WEST VIRGINIA RECORD

Aug. 18
Drema Ashley vs. Pleasant Valley Hospital and James Toothman, M.D.
PA - J. Michael Ranson; J - Nibert
* The plaintiff, an Ohio resident, is suing the defendants for causing her finger to be amputated after improperly treating it following a dog bite. She is seeking unspecified damages, court costs and attorney fees.
Case number: 09-C-90

Aug. 21
Michael Sheets vs. Appalachian Power Company/American Electric Power Corp. and Thomas Ohlinger
PA - Andrew J. Katz; J - Nibert
* The plaintiff is suing the defendant for improperly placing him on medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act for five months starting on Aug. 22, 2007 despite having clearance from his doctor he could work without restriction. He is seeking unspecified damages, including all lost wages during the time he was on leave, plus court costs and attorney fees.
Case number: 09-C-92