The Docket is a listing of recent civil lawsuits filed in nearby courts that RBS believes are of interest to its readers. RBS is not implying guilt or innocence of either party or whether the claims alleged in each suit have any merit.
Circuit Court:
City of Richmond
Sa’ad El-Amin v. Virginia Commonwealth University, Michael Rao and Eugene P. Trani
The plaintiff is seeking to a declaratory judgment that states that Trani and VCU’s action with regard to Saint Philip Hospital and Nursing School Dormitory, the Well at the Egyptian Building, the Jacob House and the African Burial Ground constituted damage of historic sites. The plaintiff is asking for: highly visible signage that marks the footprint of Saint Philip Hospital and Nursing School Dormitory; removal of pavement over the Well adjacent to the Egyptian Building and financing for a proper excavation; removal of asphalt covering cellar and foundation of Jacob House; and, an award of taxable costs incurred by the plaintiff in the prosecution of this matter.
Law firm: Pro Se
Filed: 2/10/2011 CL11000663
John L. Haubert v. Burgerbusters, Inc.
The plaintiff was injured on May 27, 2009, while eating a burrito [private]at the Taco Bell located at 13640 Hull Street and cracked a tooth on a kernel of rice that was uncooked and “extremely hard” and is seeking $380,768.08 plus costs.
Law firm: Joel D. Bieber and Richard W. Zahn, Jr.
Filed: 2/7/2011 CL11000582
Mary Paige Via v. City of Richmond, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Inc., Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Foundation and Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
The plaintiff attended a Valentine’s dinner at the garden in 2009 and tripped and fell in a conservatory and is seeking a judgment of $75,000.
Law firm: Bucci & Dix
Filed: 2/7/2011 CL11000584
Ann Thigpen v. Richmond 1, LLC, Regal Cinemas, Inc., Regal Cinemedia Corporation and Richmond 1 Cinema, LLC, Regal Commonwealth 20 Center and Regal Entertainment Group
The plaintiff fell into a bank of seats while trying to seat herself in a darkened theatre on Feb. 15, 2009, and is seeking a judgment of $300,000 with interest and costs.
Law firm: Locke, Partin, DeBoer & Quinn
Filed: 2/9/2011 CL11000611
Brian Scott Hughes and Kelly Elizabeth Hughes v. Kerby-Hughes Enterprises, LLC, Jerel Kerby, Daphne Kerby and Heidi Phetteplace
The plaintiffs are suing for defamation, tortious interference with economic expectancy and statutory conspiracy and seeking compensatory damages of $30,000 and punitive damages of $350,000.
Law firm: D. Hayden Fisher
Filed: 2/10/2011 CL11000649
Devon Clarke v. Gary Alonzo Poston and Steves and Sons, Inc.
The plaintiff, a temporary employee assigned to the defendant’s door factory, was struck by defendant Poston on Sep. 17, 2010. The plaintiff is seeking punitive damages from defendant Poston and negligent retention of an unfit, unqualified and dangerous employee from the defendant Steves. The plaintiff is seeking compensatory damages of $750,000 and punitive damages of $350,000.
Law firm: Reid Goodwin
Filed: 2/10/2011 CL11000658
Abbott Group, LLC v. Anderson Knight, LLC and BDO USA, LLP
The plaintiff is seeking $102,000 from the defendants for breach of contract, anticipatory breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Lawfirm: Hirschler Fleischer
Filed: 2/10/2011 CL11000660
Laura Verheul v. James Hogan and City of Richmond
The plaintiff was injured when the vehicle she was riding in on Canal Street was struck by a vehicle that had been struck by the defendant’s police vehicle on May 23, 2010. The plaintiff is seeking a judgment of $250,000.
Law firm: Emroch & Kilduff
Filed: 2/11/2011 CL11000668
Barbara Fletcher v. Park City of Virginia Center, Inc. and Park City of Richmond, Inc.
The plaintiff tripped and fell over a turned up rug at the entrance of the store on Feb. 14, 2009 and is seeking a judgment of $100,000 with interest.
Law firm: Whitehead & Chiocca
Filed: 2/11/2011 CL11000688
Henrico County
Architects Dayton Thompson & Associates, P.C. v. McKinley Properties, L.C.
