THIS JUST IN: Ohio County

May 29
Roberta Watkins vs. Robert K. Kuhn and Karl K. Kuhn
PA- Ronald W. Zavolta-; J- Gaughan
* On Sept. 28, 2007, on Entrance Ramp 2A of Interstate 70 East, Kuhn rear–ended Watkins causing serious permanent injuries. Compensatory damages are sought.
Case number: 09-C-169

June 1
Joyce M. Lunsford, Fiduciary of the Estate of Devron F. Lunsford, Deceased vs. Lauren M. Decker and James P. Meintel
PA- Robert P. Fitzsimmons-; J- Gaughan
* Decker is said to have negligently operated a motorcycle when she collided with Devron Lunsford, ejecting him from his vehicle. He subsequently died on Aug. 16, 2008. This wrongful death suit seeks compensatory and punitive damages, both jointly and severally.
Case number: 09-C-170

June 3
Joyce Malson v. Amedisys West Virginia LLC, TLC Health Care Services Inc. and John Wagner
PA- Sandra K. Law; J- Gaughan
* On Mar. 4, 2009, the plaintiff sent an e-mail to Wagner notifying him of several concerns she had about the issue of handling narcotics and patient care. Defendant was terminated the next day. Damages for pain, suffering and humiliation are requested.
Case number: 09-C-171

June 4
John Fillon vs. Leland Steiner Jr.
PA- Jacob M. Robinson; J- Gaughan
* A collision occurred at the intersection of Eoff and 14h Street, near Wheeling Central Catholic High School, on June 4, 2007. Compensatory damages are demanded.
Case number: 09-C-173

June 5
Ronald Bumgardner v. Middle Creek Garage Inc., Woodrow J. Knollinger, Elm Grove Dodge-Chrysler Jeep Inc. and Edward and Patricia Constantin
PA- Paul J. Harris; J- Gaughan
* Plaintiff owns a parcel of land adjacent to Middle Creek Garage. Waste materials have been dumped over a hillside directly above their property. Due to the weight and mass of these materials, the integrity of the hillside has been compromised. Compensatory and punitive damages are sought.
Case number: 09-C-176

Joseph Kuca vs. Riesbeck Food Markets Inc.
PA- Jacob M. Robinson; J- Gaughan
* On June 9, 2007, Kuca tripped and fell by a loading cart in the diary section. The direct and proximate result of this hazardous condition caused physical pain for which compensatory damages are sought.
Case number: 09-C-177

June 9
Bec-Mae Inc. vs. Glenn Verba
PA- Gregory A. Gaudino; J- Recht
* A judgment is demanded in the amount of $70,000, to repay the loan in accordance with a written note dated May 31, 2006.
Case Number: 09-C-178