THIS JUST IN: Ohio County

Nov. 20
Richard Kartman vs. David Ballard, Warden - MOCC
PA- pro se; J- Recht
* A writ of Habeas Corpus is filed and claims a sentence of 60 years is disproportionate to the character and degree of his alleged offense in that the robbery conviction does not include a weapon specification.
Case number: 09-C-403

Fawna Brown vs. David M. Wohlfeil, and Metropolitan Citi Grill LLC
PA- Jacob M. Robinson; Adam M. Hanasky; J- Gaughan
* Plaintiff was 4 months pregnant and working as a server at Metropolitan. On Nov. 22, 2007, defendant Wohlfeil inflicted bodily injuries on Brown when he repeatedly slammed her to the ground and dragged her across the interior premises of the restaurant, throwing her out the front door. Her employment was subsequently terminated after the alleged assault. Judgment and compensatory relief is sought.
Case number: 09-C-404

Nov. 25
Jesse L. Pennington and Karen L. Pennington vs. Donald Burns and Northgate Contractors Inc.
PA- Shane M. Mallet; J- Wilson
* In St. Clairsville, Ohio, on a public roadway known as Valley Center Blvd., at the 4-way intersection, near the Burger King restaurant, Burns allegedly was operating a truck in the active scope of his employment when he rear-ended plaintiffs. Karen Pennington was a front-seat passenger in this Nov. 28, 2007, collision. Compensatory judgment is demanded, jointly and severally.
Case number: 09-C-405

Nov. 30
Peterson Elder Care at Wheeling LLC dba Peterson Rehabilitation Hospital vs. Vernon Schwender
PA- Nicole M. Kerns; J- Wilson
* Defendant made application for admission to plaintiff's skilled nursing facility and, in exchange, he would assign his right to receive Medicaid benefits to plaintiff in the event that he became insolvent. Without the necessary documentation to secure Medicaid benefits, DHHR will deny application for benefits. Petitioner's ownership rights to those benefits will be forever lost. A decree for specific performance is sought from the Court.
Case number: 09-C-406