Chesterfield Circuit Court
U.S. Bank National Association d/b/a U.S. Bank Equipment Finance v. Elitetrans LLC; Ali Altom; Alsadig Mohamed; and Omar Elshowaya
Plaintiff says defendants have defaulted on an equipment lease agreement, and seeks judgment in the principal amount of $35,826.66.
Attorneys: Bradley T. Canter of The Law Office of Ronald S. Canter
Filed: 5/20/2025
CL25004780
Oliver Garcia, administrator of the estate of Carol Ann Garcia v. Chippenham & Johnston-Willis Hospitals, Inc.
Plaintiff says due to negligence of defendant, Ms. Garcia, with a four-day history of gastrointestinal issues, died approximately 10 hours after arriving at the hospital via EMS. Plaintiff asks judgment of $5 million.
Attorneys: T. Noel Brooks and Jess A. Baez of Brooks & Baez
Filed: 5/20/2025
CL25004826
Kapitus Servicing, Inc. v. Mesh LLC d/b/a Mesh Fabrication; Jovica Milic; and Gary P. Grooms
Plaintiff says the Florida business is in default of a forward purchase agreement and seeks judgment in the principal amount of $322,210.75.
Attorneys: Nhon H. Nguyen of Nguyen | Ballato
Filed: 5/21/2025
CL25004859
Kapitus Servicing, Inc. v. Herb Holden Trucking Inc. d/b/a Herb Holden Trucking; and Kathleen A. Holden
Plaintiff says the Connecticut business is in default of a forward purchase agreement and seeks judgment in the principal amount of $228,886.68.
Attorneys: Nhon H. Nguyen of Nguyen | Ballato
Filed: 5/21/2025
CL25004860
Kapitus Servicing, Inc. v. J.C.R. Development, LLC d/b/a J.C.R. Development; Jerry D. Jones; and Casey J. Jones
Plaintiff says the Nevada business is in default of a forward purchase agreement and seeks judgment in the principal amount of $419,705.
Attorneys: Nhon H. Nguyen of Nguyen | Ballato
Filed: 5/21/2025
CL25004861
Kapitus Servicing, Inc. v. Franca Service Inc. d/b/a Franca Services; and David Franca
Plaintiff says the Massachusetts business is in default of a forward purchase agreement and seeks judgment in the principal amount of $506,580.
Attorneys: Nhon H. Nguyen of Nguyen | Ballato
Filed: 5/21/2025
CL25004863
Henrico Circuit Court
FCCI Insurance Company v. PowerTec, Inc.; MacTavish 1708 LLC; Brett Londeree; and Alice Armstrong
Plaintiff says PowerTec entered into a subcontract with Clark Construction Group on/about Oct. 25, 2022, in connection with a project at the Scada System Replacement Project-Operations Center in Glen Allen, and plaintiff issued a performance bond and payment bond on behalf of PowerTec, as principal, and in favor of Clark, and on/about Dec. 26, 2023, defendant notified Clark that it was closing immediately and would no longer perform the subcontract, thereby making a claim under the bonds. Plaintiff says it paid $816,000 to Clark, and defendants have failed and refused to indemnify and hold plaintiff harmless.
Attorneys: P. George Eliades II of The Eliades Law Firm
Filed: 5/16/2025
CL25003461
Larlane Barnhart, administrator of the estate of Michael D. Barnhart Sr. v. Wal-Mart Stores East, LP
Plaintiff says on/about June 12, 2023, at 7901 Brook Road, Barnhart stepped around his vehicle and onto a storm grate with excessively large drainage openings that caused his foot to go through and he fell, causing injuries. Plaintiff asks judgment of $74,500.
Attorneys: Stephen K. Webb and Andrew S. Herzog of Parcell, Webb & Baruch
Filed: 5/19/2025
CL25003489
Kelvin Rae Teasley, administrator of the estate of Raevon Teasley, deceased v. Rybst Central Manager, LLC; Henrico Care Center, LLC d/b/a Henrico Health & Rehabilitation Center; LTC Holdings, Inc.; and Amanda D. Coleman
Plaintiff says because of defendants’ negligence, plaintiff’s decedent suffered an aspiration emergency that led to hypoxemia that caused his death. Plaintiff seeks compensatory damages of $5 million.
Attorneys: Howard W.R. Bullock and Christopher L. Spinelli of Emroch & Kilduff
Filed: 5/19/2025
CL25003501
Malachi Fleming v. John McLaughlin, D.D.S. and Tremont Road Dental Super, P.C. d/b/a Spencer Dental
Plaintiff says when he awakened from anesthesia after having teeth extracted May 8, 2024, he was advised he had a “superficial” burn to his right lower lip due to the overheating of the dental handpiece, when in reality it was a third-degree burn and he was admitted to VCU Health, where he remained for three days. Plaintiff says he has endured severe pain, scarring and loss of feeling and sensation in the injured area, which causes him to unexpectedly drool without warning. Plaintiff seeks judgment of $3 million.
