This Just In: Ohio County

Oct. 5
Robert E. Gessler vs. WTRF LLC
PA- Patrick Cassidy; J- Gaughan
* After 17 years of employment, Gessler claims his age was a substantial factor in his termination on Dec. 2, 2005. Compensation and punitive damages are sought as willful, wanton or reckless entitlement due to the actions of WTRF.
Case number: 07-C-454

Virginia Loew/Shelhammer vs. Brandy D. Kuri and Zachary R. Kuri
PA- Landers Bonenberger; J-Wilson
* On Oct. 13, 2005, Loew/Shelhammer says while driving eastbound on Interstate 70, her 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier was rear-ended by Kuri's 1995 Ford Ranger. Since that time, she has suffered neck and back pain and accrued medical fees in excess of $5,800. Reasonable probability that physical pain and mental anguish will be suffered with the loss of the enjoyment of life, she seeks judgment in her favor.
Case number: 07-C-455

Anastasia M. Timberlake vs. Aladdin Food Management Services, LLC Wayne F. Burke, Chief Executive Officer and James R. Alder, Vice-President of Marketing/HR
PA- Patrick Cassidy; J- Gaughan
* While employed as a receptionist from July 11, 2005, through October 28, 2005, Timberlake became pregnant. She submitted a doctor's excuse on Oct. 28, 2005, for a missed day of work and her employment was terminated that same day. She says her termination was a result of her sex and in violation of the West Virginia Human Rights Act and further claims Burke and Alder conspired together. Compensatory and punitive damages are sought severally and jointly with attorney fees and costs.
Case number: 07-C-456

Oct. 11
Hudson & Keyse, LLC assignee of Chase Bank USA (N.A.) vs. Zona J. Smitley-Johnson and Douglas Paul Smitley
PA- Ryan Marsteller; J- Wilson
* Chase claims Smitley has failed to pay on a principal balance of $18,804.54 and now owes $22,266.64. Demand is sought along with pre and post judgment interest and costs for this action.
Case number: 07-C-460