THIS JUST IN: Berkeley County

June 4
Double M Investors LLC vs. Video Warehouse Inc.
PA - Eric Hulett; J - David Sanders
* The plaintiff claims the defendant has failed to meet the terms of a 10-year rental agreement for business premises in Berkeley County, by failing to make multiple rental payments. The plaintiff is seeking $59,305.22 for unpaid rent and operating costs, $63,250 for escalated future rent and other relief.
Case number: 08-C-786

June 5
Jason Foster vs. Orchard Development Co. LLC and Peteler LLC
PA - Christopher Stroech; J - David Sanders
* The plaintiff is a resident of Orchard Development's subdivision, The Gallery, in Berkeley County. He claims the defendants are building 100 condo or "villa" units within the subdivision, violating the subdivision's covenants and restrictions. He claims all units must meet minimum ground-floor-level requirements of at least 1,700 square feet, but the villas are too small at 800 square feet. He is seeking that further construction be stopped, as well as attorneys fees and other relief.
Case number: 08-C-792

June 4
Andrew Zetts and Karen Zetts vs. Berkeley County Planning Commission
PA - Braun Hamstead; J - Gray Silver
* The petitioners own property adjacent to the Waterford Glen Subdivision, and they claim the defendant failed to give proper public notice prior to granting preliminary plat approval for the project. Also, they claim the defendant made an erroneous decision based on incorrect information regarding the project's easements. The plaintiffs are seeking that the court void the project's preliminary plat approval, as well as other relief.
Case number: 08-C-796