CIVIL FILINGS: Monongalia County

July 15
Brenda Smith, mother of Couper Lanham v David Ray Lanham
PA-Mark E. Gaydos; J-NA
* Couper Lanham, age 6, was a passenger on an ATV driven by his father David Lanham. When they attempted to climb a dangerously steep hill, the ATV overturned. Smith claims Couper was not wearing a helmet and sustained a skull fracture and a lacerated liver. Smith also alleges that David Lanham was intoxicated at the time of the accident. She is seeking compensatory and punitive damages, attorney fees, pre and post judgment interest.
Case number: 10-C-492

Ron Foth (Ron Foth Advertising) v. Gabriel Brothers Inc.
PA-John Huff and Jason Long; J-NA
* Foth is seeking judgment from Gabriel Brothers for breach of contract for marketing and advertising services. Foth alleges he did not receive a 90 day notice of contract termination as agreed upon by the parties. He asks for judgment against Gabriel Brothers for any losses under the contract, pre and post judgment interest and costs.
Case number: 10-C-493