The plaintiff is seeking a judgment of $25,303.50 for breach of contract for design services for the construction of the Virginia Department of Corrections Parole and Probation office.
Law firm: Vandeventer Black
Filed: 2/8/2011 CL11000385
Tammy L. Hylton v. Bozzuto Management Company and Nathan Pavey
The plaintiff is alleging a violation of her rights under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and is seeking compensatory damages of $75,000 and punitive damages of $150,000 for being continually subjected to suggestive and derogatory remarks and creating a hostile work environment.
Law firm: Bowen, Champlin, Foreman & Rockecharlie
Filed: 2/8/2011
Capital One Services LLC v. Bay Harbor Professional Services, LLC f/k/a Staff Focus Consulting, LLC
The plaintiff is seeking damages in access of $700,000 for breach of contract by the defendant.
Law firm: Murphy & McGonigle
Filed: 2/9/2011 CL11000406
Chesterfield County
Eddie Sills III v. Kerkim LLC
The plaintiff is seeking $100,000 in damages after being fired unfairly, alleging that the defendant terminated him due to his re-injury on the job while his prior worker’s compensation claim was pending.
Law firm: Crowley & Crowley
Filed: 2/7/2011 CL11000303
B L-Buford LLC, a Delaware LLC and Real LLC, a California LLC v. Hopewell-Prince George Driving School, Inc. and Michael W. Hodson and Kathryn K. Hodson
The plaintiff is seeking $86,384.80, with interest and costs, for defendant’s defaulting on a lease for space at Buford Court Commons.
Law firm: Stephen A. Isaacs
Filed: 2/9/2011 CL11000326
Intelligrated Systems, Inc. v. RMD Land, LC and SDS Automation, Inc.
The plaintiff is asking the court to enforce a mechanics lien on a property owned by defendant RMD Land. The plaintiff provided work and services for the Glaxosmithkline factory at 1600 Ruffin Mill Road, Walthall Building E, in Colonial Heights, in May 2010. The plaintiff is suing for breach of contract, quantum meruit and/or unjust enrichment and asking for $79,317.03 with interest and costs.
Law firm: Vandeventer Black
Filed: 2/9/2011 CL11000328
Federal Cases:
Sean A. Jones v. Autopart International Inc.
Plaintiff seeks unpaid and overtime wages under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Law firm: Marks & Harrison
Filed: 2/7/11
James Brown v. Freeman Enterprises, Inc.
Plaintiff seeks unpaid overtime wages under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Law firm: Nelson & Tucker PLC
Filed: 1/26/11
Joy Stone v. Pro Finishes Plus Inc. and Mattos Inc.
Plaintiff seeks unpaid and overtime wages under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Law firm: Curwood Law Firm
Filed: 1/18/11
William D. Perkins, on behalf of himself and all other similarly situated v. James B. Crawford, et. al, Massey Energy Company and Alpha Natural Resources
Plaintiff filed class action suit on behalf of holders of Massey Energy Company common stock. Plaintiff alleges the proposed acquisition of the company by Alpha Natural Resources is flawed and unfairly devalues the common stock price. The suit seeks to block the proposed acquisition and negotiate a new sale in the best interest of shareholders.
Law firm: Finkelstein Thompson LLP
Filed: 2/04/11
Benjamin Mostaed, on behalf of himself and all other similarly situated v. James B. Crawford, et. al, Massey Energy Company and Alpha Natural Resources
Plaintiff filed class action suit on behalf of holders of Massey Energy Company common stock. Plaintiff alleges the proposed acquisition of the company by Alpha Natural Resources is flawed and unfairly devalues the common stock price. The suit seeks to block the proposed acquisition and negotiate a new sale in the best interest of shareholders.
Law firm: Finkelstein Thompson LLP
Filed: 2/02/11
Shirley Shaheen v. The Wellpoint Companies Inc.
Plaintiff charges her former employee with defamation, defamation per se, breach of contract. Plaintiff alleges two WellPoint employees falsely accused her of lying about the facts that led to the termination of one of Shaheen’s subordinates. As a result Shaheen was terminated herself. Plaintiff seeks compensatory damages of $10 million, punitive damages of $350,000, and expenses. Plaintiff also seeks $185 reimbursement for her Plantronics Cordless Headset.
