Roofer says Fahey Exteriors caused him work injuries

HUNTINGTON - A former employee says Fahey Exteriors LLC allowed him to work in an unsafe working condition that caused him injuries.

On Sept. 22, 2011, Elisha Bartram was employed as a roofer by Fahey and was instructed to engage and/or work in an unsafe, improper and dangerous condition and/or caused him to operate and work around defective, improper and/or inadequate tools and/or equipment and/or training and supervision, knowing that the employment activities were unsafe, according to a complaint filed Sept. 19 in Cabell Circuit Court.

Bartram claims he was exposed and suffered serious compensable injuries.

As a result of the defendant's negligence, Bartram suffered physical and mental pain and suffering; loss of enjoyment of life; loss of capacity to earn an income; medical expenses; and annoyance, inconvenience, embarrassment and humiliation, according to the suit.

Bartram is seeking compensatory damages with pre- and post-judgment interest. He is being represented by Kenneth P. Hicks of Kenneth P. Hicks LC.

The case has been assigned to Circuit Judge David M. Pancake.

Cabell Circuit Court case number: 13-C-693