This Just In: Cabell County

Sept. 19
Bruce Patton v. Portec Rail Products, Inc.
PA-Paul S. Perfater; J-John L. Cummings
* Patton was working at Portec while employed for Manpower when, according to the suit, he sustained permanent injuries. Patton claims Porte failed to maintain its premises in a reasonably safe condition. He is seeking compensatory damages.
Case number: 07-C-827

Sept. 21
Pamela Prout v. Cabell County Emergency Medical Services
PA-Debra Nelson; J-John L. Cummings
*Prout is the administratix of the estate of Kristy M. and Jayden D. Crawford. Kristy Crawford was pregnant with Jayden when suffered a seizure in January 2007. Prout contacted Cabell County EMS to provide medical services. The suit claims Cabell County EMS failure to properly monitor and treat Crawford's condition and the condition of her unborn son, leading to their eventual deaths. Prout is seeking compensation for medical costs, funeral expenses and punitive damages.
Case number: 07-C-841