Attorneys: Thomas L. Johnson Jr. and Christopher L. Anderson of Bricker Anderson & Johnson
Filed: 5/19/2025
CL25003511
James Maurice Hopkins v. Anissa Charles; David Bretches; Airbnb, Inc.; Airbnb Stays, Inc.; Airbnb Travel, LLC; Airbnb Payments, Inc.; and Airbnb Insurance Agency LLC
Plaintiff says he tripped and fell at an Airbnb property at 708 N. 32nd St. in Richmond on/about Dec. 26, 2023, because there was a change in elevation between the walkway and the steps, and no lighting, and he sustained permanent injuries and disfigurement. Plaintiff seeks judgment of $2.5 million.
Attorneys: Danielle B. Kent and Scott D. Fitzgerald of Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen
Filed: 5/21/2025
CL25003745
Paul Michael Jones v. Sarika S. Tripathi, M.D.; George Theodore Harris II, D.O.; Jonathan W. Bekenstein, M.D.; Stephanie F. Sill, N.P.; Ahmadur Rahman Siddiqui, M.D.; Franz Albert Ong Ante Obusan, M.D.; Padmalatha Dharanikota, M.D.; Commonwealth Infectious Diseases, LLC; Henrico Doctors’ Neurology Associates, LLC d/b/a Neurological Associates (Chesterfield Co) d/b/a HCA Virginia Neurological Associates; Southeastern Intensivist Services, P.C.; Virginia Hospitalists, Inc.; Chippenham & Johnston-Willis Hospitals, Inc. d/b/a CJW Medical Center d/b/a Johnston-Willis Hospital
Plaintiff says despite numerous workups and tests in May 2023 under the care of defendants, then in June, July and August, due to their negligence he was not diagnosed with cryptococcal meningitis until he was transferred to the Cleveland Clinic on Aug. 24. Plaintiff says the delays and misdiagnoses led to permanent injuries, including aphasia, irreversible hearing loss, severe gait impairment and a profound loss of independence. Plaintiff seeks judgment of $10 million.
Attorneys: Lee Livingston and Anthony T. Greene of Livingston Law Group
Filed: 5/22/2025
CL25003586
Richmond Circuit Court
Saltwater Properties, LLC v. Baness Contractors LLC
Plaintiff says defendant was contracted to provide construction services at 109 Overbrook Road, failed to meet the deadline and abandoned the project, and the work done was deficient, forcing plaintiff to hire another contractor. Plaintiff asks judgment of $70,000.
Attorneys: Patrick C. Henry II of Marrs & Henry
Filed: 5/15/2025
CL25002420
Robin L. Smith v. Ahold Delhaize USA Services, LLC; Food Lion, LLC; and Wilton Commercial IV, LLC
Plaintiff says on Aug. 6, 2023, at 16615 Mountain Road, Hanover, she was caused to be permanently injured when she slipped on transparent fluid in the floor. Plaintiff asks judgment of $450,000.
Attorneys: Christopher L. Spinelli of Emroch & Kilduff
Filed: 5/15/2025
CL25002410
LaSatt N. Tillman v. The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing LLC and CVI Power Plant, LLC
Plaintiff says on Aug. 9, 2024, at the restaurant at 4708 East Old Main St., she slipped on a wet elevator floor, sustaining injuries for which she seeks $500,000.
Attorneys: John C. Shea and Joseph E. Dean II of Marks & Harrison
Filed: 5/16/2025
CL25002422
Cynthia Keene v. Henry Briggs & Associates, Inc.; Vasilios Education Center, Inc.; Jumpstart U2, Inc.; and Moore 34 Two, LLC
Plaintiff says on July 8, 2023, she was moving into a residence at 9th East Leigh St. and using the back stairwell, when without warning a step gave out, causing her to fall and sustain permanent injuries. Plaintiff asks judgment of $350,000.
Attorneys: Steven L. Lauer of The Joel Bieber Firm
Filed: 5/16/2025
CL25002432
Christopher Conley, administrator of the estate of Karen Denise Ottesen, deceased v. VCU Health System Authority
Plaintiff says decedent developed pressure sores in the care of defendant, causing severe injuries, and seeks judgment of $3 million.
