West Virginia Record

Oct. 1
Bethany Wise vs. Scher-Cash, Inc., dba The Loading Zone
PA- Sandra K. Law; J- Karl
* Wise was discharged from work on Aug. 27, 2008 and did not receive her paycheck until Sept. 12, a violation of the Wet Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act. She seeks all damages allowable under this act, along with liquidated damages, costs, attorney fees and expenses.
Case number: 08-C-223

Oct. 2
West Virginia University Hospitals Inc. vs. Timothy P. Bell
PA- Edward L. Harman, Jr; J- Madden
* WVU Hospitals claims Bell owes $70,890.25 for services rendered for services from Aug. 16, 2007 through Nov. 21, 2007. It seeks that amount plus interest.
Case number: 08-C-226

The Estate of Clarence F. Yoho, By Robert Yoho Jr., Administrator vs. Americo Inc. and John Does 1-5
PA- Christopher M.Turak; J- Karl
* The decedent, Yoho, was an independent contractor retained by Americo on Oct. 4, 2006, when he was electrocuted and killed. The plaintiff seeks joint and several compensatory and punitive damages to punish and deter Americo from similar conduct, deviating from the generally accepted industry practices and provide additional compensation to the estate of Clarence Yoho.
Case number: 08-C-227

Oct. 6
Douglas Schane v. Bayer Corporation, Bayer Material Science LLD, David Johnston, John Cool, Terry Eddy, Charles "Buddy" Kotson and John Long
PA- Guy R. Bucci; Stacy A. Jacques; J- Madden
* As part of his employment as an "A" technician at the toluene – 2, 4 diisocynate ("TDI") tank farm, Schane says he was directed to unload storage tanks containing TDI at Natrium. Further, he worked in an area where TDI leaked from vents and valves and claims he was purposefully exposed to vapor or fumes to which he could not protect himself in this assigned work area. Toxic or adverse health, neurological, and pulmonary diseases are well-known effect from exposure to TDI. Negligence, deliberate intent and punitive damages are claimed and compensatory judgment is sought jointly and severally.
Case number: 08-C-228

United Bank Inc. vs Thomas W. Frye
PA- Paul S. Atkins; J- Karl
* A motor vehicle loan agreement was entered on Jan. 3, 2006, for a Chevy S10 truck. The vehicle was repossessed and sold producing a deficiency balance, in the amount of $11,878.25, for which judgment, interest, and costs are requested.
Case number: 08-C-233

Oct. 14
Gregory Evans and Erin N. Evans vs. Chrysler LLC and Glen Dale Motor Company
PA- William J. Ihlenfeld, II; J- Madden
* In October 2007, a 2003 Jeep Liberty Sport was purchased. This automobile is said to have not been and is not free of defects. Various and numerous "drivetrain problems" would be corrected and cured. These defects and repairs are said to have substantially impaired the use and value of the vehicle. Breach of contract and implied warranties are claimed and relief is sought, jointly and severally, with compensatory and punitive damages.
Case number: 08-C-241

Oct. 15
Rebuild America Inc., a Florida Corporation, v Naomi N. Williams and/or occupants
PA-O. Gay Elmore Jr.; J- Madden
* A petition and summary relief for wrongful occupation of residential rental property is claimed at 171A Nixon Ridge Road. It says Williams has failed to tender payment or vacate the premises. A hearing is requested to remove the tenant from this location.
Case Number: 08-C-243