CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County

Jan. 31
Kathy L. Justice vs. Genesis Healthcare Corporation, Shayne Hutchinson and Molly Boardman
PA- Roger D. Forman, Daniel T. Lattanzi; J- Carrie Webster
* Justice was employed by Genesis Healthcare as a housekeeper. On Feb. 24, 2010, she claims she was physically attacked by Boardman, a co-worker. She claims Boardman grabbed her hair, kicked her and slammed her head on the ground. Hutchinson fired Boardman, but permitted her to continue coming to the nursing home her visit her mother who was a resident, according to the suit. Justice claims she began to have panic attacks and other mental health issues because Hutchinson would not guarantee her that she would not be exposed to Boardman while she was at work. She is seeking compensatory and punitive damages.
Case number: 11-C-164

Feb. 1
Gerald R. Gardner and Linda C. Gardner vs. A.W. Chesterton Company; Borg Warner Morse Tec, Inc.; Caterpillar, Inc.; et al
PA- James M. Barber, Mary H. Keyes; J- visiting
* The plaintiffs claim the 36 defendants are responsible for Mr. Gardner's lung cancer. They are seeking compensatory and punitive damages with pre- and post-judgment interest.
Case number: 11-C-168

Brittany Dawn Vance vs. A J & A Enterprises d/b/a Getcha Sun
PA- Donald C. Wandling, Douglas Witten, David Wandling; J- Charles King
* On Feb. 4, 2009, Vance was at the defendant's place of business in Charleston for the purpose of a tanning session. She claims she was attempting to enter the building when she slipped and fell due to the defendant's failure to remove ice from the parking lot. Vance suffered a fractured ankle, according to the suit. Vance is seeking compensatory damages with pre-judgment interest.
Case number: 11-C-171

William David Richards vs. Appalachian Power Company and American Electric Power Company, Inc.
PA- John J. Polak, Matthew M. Hatfield; J- Carrie Webster
* Richards was employed by the defendants from May 1973 until he retired on March 31, 2010. He claims prior to retiring, he inquired with the defendants' human resources representative regarding severance packages for retirees and was told there were not any. He claims on April 14, 2010, AEP announced a voluntary severance program, which required employees to be on active full time status on April 1, 2010. He is seeking compensatory damages.
Case number: 11-C-173

Adonna Null and Bertis Null vs. Herbert J. Thomas Memorial Hospital Association
PA- R. Michael Martin; J- James C. Stucky
* On Feb. 3, 2009, Mrs. Null was recovering from surgery when she fell to the floor and suffered injuries. The Nulls claims the defendant failed to supervise, care for and properly assist Mrs. Null. They are seeking compensatory damages with pre- and post-judgment interest.
Case number: 11-C-177

Feb. 3
Gloria Hensley vs. Rish Equipment Company
PA- D. Adrian Hoosier II; J- Louis Bloom
* Hensley was employed by the defendant for several years. She claims after she fired a formal complaint against a member of management she was treated differently and ultimately had her hours cut from 40 hours per week to less than 20 hours per week. She claims this action caused her to lose her insurance benefits. She is seeking compensatory and punitive damages with pre-judgment interest.
Case number: 11-C-183

Ronald L. Gillenwater II vs. Charleston Town Center Company; In Town Shopping Center, Inc.; Forest City Enterprises, Inc.; and Forest City Commercial Management, Inc.
PA- Shawn R. Romano; J- Louis Bloom
* On Aug. 18, 2010, Gillenwater was a customer at the Charleston Town Center and was walking on the second floor, when he slipped on water that had leaked from the rook and left on the floor. He claims the water was a hazard and the defendants failed to remove it. He is seeking compensatory damages.
Case number: 11-C-186

Craig Baldwin vs. BE&K Construction Company
PA- Todd S. Bailess; J- Louis Bloom
* Baldwin was employed by the defendant until Dec. 21, 2010. He claims the defendant failed to pay his employment wages within 72 hours. He is seeking compensatory damages with pre- and post-judgment interest.
Case number: 11-C-187

Kevin Wine vs. Baker Installations, Inc.
PA- Todd S. Bailess; J- Carrie Webster
* Wine was employed by the defendant until Jan. 6. He claims the defendant failed to pay his employment wages within 72 hours. He is seeking compensatory damages with pre- and post-judgment interest.
Case number: 11-C-188

Charles Larry vs. Little General Store, Inc.
PA- Todd S. Bailess; J- Carrie Webster
* Larry was employed by the defendant until Jan. 13. He claims the defendant failed to pay his employment wages within 72 hours. He is seeking compensatory damages with pre- and post-judgment interest.
Case number: 11-C-189

Kenneth Hughes vs. CBOCS, Inc.
PA- Todd S. Bailess; J- Charles King
* Hughes was employed by the defendant until Dec. 27, 2010. He claims the defendant failed to pay his employment wages within 72 hours. He is seeking compensatory damages with pre- and post-judgmetn interest.
Case number: 11-C-191

Sandra Stanley vs. HCR Manorcare West Virginia Properties, LLC
PA- Todd S. Bailess; J- Carrie Webster
* Stanley was employed by the defendant until April 26, 2010. She claims the defendant failed to pay her employment wages within 72 hours. She is seeking compensatory damages with pre- and post-judgment interest.
Case number: 11-C-192

George R. Phillips vs. Sysco Cincinnati, LLC
PA- Todd S. Bailess; J- Charles King
* Phillips was employed by the defendant until May 6, 2010. He claims the defendant failed to pay his employment wages within 72 hours. He is seeking compensatory damages with pre- and post-judgment interest.
Case number: 11-C-195