THIS JUST IN: Putnam County

April 27
Tami L. Arbaugh vs. Physician's Choice LLC, Travis Hough, individually and as an individual member and officer of Physician's Choice LLC, Jeff Brooks individually and as an individual member of Physician's Choice LLC
PA-Paul K. Reese; J-Stowers
* Arbaugh worked for the defendant company as a bookkeeper and accounts manager. She says she was fired after she refused to take part in inappropriate accounting practices. She says the firing was retaliatory. She also claims intentional infliction of emotional distress and violation of the wage payment and collection act for not being paid for accumulated vacation and sick time. She seeks compensatory and punitive damages, wages and benefits lost as a result of wrongful discharges, attorney fees, costs, pre-judgment interest and other relief.
Case number: 09-C-125

April 29
Vicky A. Woodley Thomas vs. Sam's Hot Dogs
PA-Paul K. Reese; J-Spaulding
* Plaintiff says she was removing trash on the job at Sam's in Poca when she slipped and fell on ice near the Dumpster on Jan. 4, 2008. She fractured her ankle. She seeks compensatory and punitive damages, pre- and post-judgment interest, attorney fees, expenses and costs.
Case number: 09-C-126

May 1
Catherine A. Togger and Sharon Togger vs. Charleston Motors Inc. and Scott E. Jarrett
PA-Shawn D. Bayliss; J-Spaulding
* Jarrett was on the job with Charleston Motors on May 3, 2007, when his vehicle collided with one owned by Sharon Togger and operated by Catherine Togger on U.S. 35. Jarrett was cited for negligent operation and arrested on the scene for driving on a revoked license and for DUI. The plaintiffs seek compensatory damages, interest, costs, fees and other relief.
Case number: 09-C-133

May 4
Trailer Specialists LLC vs Waste-Tron
PA-Kevin W. Hughart; J-Stowers
* The plaintiff says the Poca-based defendant owes $7,185.03 for services performed. It seeks that amount plus attorney fees, costs and other relief. This is the 11th suit filed against Waste-Tron since 2004.
Case number: 09-C-134