This Just In: Monongalia County

Feb. 27
Steve Solomon v. West Virginia Department of Highways and Paul Mattox Jr., Commissioner
J-Clawges; PA-Steve Solomon
* Solomon claims that the DOH has intentionally trespassed on his property, causing significant damage to the property while doing so. Furthermore, the DOH has failed to maintain the access road to the property, (Rt. 53/2) causing Solomon considerable expense, aggravation and inconvenience. He is seeking that the land be returned to its original condition, as well as costs, expenses and attorney fees.
Case number: 07-C-121

Feb. 28
Rachel Ann Walker v. Natalie Dudley
J-Clawges; PA-William L. Frame
* Walker claims Dudley unlawfully and negligently disregarded a traffic signal, causing a collision with Walker's automobile. As a result, Walker has sustained medical expenses, pain and suffering and lost wages. She is seeking compensation for her injuries and losses, as well as interest and attorney fees.
Case number: 07-C-123

Homer E. Williams, individually and as executor of the estate of Janet L. Williams, deceased, Marjorie L. Gorby, and Larry D. Gorby v. Jennifer A. Boyce and Shawn Dadich
J-Stone; PA- Eric M. Gordon
* The plaintiffs claim that Dadich negligently operated Boyce's motor vehicle, while driving with a suspended license, causing a collision with the vehicle in which the plaintiffs were riding. The plaintiffs suffered medical expenses, bodily injuries, loss of income as well as pain and suffering. They are seeking compensation for their injuries, interest and costs.
Case number: 07-C-124

Monongalia County General Hospital Co. v. David and Luella Maxwell
J-Clawges; PA-Ward D. Stone Jr.
* Mon General Hospital claims David and Luella Maxwell owe $25,211.40 for services rendered by the plaintiff to the defendant. It is seeking this sum along with all court costs associated with this proceeding.
Case number: 07-C-130

Monongalia County General Hospital Co. v. James A. Lenhart
J-Clawges; PA-Ward D. Stone Jr.
* Mon General Hospital claims James A. Lenhart owes $53,985.90 for services rendered by the plaintiff to the defendant. It is seeking this sum along with all court costs associated with this proceeding.
Case number: 07-C-132

Thomas Beal v. Monro Muffler Brake Inc.
J-Stone; PA-David M. Grunau
* Beal claims he was terminated from work as a manager of Monro Muffler when he complained about their illegal practice of sending inspection stickers to other Monro Muffler locations that were suspended from performing state vehicle inspections. Monro's termination of Beal's employment is in direct contradiction with West Virginia public policy on the termination of employees to maintain or conceal illegal activities. Beal has suffered loss of income and benefits, mental anguish, loss of reputation, etc. He is seeking compensatory damages, punitive damages, as well as all lost income and benefits.
Case number 07-C-139