Law firm: The Hawkins Law Firm PC
Filed: 2/1/11
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The Docket is a listing of recent civil lawsuits filed in nearby courts that RBS believes are of interest to its readers. RBS is not implying guilt or innocence of either party or whether the claims alleged in each suit have any merit.
Circuit Court:
City of Richmond
Sa’ad El-Amin v. Virginia Commonwealth University, Michael Rao and Eugene P. Trani
The plaintiff is seeking to a declaratory judgment that states that Trani and VCU’s action with regard to Saint Philip Hospital and Nursing School Dormitory, the Well at the Egyptian Building, the Jacob House and the African Burial Ground constituted damage of historic sites. The plaintiff is asking for: highly visible signage that marks the footprint of Saint Philip Hospital and Nursing School Dormitory; removal of pavement over the Well adjacent to the Egyptian Building and financing for a proper excavation; removal of asphalt covering cellar and foundation of Jacob House; and, an award of taxable costs incurred by the plaintiff in the prosecution of this matter.
Law firm: Pro Se
Filed: 2/10/2011 CL11000663
John L. Haubert v. Burgerbusters, Inc.
The plaintiff was injured on May 27, 2009, while eating a burrito [private]at the Taco Bell located at 13640 Hull Street and cracked a tooth on a kernel of rice that was uncooked and “extremely hard” and is seeking $380,768.08 plus costs.
Law firm: Joel D. Bieber and Richard W. Zahn, Jr.
Filed: 2/7/2011 CL11000582
Mary Paige Via v. City of Richmond, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Inc., Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Foundation and Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
The plaintiff attended a Valentine’s dinner at the garden in 2009 and tripped and fell in a conservatory and is seeking a judgment of $75,000.
Law firm: Bucci & Dix
Filed: 2/7/2011 CL11000584
Ann Thigpen v. Richmond 1, LLC, Regal Cinemas, Inc., Regal Cinemedia Corporation and Richmond 1 Cinema, LLC, Regal Commonwealth 20 Center and Regal Entertainment Group
The plaintiff fell into a bank of seats while trying to seat herself in a darkened theatre on Feb. 15, 2009, and is seeking a judgment of $300,000 with interest and costs.
Law firm: Locke, Partin, DeBoer & Quinn
Filed: 2/9/2011 CL11000611
Brian Scott Hughes and Kelly Elizabeth Hughes v. Kerby-Hughes Enterprises, LLC, Jerel Kerby, Daphne Kerby and Heidi Phetteplace
The plaintiffs are suing for defamation, tortious interference with economic expectancy and statutory conspiracy and seeking compensatory damages of $30,000 and punitive damages of $350,000.
Law firm: D. Hayden Fisher
Filed: 2/10/2011 CL11000649
Devon Clarke v. Gary Alonzo Poston and Steves and Sons, Inc.
The plaintiff, a temporary employee assigned to the defendant’s door factory, was struck by defendant Poston on Sep. 17, 2010. The plaintiff is seeking punitive damages from defendant Poston and negligent retention of an unfit, unqualified and dangerous employee from the defendant Steves. The plaintiff is seeking compensatory damages of $750,000 and punitive damages of $350,000.
Law firm: Reid Goodwin
Filed: 2/10/2011 CL11000658
Abbott Group, LLC v. Anderson Knight, LLC and BDO USA, LLP
The plaintiff is seeking $102,000 from the defendants for breach of contract, anticipatory breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Lawfirm: Hirschler Fleischer
Filed: 2/10/2011 CL11000660
Laura Verheul v. James Hogan and City of Richmond
The plaintiff was injured when the vehicle she was riding in on Canal Street was struck by a vehicle that had been struck by the defendant’s police vehicle on May 23, 2010. The plaintiff is seeking a judgment of $250,000.
Law firm: Emroch & Kilduff
Filed: 2/11/2011 CL11000668
Barbara Fletcher v. Park City of Virginia Center, Inc. and Park City of Richmond, Inc.
The plaintiff tripped and fell over a turned up rug at the entrance of the store on Feb. 14, 2009 and is seeking a judgment of $100,000 with interest.
Law firm: Whitehead & Chiocca
Filed: 2/11/2011 CL11000688
Henrico County
Architects Dayton Thompson & Associates, P.C. v. McKinley Properties, L.C.
