This Just In: Monongalia County

Aug. 10
Dan L. Shearer III, Stacy Shearer and Cody Shearer v. Jennifer Renea Murray, Denise Murray and Summit Motors Inc.
PA -Edmund J. Rollo; J-Russell M. Clawges, Jr.
* While driving on Tyrone Avery Road, Dan Shearer claims Jennifer Murray improperly turned into his lane of traffic. Her actions caused her vehicle to collide with Shearer who was driving a motorcycle. She was cited for failure to maintain control. Denise Murray, owner/operator of Summit Motors Inc., owns Murray's vehicle. As a result of the accident, Shearer suffered permanent physical injuries and has incurred substantial medical expense. Shearer is seeking compensatory damages for past, present and future medical expenses, economic losses and lost wages. Stacy and Cody Shearer, wife and son of Dan Shearer, are seeking judgment against Murray for loss of companionship and consortium. In addition, Shearer asks for pre and post judgment interest, costs and attorney fees.
Case number: 07-C-522

Steve Blake v. Grand Central Building Limited Liability Company of Morgantown LLC
PA-Timothy D. Houston; J-Robert B. Stone
* Prior to August 2005, Grand Central Building employed Steve Blake. As part of his employment, Blake and his wife were given living space at Grand Central Station. During the time they lived there, they built and made improvements to the space with their own labor. On Aug. 16, 2005, Blake's employment was terminated. Blake was on temporary total disability when he was fired. He was also evicted from his home and was forced to find emergency housing. He claims his termination was a per se discriminatory employment practice. Blake claims as a result of the termination, he has suffered mental anguish, loss of wages and loss of future earning capacity. Blake seeks judgment for fair compensation, costs and expenses in bringing the suit, attorney fees and punitive damages.
Case number:a 07-C-523