CIVIL FILINGS: Berkeley County

Feb. 15
James F. Cummings, Frances Cummings vs. Sand Castle Properties Inc. and Richard A. McComb
PA-Dale Buck; J-Christopher Wilkes
* Plaintiff claims violation of the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act. Seeks costs and other damages to be determined by jury.
Case number: 12-C-110

Feb. 15
Thomas F. Poston vs. Elite Ins. Svcs. LLC c/o Erie
PA-Pro Se; J-Gina Groh
* Plaintiff alleges a crack in the sidewalk caused him to fall resulting in personal injury. He is seeking $900,000 in medical bills and pain and suffering costs.
Case number: 12-C-112

Feb. 16
Dennis T. Hamby vs. General Motors Corp. and N5-608 Caperton, WV LLC
PA-David B. Jackson; J-Gray Silver, III
* Plainitiff claims that on or about Feb. 18, 2010, he fell on ice at the property of defendant resulting in personal injury. Plaintiff seeks damages of $300,000.
Case number: 12-C-114

Feb. 16
Branch Banking & Trust Company vs. Ryan B. Swartz
PA: Christopher R. Moore; J-Christopher Wilkes
* Plaintiff claims defendant owes at least $38,935.82 for past due credit agreement.
Case number: 12-C-116

Feb. 16
Marie Ottaviano, as Next Friend and Legal Guardian of Alexandria Ottaviano, a minor vs. John Anthony Ottaviano
PA: Paul G. Taylor; J: Gray Silver, III
* Plaintiff claims on or about Nov. 20, 2010, defendant was in argument with his son, Mark Ottaviano, father of the minor child. Defendant backed his car out of garage, struck Mark Ottaviano, dragging him more than 75 feet, resulting in his death. Plaintiff claims negligence on the part of defendant in that minor child is denied financial support, society, consortium of deceased father. Plaintiff seeks damages and costs, punitive damages and any other award to be considered at trial.
Case number: 12-C-117