West Virginia Record

April 17

Melissa Morris Squires vs. John M. Butler
PA - Pro se; J - Waters
*The plaintiff, a resident of Belpre, Ohio, is suing the defendant, a St. Marys attorney, for breach of contract for allegedly failing to adequately represent her in a family law case. She seeks recovery of the $4,300 retainer she paid him and court costs.
Case number: 13-C-147

May 20

Jessica Barrett vs. Adam J. Kaplan, M.D.
PA - Brian J. Headley; J - Reed
*The plaintiff is suing the defendant for medical malpractice following a lap band procedure on July 6, 2010, in which part of the catheter was allegedly left in her abdomen. She seeks unspecified damages, court costs and attorneys fees.
Case number: 13-C-189