June 2
Andrew T. O'Meara vs. Racing Corporation of West Virginia d/b/a Mardi Gras Casino and Resort
PA- Cameron S. McKinney, David L. Grubb, Kristina Thomas Whiteaker; J- Tod J. Kaufman
* In April 2010, O'Meara began his employment as a dealer for the defendant. He claims his uniform the defendant gave him did not fit properly, so it was impossible for him to comply with the Casino's uniform regulations. On June 22, 2010, O'Meara claims his employment was terminated. He is seeking compensatory and punitive damages.
Case number: 11-C-907
June 9
Ruth E. Smith vs. A.O. Smith Corporation; A.W. Chesterton Company; Ajax Magnethermic Corporation; et al
PA- Thomas P. Maroney, Victoria L. Antion; J- visiting
* The Sistersville woman claims the 60 defendants are responsible for her mesothelioma, of which she was diagnosed on May 25. She is seeking a jury trial to resolve all issues involved.
Case number: 11-C-948
Teresa Coleman vs. GC Services Limited Partnership d/b/a GC Services and Jennifer Layne
PA- Dwight J. Staples, Gail Henderson-Staples, Cheryl L. Henderson, Sherri A. Henderson; J- Louis Bloom
* Coleman claims on March 3, 2010, the defendants subjected her to a hostile work environment and sexual harassment. She claims because of the harassment she was forced to constructively terminate her employment. Coleman is seeking compensatory and punitive damages.
Case number: 11-C-952
Peggy Spurlock vs. GC Services Limited Partnership d/b/a GC Services and Jennifer Layne
PA- Dwight J. Staples, Gail Henderson-Staples, Cheryl L. Henderson, Sherri A. Henderson; J- Jennifer Bailey
* Spurlock claims on July 14, 2009, the defendants subjected her to a hostile work environment and sexual harassment. She claims because of the harassment she was forced to constructively terminate her employment. Spurlock is seeking compensatory and punitive damages.
Case number: 11-C-953
Johna Parker vs. GC Services Limited Partnership d/b/a GC Services and Jennifer Layne
PA- Dwight J. Staples, Gail Henderson-Staples, Cheryl L. Henderson, Sherri A. Henderson; J- Charles E. King
* Parker claims on Nov. 24, 2009, the defendants subjected her to a hostile work environment and sexual harassment. She claims because of the harassment she was forced to constructively terminate her employment. Parker is seeking compensatory and punitive damages.
Case number: 11-C-954
Cecilia Koster vs. GC Services Limited Partnership d/b/a GC Services and Jennifer Layne
PA- Dwight J. Staples, Gail Henderson-Staples, Cheryl L. Henderson, Sherri A. Henderson; J- Louis Bloom
* Koster claims on Jan. 26, 2010, the defendants subjected her to a hostile work environment and sexual harassment. She claims because of the harassment she was forced to constructively terminate her employment. Koster is seeking compensatory and punitive damages.
Case number: 11-C-955
Patricia Glass vs. GC Services Limited Partnership d/b/a GC Services and Jennifer Layne
PA- Dwight J. Staples, Gail Henderson-Staples, Cheryl L. Henderson, Sherri A. Henderson; J- Louis Bloom
* Glass claims on Dec. 15, 2009, the defendants subjected her to a hostile work environment and sexual harassment. She claims because of the harassment she was forced to constructively terminate her employment. Glass is seeking compensatory and punitive damages.
Case number: 11-C-956
Sherry Clere vs. GC Services Limited Partnership d/b/a GC Services and Jennifer Layne
PA- Dwight J. Staples, Gail Henderson-Staples, Cheryl L. Henderson, Sherri A. Henderson; J- Carrie Webster
* Clere claims on Dec. 2, 2008, the defendants subjected her to a hostile work environment and sexual harassment. She claims because of the harassment she was forced to constructively terminate her employment. Clere is seeking compensatory and punitive damages.
Case number: 11-C-957
Nota Jean Barnes vs. GC Services Limited Partnership d/b/a GC Services and Jennifer Layne
PA- Dwight J. Staples, Gail Henderson-Staples, Cheryl L. Henderson, Sherri A. Henderson; J- Carrie Webster
* Barnes claims on Nov. 28, 2009, the defendants subjected her to a hostile work environment and sexual harassment. She claims because of the harassment she was forced to constructively terminate her employment. Barnes is seeking compensatory and punitive damages.
Case number: 11-C-958
June 10
Joseph Pingley and Gretchen Pingley vs. Chrysler Group, LLC and White Dodge, Inc.
PA- Cameron S. McKinney, David L. Grubb; J- Louis Bloom
* On Aug. 17, 2009, the Pingleys entered into a motor vehicle contract with the defendants for the purchase of a 2009 Dodge Durango Hybrid. They claim the vehicle was defective. They are seeking compensatory and punitive damages with pre- and post- judgment interest.
Case number: 11-C-959
Dwight Graley vs. Wal-mart Stores, Inc.; and GRC Construction, Inc. d/b/a Goins Rash & Cain, Inc.
PA- Michael L. Myers; J- James C. Stucky
* On June 10, 2009, Graley was a customer at Wal-mart. He claims when he entered the store he was overcome by fumes created by GRC Construction employees. He is seeking compensatory damages with pre- and post-judgment interest.
Case number: 11-C-964
CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County
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