This Just In: Jefferson County

July 2
Branch Banking & Trust Co. v. The Old Pharmacy Cafe & Soda Fountain Inc., and Geoggrey Lerch and Jean Lerch, individually
PA-Donald J. Epperly; J-Thomas Steptoe Jr.
* Old Pharmacy Cafe entered into a commercial loan with BB&T for $100,000. As of April 9, 2007, the cafe defaulted on the loan and still owe $95,003.26 with interest accruing at $22.55 per diem. BB&T is seeking the monies owed.
Case number: 07-C-239

July 6
Scott G. Stangeland v. Bryan R. Ridgeway
PA-Terrance L. Britt; J-Thomas Steptoe Jr.
* On Dec. 5, 2006, Stangeland was driving in Loudon County, Va., when he was struck by a car driven by Ridgeway. Stangeland claims to have been injured in the accident and has lost earnings/or the capacity to earn since the accident. He is seeking for a judgment against Rideway in an amount sufficient to compensate him for his injuries, pre-judgment interest on items of pecuniary loss up to the date of the trial, post-judgment interest and his court costs.
Case number: 07-C-243

July 9
Marion M. Crim v. Linda S. Fishel
PA-Mark Jenkison; J-Thomas Steptoe Jr.
* On July 30, 2005, Crim was driving in Jefferson County when the car Fishel was driving collided with Crim's vehicle. Crim claims to have suffered physical and mental injuries, paint and suffering and emotional distress. She has incurred in excess of $6,500 in medical expenses and expects to incur more. Crim is seeking compensatory damages, reasonable attorney's fees and costs expended in an amount less than $75,000.
Case number: 07-C-245

July 17
Daniel Burhans and Terri M. Burhans v. Sarah E. Wilson nka Sarah Lantz
PA-Charles B. Howard; J-Thomas Steptoe Jr.
* The Burhans and Wilson are related to one another. Wilson owned a piece of property in Harpers Ferry that the Burhans claims she vacated entrusting them to care, maintain and pay taxes and mortgage payments. During Wilson's absence, the Burhans paid the taxes and mortgage payments and additionally made repairs to the home and property. The Burhans are seeking a reimbursement for their time, costs and related expenses in the renovation and remodeling of the home in the amount of $35,000. They are also seeking an reimbursement for their advance to Wilson's mortgage company to bring the loan current, and be awarded the interest on their advances made for various payments and repairs to the property.
Case number: 07-C-262