THIS JUST IN: Mason County

Feb. 27
Michael and Kathy Little v. James P. Wagner, D.O.
P.A. - Robert P. Welsh; J - Nibert
*`The plaintiffs, who are residents of Gallipolis, Ohio, are suing the defendant for malpractice after Michael suffered two strokes, spinal meningitis on Dec. 11, 2006, leading to permanent and irreversible brain injuries. The plaintiffs are seeking unspecified damages, interest and costs.
Case number: 09-C-24

March 2
Tyler Wilmoth, Bailey Shockey and Kayden Wilmoth v. Dr. Stephen Berych and Pleasant Valley Hospital
P.A. - James A. Henry; J - Nibert
* The plaintiff, Tyler Wilmoth, is suing the defendants for malpractice after developing jaundice a week following a laparoscopic choleystectomy for removal of the gall bladder on Feb. 28, 2007. Her children, Bailey Shockey and Kayden Wilmoth, are suing the defendants for mental anguish and depravation of services, comfort, society and companionship of their mother. The plaintiffs are seeking unspecified damages, costs and fees.
Case number: 09-C-25