihan dba Callihan Heating and Plumbing Inc. PA-Josef A. Horter; J-Stowers * Plaintiffs allege the defendant companies are...
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Maloney says tort reform is vital to state
Gubernatorial candidate Bill Maloney speaks Wednesday at a town hall meeting at the Putnam County Courthouse. (Photo by Chris Dickerson) Gubernatorial candidate Bill Maloney talks to members of the...
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Watkins targeted for ethics violations in private practice
Watkins CHARLESTON – Before becoming a family law judge, records show multiple complaints were lodged against a Putnam County judge for making unprofessional, abrasive and insensitive comments as an...
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After a year delay, Watkins issues revised order in couple’s divorce
Watkins WINFIELD – For the second time in a month, a Putnam County family law judge has dodged a judicial bullet after being called out for his foot-dragging. Danny Ray Payne II filed a motion July 23...
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July 25 R&A Properties LLC vs. P&L Enterprises Limited Liability Co. PA-Harvey D. Peyton; J-Stowers * The plaintiff says the defendant entered into an agreement on May 12, 2010, to lease space...
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Aug. 8 Sally Neale vs. David Bell, DDS PA- Kathy A. Brown * On Aug. 10, 2010, Neale visited Bell’s officer to have a front tooth repaired. She claims while in a reclining position in the dental chair...
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Aug. 15 Amanda Warren vs. HIMG Professional Services PA-Lia DiTrapano Fairless; J-Stowers X Warren says the defendant managers and supervisors at its Teays Valley location created a “racially hostile...
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Aug. 22 Timothy Jividen vs. Hurricane Construction LLC and Jim McClure PA-D. Scott Tyree; J-Leslie * Jividen says the defendants agreed to pay $50,000 for timber harvested on his property. The...
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Watkins accused of overreach into child custody dispute
Watkins WINFIELD – A Putnam County family law judge accused in multiple cases of lacking a sense of urgency in making rulings is now accused of acting hastily in child custody dispute. William M....
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