The plaintiff is seeking a judgment of $25,303.50 for breach of contract for design services for the construction of the Virginia Department of Corrections Parole and Probation office.
Law firm: Vandeventer Black
Filed: 2/8/2011 CL11000385
Tammy L. Hylton v. Bozzuto Management Company and Nathan Pavey
The plaintiff is alleging a violation of her rights under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and is seeking compensatory damages of $75,000 and punitive damages of $150,000 for being continually subjected to suggestive and derogatory remarks and creating a hostile work environment.
Law firm: Bowen, Champlin, Foreman & Rockecharlie
Filed: 2/8/2011
Capital One Services LLC v. Bay Harbor Professional Services, LLC f/k/a Staff Focus Consulting, LLC
The plaintiff is seeking damages in access of $700,000 for breach of contract by the defendant.
Law firm: Murphy & McGonigle
Filed: 2/9/2011 CL11000406
Chesterfield County
Eddie Sills III v. Kerkim LLC
The plaintiff is seeking $100,000 in damages after being fired unfairly, alleging that the defendant terminated him due to his re-injury on the job while his prior worker’s compensation claim was pending.
Law firm: Crowley & Crowley
Filed: 2/7/2011 CL11000303
B L-Buford LLC, a Delaware LLC and Real LLC, a California LLC v. Hopewell-Prince George Driving School, Inc. and Michael W. Hodson and Kathryn K. Hodson
The plaintiff is seeking $86,384.80, with interest and costs, for defendant’s defaulting on a lease for space at Buford Court Commons.
Law firm: Stephen A. Isaacs
Filed: 2/9/2011 CL11000326
Intelligrated Systems, Inc. v. RMD Land, LC and SDS Automation, Inc.
The plaintiff is asking the court to enforce a mechanics lien on a property owned by defendant RMD Land. The plaintiff provided work and services for the Glaxosmithkline factory at 1600 Ruffin Mill Road, Walthall Building E, in Colonial Heights, in May 2010. The plaintiff is suing for breach of contract, quantum meruit and/or unjust enrichment and asking for $79,317.03 with interest and costs.
Law firm: Vandeventer Black
Filed: 2/9/2011 CL11000328
Federal Cases:
Sean A. Jones v. Autopart International Inc.
Plaintiff seeks unpaid and overtime wages under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Law firm: Marks & Harrison
Filed: 2/7/11
James Brown v. Freeman Enterprises, Inc.
Plaintiff seeks unpaid overtime wages under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Law firm: Nelson & Tucker PLC
Filed: 1/26/11
Joy Stone v. Pro Finishes Plus Inc. and Mattos Inc.
Plaintiff seeks unpaid and overtime wages under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Law firm: Curwood Law Firm
Filed: 1/18/11
William D. Perkins, on behalf of himself and all other similarly situated v. James B. Crawford, et. al, Massey Energy Company and Alpha Natural Resources
Plaintiff filed class action suit on behalf of holders of Massey Energy Company common stock. Plaintiff alleges the proposed acquisition of the company by Alpha Natural Resources is flawed and unfairly devalues the common stock price. The suit seeks to block the proposed acquisition and negotiate a new sale in the best interest of shareholders.
Law firm: Finkelstein Thompson LLP
Filed: 2/04/11
Benjamin Mostaed, on behalf of himself and all other similarly situated v. James B. Crawford, et. al, Massey Energy Company and Alpha Natural Resources
Plaintiff filed class action suit on behalf of holders of Massey Energy Company common stock. Plaintiff alleges the proposed acquisition of the company by Alpha Natural Resources is flawed and unfairly devalues the common stock price. The suit seeks to block the proposed acquisition and negotiate a new sale in the best interest of shareholders.
Law firm: Finkelstein Thompson LLP
Filed: 2/02/11
Shirley Shaheen v. The Wellpoint Companies Inc.
Plaintiff charges her former employee with defamation, defamation per se, breach of contract. Plaintiff alleges two WellPoint employees falsely accused her of lying about the facts that led to the termination of one of Shaheen’s subordinates. As a result Shaheen was terminated herself. Plaintiff seeks compensatory damages of $10 million, punitive damages of $350,000, and expenses. Plaintiff also seeks $185 reimbursement for her Plantronics Cordless Headset.
Law firm: The Hawkins Law Firm PC
Filed: 2/1/11
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