This Just In: Monongalia County

May 18
Kimberly Lacey-Wilmoth v. Diamler Chrysler Motors LLC, Enterprise Leasing Company of Baltimore; Enterprise Rent A Car Company
PA-David B. Jackson; J-Clawges
* While a passenger in a rented 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad ST/SLT, Wilmoth suffered serious injuries, including paraplegia, when the vehicle driven by Craig Clark Keller developed mechanical difficulties. Keller was unable to slow down, traveled off the road at a high rate of speed causing the truck to roll three times. Wilmoth, while wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from the vehicle. She is seeking $50,000,000 in compensatory damages against defendants.
Case number 07-C-329

Ruth N. Michael, as Administratix and personal representative of the Estate Of James A. Michael, deceased, individually and on behalf of all beneficiaries pursuant to the West Virginia Wrongful Death Statute, including but not limited to James Andrew Michael, II, his minor son, and Jeancatherine Isabella Michael, his minor daughter v. Michelle L. Michael and State Farm Fire and Casualty Company
PA-J. Bryan Edwards; J-Clawges
* Michael alleges defendant caused a fire at the residence of James and Michelle Michael leading to the death of her son and father of her grandchildren. The family is seeking compensation for emotional stress and damages, attorney fees, costs and expenses as allowed under the West Virginia Wrongful Death Act.
Case number: 07-C-325