July 5
Termaine Bateman vs. International Fiber Corporation
PA-Mark A. Atkinson; J-Stowers
* Bateman says he was fired from his job after 14 months because of a perceived knee injury and that the defendant failed to accommodate his disability after he filed for workers' compensation. He seeks compensatory damages for lost wages and benefits, back pay, front pay, damages for indignity, embarrassment and humiliation as well as punitive damages. He also seeks pre-judgment interest, attorney fees and costs and other relief.
Case number: 11-C-189
July 7
Susan D. Sutphin vs. Mark L. Elswick and Nina Wright
PA-David O. Moye; J-Stowers
* Sutphin says she loaned Elswick $10,000 in December 2010 for a down payment on a purchase of a home from Wright. After two days, Elswick said he didn't want the home, and Sutphin wanted her money returned. Neither defendant has returned the money. She seeks the $10,000 plus expenses, court costs and attorney fees and punitive damages.
Case number: 11-C-190