Attorneys: Jason E. Messersmith and F. Alex Coletrane of Coletrane & Messersmith
Filed: 5/16/2025
CL25002435
Chesterfield Circuit Court
U.S. Bank National Association d/b/a U.S. Bank Equipment Finance v. Elitetrans LLC; Ali Altom; Alsadig Mohamed; and Omar Elshowaya
Plaintiff says defendants have defaulted on an equipment lease agreement, and seeks judgment in the principal amount of $35,826.66.
Attorneys: Bradley T. Canter of The Law Office of Ronald S. Canter
Filed: 5/20/2025
CL25004780
Oliver Garcia, administrator of the estate of Carol Ann Garcia v. Chippenham & Johnston-Willis Hospitals, Inc.
Plaintiff says due to negligence of defendant, Ms. Garcia, with a four-day history of gastrointestinal issues, died approximately 10 hours after arriving at the hospital via EMS. Plaintiff asks judgment of $5 million.
Attorneys: T. Noel Brooks and Jess A. Baez of Brooks & Baez
Filed: 5/20/2025
CL25004826
Kapitus Servicing, Inc. v. Mesh LLC d/b/a Mesh Fabrication; Jovica Milic; and Gary P. Grooms
Plaintiff says the Florida business is in default of a forward purchase agreement and seeks judgment in the principal amount of $322,210.75.
Attorneys: Nhon H. Nguyen of Nguyen | Ballato
Filed: 5/21/2025
CL25004859
Kapitus Servicing, Inc. v. Herb Holden Trucking Inc. d/b/a Herb Holden Trucking; and Kathleen A. Holden
Plaintiff says the Connecticut business is in default of a forward purchase agreement and seeks judgment in the principal amount of $228,886.68.
Attorneys: Nhon H. Nguyen of Nguyen | Ballato
Filed: 5/21/2025
CL25004860
Kapitus Servicing, Inc. v. J.C.R. Development, LLC d/b/a J.C.R. Development; Jerry D. Jones; and Casey J. Jones
Plaintiff says the Nevada business is in default of a forward purchase agreement and seeks judgment in the principal amount of $419,705.
Attorneys: Nhon H. Nguyen of Nguyen | Ballato
Filed: 5/21/2025
CL25004861
Kapitus Servicing, Inc. v. Franca Service Inc. d/b/a Franca Services; and David Franca
Plaintiff says the Massachusetts business is in default of a forward purchase agreement and seeks judgment in the principal amount of $506,580.
Attorneys: Nhon H. Nguyen of Nguyen | Ballato
Filed: 5/21/2025
CL25004863
Henrico Circuit Court
FCCI Insurance Company v. PowerTec, Inc.; MacTavish 1708 LLC; Brett Londeree; and Alice Armstrong
Plaintiff says PowerTec entered into a subcontract with Clark Construction Group on/about Oct. 25, 2022, in connection with a project at the Scada System Replacement Project-Operations Center in Glen Allen, and plaintiff issued a performance bond and payment bond on behalf of PowerTec, as principal, and in favor of Clark, and on/about Dec. 26, 2023, defendant notified Clark that it was closing immediately and would no longer perform the subcontract, thereby making a claim under the bonds. Plaintiff says it paid $816,000 to Clark, and defendants have failed and refused to indemnify and hold plaintiff harmless.
Attorneys: P. George Eliades II of The Eliades Law Firm
Filed: 5/16/2025
CL25003461
Larlane Barnhart, administrator of the estate of Michael D. Barnhart Sr. v. Wal-Mart Stores East, LP
Plaintiff says on/about June 12, 2023, at 7901 Brook Road, Barnhart stepped around his vehicle and onto a storm grate with excessively large drainage openings that caused his foot to go through and he fell, causing injuries. Plaintiff asks judgment of $74,500.
Attorneys: Stephen K. Webb and Andrew S. Herzog of Parcell, Webb & Baruch
Filed: 5/19/2025
CL25003489
Kelvin Rae Teasley, administrator of the estate of Raevon Teasley, deceased v. Rybst Central Manager, LLC; Henrico Care Center, LLC d/b/a Henrico Health & Rehabilitation Center; LTC Holdings, Inc.; and Amanda D. Coleman
Plaintiff says because of defendants’ negligence, plaintiff’s decedent suffered an aspiration emergency that led to hypoxemia that caused his death. Plaintiff seeks compensatory damages of $5 million.
Attorneys: Howard W.R. Bullock and Christopher L. Spinelli of Emroch & Kilduff
Filed: 5/19/2025
CL25003501
Malachi Fleming v. John McLaughlin, D.D.S. and Tremont Road Dental Super, P.C. d/b/a Spencer Dental
Plaintiff says when he awakened from anesthesia after having teeth extracted May 8, 2024, he was advised he had a “superficial” burn to his right lower lip due to the overheating of the dental handpiece, when in reality it was a third-degree burn and he was admitted to VCU Health, where he remained for three days. Plaintiff says he has endured severe pain, scarring and loss of feeling and sensation in the injured area, which causes him to unexpectedly drool without warning. Plaintiff seeks judgment of $3 million.
