This Just In: Putnam County

April 4
Todd Gillenwater and Lois Gillenwater vs. Roger A. Bias, Albert V. Mays Jr., Bella Woods LLC and Presnell Associates Inc. dba QK4
PA-Riley J. Romeo Jr.; J-Spaulding
* The Gillenwaters, from Scott Depot, claim the defendants made changes to the land in Bella Woods subdivision, redirecting water flow to deposit large quantities of silt, mud and other debris into the pond on property they purchased in August. They say that has reduced the pond's capacity, killed fish and other aquatic life, decreased their enjoyment of the pond. They seek damages to dredge the pond, restore aquatic life and for emotional distress. They also seek fees and punitive damages and an order to enjoin the defendants from allowing more stormwater to flow onto their property than would if it were undeveloped.
Case number: 07-C-97

April 10
L&S Enterprises Inc. vs. Robert Gilmore
PA-Carl J. Roncaglione Jr.; J-Spaulding
* L&S, a contractor based in Cross Lanes, says Gilmore contracted it in June 2006 to replace the existing deck and add a covered deck -- so he later could add power, heating, cooling, windows and tile flooring -- to his home in Hurricane for $35,000 plus the cost of building permit, B&O tax and a few other costs. L&S says Gilmore hasn't paid $5,500 for work, plus $14,500.46 for the permits, taxes and all extra as-built work performed, resulting in cost overruns. There also is a mechanics lien. L&S seeks the $20,000.46 plus attorney fees, punitive damages, pre- and post-judgment interest and other relief.
Case number: 07-C-101

April 11
Span 1 LLC vs. Protection Services Inc.
PA-James M. Pierson and Ronald K. Hatfield; J-Eagloski
* Span 1 says it had rental agreements with Protection Service to provide Truck Mounted Attenuators for $2,000 per month and to provide a Knuckleboom Truck for $275 per day. As of March 30, Span 1 says the defendant owes $132,572.60, which includes applicable interest and late charges. It seeks that amount plus pre- and post-judgment interest, attorney fees, court costs and other relief.
Case number: 07-C-102