Chesterfield Circuit Court
Mediterranean Shipping Company (USA) Inc., as agent for Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. v. Ayalex, LLC t/a Ayalex Group; and Does 1-5
Plaintiff says defendant and its assignees failed to retrieve goods that plaintiff had loaded, packed and transported to ports of destination, making defendant responsible for all port fees, detention charges, accessorial charges and damages pursuant to the bill of lading in the amount of $52,662.74.
Attorneys: P. George Eliades II of The Eliades Law Firm
Filed: 11/13/2024
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WS Connelly & Co., LLC d/b/a Landscape Supply, LLC d/b/a Environmental Construction Solutions v. Green Wave Contractors, Inc.
Plaintiff says it extended credit for landscaping materials and is owed the principal amount of $171,831.82.
Attorneys: William A. Young III
Filed: 11/13/2024
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David G. Munn v. Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores, Inc. and John Doe
Plaintiff, who is legally blind, says on/about Oct. 20, 2023, he was seated at a table at 12401 Redwater Creek Road, Chester, and that Doe had been warned minutes earlier by other employees to be more careful so that she did not spill food and drink on defendant’s invitees, then spilled hot coffee, drinks and plates of food for other invitees onto plaintiff and failed to render proper aid. Plaintiff says he was burned and suffered permanent injuries, and seeks compensatory damages of $2 million.
Attorneys: Thomas D. Lane of The Joel Bieber Firm
Filed: 11/15/2024
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Brandon Smith v. Tiffany Norwood; Matthew Pittman; and Ruckart Real Estate, Inc.
Plaintiff says Ruckart was engaged by Norwood and Pittman to market a home in Moseley for sale, and while there on/about Sept. 5, 2023, to view the premises, at no time did defendants warn that the attic floor, comprised of plywood boards, was incomplete and the attic lacked lighting, and when he stepped directly from the pull-down steps through a hatch in the second floor, he stepped onto exposed sheetrock and fell through the ceiling, sustaining serious injuries. Plaintiff seeks judgment of $500,000.
Attorneys: Bridget Long of Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen
Filed: 11/15/2024
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Henrico Circuit Court
Phyllis Watts v. Holladay Hospitality Group, LLC and 14 related entities
Plaintiff says on Jan. 12, 2023, as she stepped into the shower/tub at the Fairfield Inn & Suites at 11625 Lakeridge Pkwy., Ashland, she immediately fell, sustaining significant injuries, defendants having failed to provide a rubber mat, and upon notifying defendants, was told plaintiff was “not the first one to fall in the bathtub.” Plaintiff alleges negligence and seeks compensatory damages of $70,000.
Attorneys: M. Scott Bucci of Cantor Grana Buckner Bucci
Filed: 11/12/2024
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Helen Jean Land v. Virginia Spine Specialists, PLLC; Spotsylvania Medical Center, Inc. d/b/a Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center (Spotsylvania Co); and Mudit Sharma, M.D.
Plaintiff says Sharma performed invasive and unnecessary surgical procedures on her spine on Nov. 9, 2022, that deviated from the standard of care and left her in worse condition, and says she was then forced to endure a spinal fusion procedure and continues to have severe pain and significant injuries. Plaintiff seeks judgment of $3 million.
Attorneys: Charles R. Carlton of Marks & Harrison
Filed: 11/12/2024
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Kapitus Servicing, Inc. v. Star Commercial Janitorial Service, Inc. d/b/a Star Commercial Janitorial Service; and Sherman Brake
Plaintiff says the Glen Allen business is in default of a loan agreement and seeks judgment in the principal amount of $132,355.
Attorneys: Nhon H. Nguyen of Nguyen|Ballato
Filed: 11/13/2024
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Kapitus Servicing, Inc. v. Bluewater Industries Inc. d/b/a Bluewater Industries; and Justin Gilbert
Plaintiff says the Washington state business is in default of a loan agreement and seeks judgment in the principal amount of $153,325.
Attorneys: Nhon H. Nguyen of Nguyen|Ballato
Filed: 11/14/2024
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Kapitus Servicing, Inc. v. Uzmack Electric, Inc. d/b/a Uzmack Electric; and Dale Uzmack
Plaintiff says the Pennsylvania business is in default of two financial agreements and seeks judgment in the principal amount of $191,988.
