This Just In: Monongalia County

March 27
Louise F. Caruso and Michael A. Caruso, co-executors of the estate of Marguerite Furfari, deceased v. Tender Loving Care Health Care Services, Inc.
J-Stone; PA-William L. Frame
* The plaintiffs claim an employee of Tender Loving Care was responsible for leaving Furfuri unattended when the employee knew of her medical condition and unsteady gait. The plaintiffs say the defendants breached their contract to provide 24-hour care and are directly responsible for Furfuri's serious and permanent personal injuries. They are seeking compensation for pain and suffering, medical expenses, increased costs of medical care due to the fall, etc. They are also seeking interest and all costs of this action.
Case number: 07-C-214

March 28
Brian Hipp v. Ford Motor Co. and Starcher Enterprises Inc. dba Starcher Auto Sales
J-Stone; PA-Alex J. Shook
* Hipp claims the defendants supplied him with a defective product. While making an evasive driving maneuver at a reasonable rate of speed and while wearing his safety restraints, he lost control of his Ford Explorer, causing it to roll over, leaving him as an incomplete quadriplegic. He claims that the vehicle has an unreasonable tendency to roll over, and does not provide adequate occupant protection in the event of such a rollover. He is seeking compensation for pain and suffering, mental anguish, future life care expenses, lost wages, etc. He is also seeking punitive damages.
Case number: 07-C-220

March 29
Jennifer R. Cohen v. Keith Garbutt
J-Clawges; PA-Alex J. Shook
*Cohen claims Garbutt failed to yield at an intersection, causing a collision with her vehicle. As a direct result of said negligence, she has sustained medical expenses, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, lost wages, etc. She is seeking compensation for her injuries and damages as well as interest costs and attorney fees.
Case number: 07-C-221

Brian E. Kemmerer v. Rohan Gattu Chandra and William E. Tiano III
J-Stone; PA-Alex J. Shook
* Kemmerer claims the defendants unlawfully and without provocation assaulted and physically attacked him, breaking his jaw. He has sustained pain, suffering and mental anguish, medical expenses, and a loss of enjoyment of life. He is seeking compensation for his injuries and damages, as well as interest, costs, attorney fees and punitive damages.
Case number: 07-C-222

March 30
Cheryl D. Anders and ENN Leasing Company II LLC dba Hampton Inn Morgantown
J-Clawges; PA-Terrance L. Britt
* Anders claims she slipped on a painted concrete entryway leading into the Hampton Inn Morgantown. She claims the defendants were negligent in allowing such a hidden danger to exist, and they were the direct cause of her physical and psychological harms. She is seeking compensation for her injuries, interest, costs and attorney fees.
Case number: 07-C-225