THIS JUST IN: Monongalia County

Jan. 7
Krista M. Streisel vs. Justin Allen Weis
PA-Alex Shook; J-NA
* As Streisel was leaving a local nightclub, Weis volunteered to drive her home. When she was getting out of his truck to go into her home, she slipped on the icy sidewalk and fell down onto the pavement. Weis allegedly pulled away without verifying Streisel was in the clear, and ran over her arm. She is seeking judgment for injuries and damages, pre- and post-judgment interest, costs and attorney fees.
Case number: 10-C-18

Jan. 19
Cynthia and Dennis Shuck v. Rita Payne MD and Monongalia General Hospital
PA-Michael Benninger; J-NA
* During surgery for a hysterectomy, Cynthia Shuck claims her Dr. Payne lacerated her bladder. In an attempt to repair the laceration, Dr. Payne then damaged Shuck's ureter by suturing it to her bladder. As a result, Shuck developed a fistula and now suffers from incontinence. Shuck and her husband are seeking judgment for injuries, damages, losses, pre and post judgment interest, attorney fees and costs.
Case number: 10-C-33

Jan. 22
Mary and Michael Cottrell v Morgantown Learning Academy
PA-Jennifer Stephens; J-NA
* While leaving an evening function at the school, Mary Cottrell suffered injuries when she stepped into a whole near the school's front porch. She and her husband are seeking damages for pain and suffering, scarring and disfigurement, closed head injury, memory loss, lost wages, and medical expenses exceeding $10,000.
Case number: 10-C-53