Attorneys: Thomas L. Johnson Jr. and Christopher L. Anderson of Bricker Anderson & Johnson
Filed: 5/19/2025
CL25003511
James Maurice Hopkins v. Anissa Charles; David Bretches; Airbnb, Inc.; Airbnb Stays, Inc.; Airbnb Travel, LLC; Airbnb Payments, Inc.; and Airbnb Insurance Agency LLC
Plaintiff says he tripped and fell at an Airbnb property at 708 N. 32nd St. in Richmond on/about Dec. 26, 2023, because there was a change in elevation between the walkway and the steps, and no lighting, and he sustained permanent injuries and disfigurement. Plaintiff seeks judgment of $2.5 million.
Attorneys: Danielle B. Kent and Scott D. Fitzgerald of Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen
Filed: 5/21/2025
CL25003745
Paul Michael Jones v. Sarika S. Tripathi, M.D.; George Theodore Harris II, D.O.; Jonathan W. Bekenstein, M.D.; Stephanie F. Sill, N.P.; Ahmadur Rahman Siddiqui, M.D.; Franz Albert Ong Ante Obusan, M.D.; Padmalatha Dharanikota, M.D.; Commonwealth Infectious Diseases, LLC; Henrico Doctors’ Neurology Associates, LLC d/b/a Neurological Associates (Chesterfield Co) d/b/a HCA Virginia Neurological Associates; Southeastern Intensivist Services, P.C.; Virginia Hospitalists, Inc.; Chippenham & Johnston-Willis Hospitals, Inc. d/b/a CJW Medical Center d/b/a Johnston-Willis Hospital
Plaintiff says despite numerous workups and tests in May 2023 under the care of defendants, then in June, July and August, due to their negligence he was not diagnosed with cryptococcal meningitis until he was transferred to the Cleveland Clinic on Aug. 24. Plaintiff says the delays and misdiagnoses led to permanent injuries, including aphasia, irreversible hearing loss, severe gait impairment and a profound loss of independence. Plaintiff seeks judgment of $10 million.
Attorneys: Lee Livingston and Anthony T. Greene of Livingston Law Group
Filed: 5/22/2025
CL25003586
Richmond Circuit Court
Saltwater Properties, LLC v. Baness Contractors LLC
Plaintiff says defendant was contracted to provide construction services at 109 Overbrook Road, failed to meet the deadline and abandoned the project, and the work done was deficient, forcing plaintiff to hire another contractor. Plaintiff asks judgment of $70,000.
Attorneys: Patrick C. Henry II of Marrs & Henry
Filed: 5/15/2025
CL25002420
Robin L. Smith v. Ahold Delhaize USA Services, LLC; Food Lion, LLC; and Wilton Commercial IV, LLC
Plaintiff says on Aug. 6, 2023, at 16615 Mountain Road, Hanover, she was caused to be permanently injured when she slipped on transparent fluid in the floor. Plaintiff asks judgment of $450,000.
Attorneys: Christopher L. Spinelli of Emroch & Kilduff
Filed: 5/15/2025
CL25002410
LaSatt N. Tillman v. The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing LLC and CVI Power Plant, LLC
Plaintiff says on Aug. 9, 2024, at the restaurant at 4708 East Old Main St., she slipped on a wet elevator floor, sustaining injuries for which she seeks $500,000.
Attorneys: John C. Shea and Joseph E. Dean II of Marks & Harrison
Filed: 5/16/2025
CL25002422
Cynthia Keene v. Henry Briggs & Associates, Inc.; Vasilios Education Center, Inc.; Jumpstart U2, Inc.; and Moore 34 Two, LLC
Plaintiff says on July 8, 2023, she was moving into a residence at 9th East Leigh St. and using the back stairwell, when without warning a step gave out, causing her to fall and sustain permanent injuries. Plaintiff asks judgment of $350,000.
Attorneys: Steven L. Lauer of The Joel Bieber Firm
Filed: 5/16/2025
CL25002432
Christopher Conley, administrator of the estate of Karen Denise Ottesen, deceased v. VCU Health System Authority
Plaintiff says decedent developed pressure sores in the care of defendant, causing severe injuries, and seeks judgment of $3 million.
Attorneys: Jason E. Messersmith and F. Alex Coletrane of Coletrane & Messersmith
Filed: 5/16/2025
CL25002435