CIVIL FILINGS: Boone County

Sept. 7
Harry Cantley vs. City of Danville
PA- Brian L. Ooten; J William S. Thompson
* Cantley's personal injury suit claims the City is responsible for maintaining the sidewalk where he tripped and fell in September 2009. Located near the intersection of Fourth Street and Smoot Avenue, he says the sidewalk had a raised portion where pavement from Fourth Street abutted it. Cantley cites injuries that included a broken wrist, two black eyes and facial contusions. He seeks jury awards for medical expenses, pain and suffering, scarring and disfigurement, litigation expenses, pre- and post-judgment interest, punitive damages and any other relief he is entitled to.
Case number: 11 -C-174

Sept. 9
Rex & Sharon Adkins vs. Stephens Auto Center
PA- pro se; J- William S. Thompson
* Gordon residents want out of purchase contract for 2008 vehicle, claiming the car had hidden defects caused by a wreck. Case was moved from Magistrate Court and Adkinses elect to have jury trial.
Case number: 11-C-176

Sept. 12
Jonathan R. Jones vs. Elk Run Coal Co., Inc., dba Black Castle Mining Co.
PA- J. Michael Ranson, Cynthia M. Ranson, G. Patrick Jacobs; J- William S. Thompson
* Jones says his employer discriminated against him because he filed for worker's compensation following a work related injury November 30, 2010. He seeks jury awards for loss of future income and employment benefits, compensatory and punitive damages, attorney feel and costs, and such other equitable and legal relief deemed just and proper.
Case number: 11-C-178

Sept. 14
Boone County Public Service District vs. Katheryn D. Cadle, Keith M. Griffith Jr., Gloria Griffith, Marion Butler and Carl Butler
PA- H. Wyatt Hanna III; J- William S. Thompson
* PSD filed for Condemnation Petition and Vesting Defeasible Title to obtain temporary and permanent easements through property in Scott Tax District to extend Lick Creek water line. A hearing is set for Dec. 5 to appoint Commissioners to revise deed and tax records.
Case number: 11-C-179