Attorneys: Nhon H. Nguyen of Nguyen|Ballato
Filed: 11/14/2024
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Patricia G. Hill v. B.J.’s Restaurants, Inc. d/b/a B.J.’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
Plaintiff says on April 12, 2024, at 12010 W. Broad St., she was entering through the side of a double door that was propped open, and as she entered, she placed her hand onto the closed door, and whatever was holding the door open slammed shut, crushing her hand and fingers. Plaintiff alleges negligence and seeks judgment of $375,000.
Attorneys: Thomas M. Konvicka of The Joel Bieber Firm
Filed: 11/15/2024
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Richmond Circuit Court
Milton Jeffers v. Lowe’s; Lowe’s Companies, Inc.; Lowe’s Home Centers, Inc.; and Lowe’s Home Centers, LLC
Plaintiff says on Nov. 6, 2022, at 4551 S. Laburnum Ave., he was injured when a large hand truck collided with and fell on his foot. Plaintiff claims damages of $70,000.
Attorneys: George W. Gray III of Kerns & Kastenbaum
Filed: 11/7/2024
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Spiro & Browne, PLC v. D.E. Mitchell, LLC
Plaintiff says defendant failed to pay for legal services and seeks judgment of $36,318.45.
Attorneys: David G. Browne of Spiro & Browne
Filed: 11/18/21024
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Sharon Clark v. Colonial Downs Group, LLC; CDI Churchill Downs Incorporated; and Howard Lawn Care
Plaintiff says on Dec. 23, 2022, at Rosie’s Gaming Emporium on Midlothian Parkway, she slipped on black ice in the parking lot, suffering injuries to her neck, back and head. Plaintiff seeks judgment of $750,000.
Attorneys: Jonathan E. Halperin and Helen T. Vu of Halperin Law Center
Filed: 11/8/2024
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Kathleen Stephens v. Clayton Properties Group, Inc. d/b/a CraftMaster Homes a/k/a Mungo Homes; CRMHII, LLC f/k/a CraftMaster Homes, Inc. a/k/a CraftMaster Homes, a division of Mungo Homes; Mungo Homes, Inc., individually and as successor-in-interest to CraftMaster Homes; Plumbright Plumbing, Inc.; Virginia Natural Gas, Inc. d/b/a Virginia Natural Gas Company; and John Doe entities and individuals
Plaintiff says she and her husband purchased a new home in the Viniterra neighborhood of New Kent County in December 2022, and on Jan. 3, 2023, while cooking on the gas cooktop, the gas line leading to the cooktop was not tightened properly, leading to a natural gas leak which ignited, struck plaintiff and caused her to suffer permanent injuries. Plaintiff seeks judgment of $1,825,000.
Attorneys: Ashley T. Davis and Courtney A. Van Winkle of Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen
Filed: 11/12/2024
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Kapitus Servicing, Inc. v. Hair Candy Salon Inc. d/b/a Cloud IX Salon; and Yossi Azarl
Plaintiff says the Florida business is in default of two financial agreements and seeks judgment in the principal amount of $163,301.
Attorneys: Nhon H. Nguyen of Nguyen|Ballato
Filed: 11/13/2024
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Kapitus Servicing, Inc. v. Mechanical Engineers Inc. d/b/a Mechanical Engineering Heating; and Ryan John
Plaintiff says the Michigan business is in default of a forward purchase agreement and seeks judgment in the principal amount of $188,224.
Attorneys: Nhon H. Nguyen of Nguyen|Ballato
Filed: 11/13/2024
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Kapitus Servicing, Inc. v. Stone Brothers Funeral Home, Inc. d/b/a Stone Brothers Funeral Home; and Samuel Gaines
Plaintiff says the Florida business is in default of a forward purchase agreement and seeks judgment in the principal amount of $151,495.
Attorneys: Nhon H. Nguyen of Nguyen|Ballato
Filed: 11/13/2024
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Katherine A. Morelli v. Dollar Tree, Inc.
Plaintiff says on Dec. 15, 2023, at 6757 Lake Harbour Drive, Midlothian, as she turned into an aisle, she unexpectedly encountered an unloaded and unattended low flatbed cart, and she collided with it, causing her to fall and suffer significant injuries. Plaintiff claims damages of $200,000.
Attorneys: Ryan T. Walker and Michael J. Braggs of Marks & Harrison
Filed: 11/15/2024
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