CIVIL FILINGS: Lincoln County

Feb. 28
Jonathan W. Salyers vs. Scott Hutchison Enterprises Inc. dba Buggy Bath
PA- Jon D. Hoover, Scott W. Andrews; J- Jay M. Hoke
* Salyers complains a defective drain grating caused injury to his right knee while washing his motorcycle at Buggy Bath near West Hamlin, saying the metal grating "either broke, slipped or otherwise gave way, and plaintiff's right leg went down ... up to his thigh." Salyers seeks jury award for past and future medical expenses, past and future lost income; exemplary, compensatory and punitive damages, litigation costs, and such other just and proper relief.
Case number: 11-C-15

March 4
Joshua A. New and Tiffany D. New vs. Michael A.A. and Julia Hubb
PA- Boyce Griffith; J- Jay M. Hoke
* West Hamlin couple claims Hubbs defaulted August 2006 written contract to purchase property for $50,000 and assume outstanding debt of more than $37,000 on the Hamlin real estate. Plaintiffs pray Court permits them to take immediate possession of the property.
Case number: 11-C-16

March 8
Sidney Stevenson vs. Citifinancial Inc.
PA- Jacklyn A. Gonzales; J- Jay M. Hoke
* Unconscionable debt collection conduct is basis for Stevenson's complaint seeking jury award of $4,400 for each violation of West Virginia Code 46A-5-101 (1) and 106, reasonable attorney fees and litigation cost, plus such other relief deemed equitable and just. Case reviews personal loan history dating back to January 2008. Series of agreements, according to complaint, confused the Hamlin resident and by certified letter last January requested all communication be with his attorney. Stevenson says the financial institution breached "good faith and fair dealing" continuing to contact him.
Case number: 11-C-17