This Just In: Cabell County

June 12
Michael Macera v. Woodlark Properties III Inc. and Alex Vence
PA-Dwight J. Staples J-David M. Pancake
* Macera's mother, Mary Biss, died as a result of injuries sustained during the fire that destroyed the Emmons Jr. Building in January 2007. Macera claims the defendants were negligent by not providing a safe place to live. He is seeking punitive damages.
Case number: 07-C-501

Timothy Michael Hutchinson and Amber Hutchinson v. Banana Joe's Island Party, et. al.
PA-Timothy L. Eves J-John L. Cummings
* Hutchinson is suing the Huntington night club after the bouncers allegedly forcibly removed him from the building for wearing his hat backward. Hutchinson claims the bouncers then assaulted him. He is seeking compensatory and punitive damages.
Case number: 07-C-502

June 13
Ronal E. Courtney Jr. v. BFS Retail Commercial Operations, LLC
PA-Thomas M. Plymale J-John L. Cummings
* Courtney was a mechanic at the tire and auto center at the Huntington Mall in June 2005. During the course of his employment, he slipped and fell while carrying a tire, according to the suit. Courtney claims BFS is liable because it allowed water to stand in his work area. He is seeking compensatory and punitive damages.
Case number: 07-C-508