THIS JUST IN: Wood County

Aug. 31
Michele Colteryan and Margaret Jones vs. Sun Healthcare Group Inc., Sunbridge Care Enterprises Inc., Sunhealth Specialty Services Inc., Sunbridge Care Enterprises Inc. d/b/a Parkersburg Care and Rehabilitation Center, Kathy Gessler and Gregory Stephens
PA - Katharine L. Davitan; J - Beane
* The plaintiffs are suing the defendants for creating a hostile working environment by not taking timely disciplinary action against Stephens who sent them sexually explicit text message which compelled them to resign on June 1. They are seeking unspecified damages, court costs and attorney fees.
Case number: 09-C-419

Jeff Corra vs. American Modern Home Insurance Company
PA- Jeffrey V. Mehalic; J - Waters
* The plaintiff is suing the defendant for failing to pay for his legal defense when he was sued in 2006 by the families of three minors who accused Corra of serving them alcohol that later led to their deaths or injuries in a subsequent car accident. He is seeking unspecified damages, court costs, attorney fees and pre- and post-judgment interest.
Case number: 09-C-425

Jeff Corra vs. George Cosenza
PA - Jeffrey V. Mehalic; J - Beane
* The plaintiff is suing the defendant, a Parkersburg attorney, for failing to provide him adequate legal representation when he criminally charged in 2006 and 2007 for providing alcohol to minors. Earlier this year, the state Supreme Court overturned his 2007 conviction. He is seeking unspecified damages, court costs, attorney fees and pre- and post-judgment interest.
Case number: 09-C-426

Kenneth Arnold, executor of the estate of Roger C. Arnold, vs. Carr Concrete Corp. and Lesco Equipment Services Inc.
PA - S. Douglas Adkins; J - Beane
* The plaintiff is suing the defendants for the wrongful death of Roger, who died on Sept. 20, 2008 after being pinned under an air wench system and platform while working near Williamstown. He is seeking unspecified damages.
Case number: 09-C-429

Sept. 1
James Michael and Gina Anderson vs. Paul G. Modie Jr., M.D. and Parkersburg Medical Associates
PA - William O. Merriman; J - Waters
* The plaintiffs are suing the defendants for injuries James sustained after Modie performed an open and bile duct exploration on May 25, 2007 that led to additional problems. Gina makes a claim for loss of consortium. They are seeking unspecified damages, court costs and attorney fees.
Case number: 09-C-431

Sept. 2
Laura W. Cain vs. REM Community Options LLC, National Mentor Services LLC and The Mentor Network
PA - Walt Auvil; J - Beane
* The plaintiff is suing the defendants for wrongful termination when the defendants sent her a letter dated Dec. 23 considering her refusal to return to work as a voluntary resignation despite their knowledge she was on medical leave. She is seeking unspecified damages.
Case number: 09-C-434

Sept. 3
Madge E. Davis, executrix of the estate of Robert Davis, vs. Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital Corp.
PA - Richard D. Lindsay; J - Waters
* The plaintiff is suing the defendant for failing to monitor Robert's feeding tubes on Oct. 31, 2007 when he vomited liquid into one causing him to aspirated, and go into respiratory arrest which led to his subsequent death on Nov. 22, 2007. She is seeking unspecified damages.
Case number: 09-C-435

BB&T vs. Walter A. Pavlo Sr.
PA - J. Breckenridge Martin; J - Reed
* The plaintiff is suing the defendant for failing to honor his agreement to repay a $200,000 loan given to Valley Steel Company on Sept. 15, 2000. They are seeking judgment for $288,811.65 - $199,919.34 in principal and $88,892.31 in accrued interest - plus court costs, attorney fees and post-judgment interest.
Case number: 09-C-438

Sept. 4
Huntington National Bank vs. Robert D. and Melissa Cross
PA - Robert L. Bandy; J - not yet assigned
* The plaintiff is suing the defendants for defaulting on a credit line of $27,800 given to them on Nov. 16, 2000. They are seeking judgment for $29,609.66, the outstanding balance plus interest and court costs.
Case number: 09-C-439