Nov. 9
Carilla Matos vs. Ryan's Restaurant Group, Inc. and Thomas Doolittle
PA- Robert B. Warner, Tammy Bowles Raines; J- Jennifer Bailey
* Matos claims Doolittle sexually harassed her and caused a hostile work environment to be created. Despite complaints, Ryan's Restaurant failed to take action, according to the suit. Matos claims when she attempted to file complaints with the Human Resources Department, her employment was terminated. Matos is seeking compensatory and punitive damages.
Case number: 11-C-1996
Tina Laney vs. Ryan's Restaurant Group, Inc. and Thomas Doolittle
PA- Robert B. Warner, Tammy Bowles Raines; J- James C. Stucky
* Laney claims Doolittle sexually harassed her and caused a hostile work environment to be created. Despite complaints, Ryan's Restaurant failed to take action, according to the suit, so she was forced to leave her employment. Laney is seeking compensatory and punitive damages.
Case number: 11-C-1997
Jennifer Sanders vs. Ryan's Restaurant Group, Inc. and Thomas Doolittle
PA- Robert B. Warner, Tammy Bowles Raines; J- Paul Zakaib Jr.
* Sanders claims Doolittle sexually harassed her and caused a hostile work environment to be created. Despite complaints, Ryan's Restaurant failed to take action, according to the suit, and when she confronted Doolittle, her employment was terminated. Sanders is seeking compensatory and punitive damages.
Case number: 11-C-1998
Jennifer Davis vs. Ryan's Restaurant Group, Inc. and Thomas Doolittle
PA- Robert B. Warner, Tammy Bowles Raines; J- Louis H. Bloom
* Davis claims Doolittle sexually harassed her and caused a hostile work environment to be created. Despite complaints, Ryan's Restaurant failed to take action, according to the suit, so she was forced to leave her employment. Davis is seeking compensatory and punitive damages.
Case number: 11-C-1999
Nov. 14
Aaron Diehl and Heather Diehl vs. BMW of North America, LLC
PA- Michael L. Glasser; J- Louis H. Bloom
* On Nov. 16, 2010, the Diehls purchased a 2007 BMW 750 LI from Bobby Rahal Automotive Group in the amount of $37,777. They claim the vehicle was defective. The Diehls are seeking revocation of acceptance of the vehicle; refund of the purchase price of the vehicle; and compensatory damages.
Case number: 11-C-2021
Nov. 15
Marcine Law and Mary Law vs. A.W. Chesterton Company; Atlas Industries, Inc.; Aurora Pump Company; et al
PA- Thomas P. Maroney, Victoria Antion; J- visiting
* Marcine Law was diagnosed with lung cancer on Oct. 19. He and his wife claim the 69 defendants are responsible for the lung cancer. They are seeking a jury trial to resolve all issues involved.
Case number: 11-C-2028
Verona J. Sampson, individually and as administratrix of the Estate of Robert Christopher Sampson vs. 3M Company; A.O. Smith Corporation; Borg-Warner Corporation; et al
PA- Victoria Antion, Scott A. McGee, Carrie L. Newton; J- visiting
* Mrs. Sampson claims the 26 defendants are responsible for her husband's lung cancer and death. She is seeking a jury trial to resolve all issues involved.
Case number: 11-C-2033
Alexander R. Hult vs. Mission Information Resources, Inc.
PA- Todd S. Bailess, Joy B. Mega; J- Louis H. Bloom
* Hult was employed by the defendant from September 2009 until his resignation on Aug. 31. He claims the defendant failed to pay his final wages at the time of his resignation, as required by the West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act. Hult is seeking compensatory and punitive damages with pre- and post-judgment interest.
Case number: 11-C-2036
Nancy Cupit, as personal representative of the Estate of Charlotte Kourey vs. Health Care and Retirement Corporation of America, LLC d/b/a Heartland of Charleston Manor Care, Inc. f/k/a HCR Manor Care; Health Care and Retirement Corporation of America; and Danny Davis
PA- Andrew L. Paternostro, Sprague W. Hazard, Jeff D. Stewart; J- Louis H. Bloom
* On Oct. 14, 2005, Kourey was admitted to Heartland. Cupit claims the defendants neglected Kourey and are responsible for her death on June 5, 2010. Cupit is seeking compensatory and punitive damages.
Case number: 11-C-2037
Nov. 16
Patricia Copening vs. BEK Enterprises Incorporated d/b/a Slyce Pizza Company
PA- J. Michael Ranson, Cynthia M. Ranson, George B. Morrone III, G. Patrick Jacobs; J- Charles E. King
* Copening was employed by the defendant from May 4 until Aug. 19. She claims the defendant failed to pay her final wages within 72 hours of her discharge. Copening is seeking compensatory and liquidated damages.
Case number: 11-C-2042
Trina M. Ratliff vs. Associated Behavioral Consultants, Inc.
PA- Todd S. Bailess, Joy B. Mega; J- Charles E. King
* Ratliff was employed by the defendant from May 2010 until Dec. 30, 2010. She claims the defendant failed to pay her final wages at the time of her resignation, as required by the West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act. Ratliff is seeking compensatory and punitive damages with pre- and post-judgment interest.
Case number: 11-C-2043
CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County
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