Richmond Circuit Court
Christian & Barton LLP v. Indigo Secured High Income Note LTD
Plaintiff says it represented defendant, a Bahamian company, in an action filed by Health Capital Investors Inc. and has attorneys’ fees and expenses due. Plaintiff seeks judgment in principal sum of $195,178.63.
Law firm: James E. Moore, S. Perry Coburn and Harrison M. Gates of Christian & Barton
Filed: 6/23/2014. CL14002798
Branch Banking and Trust Company v. TCS Group Inc.; JP Mount LLC; and Jamiel Adeyola
Plaintiff says defendant has defaulted on notes and seeks judgment in principal sum of $188,747.80
Law firm: Trevor B. Reid, Stephen E. Scarce and Meredith L. Yoder of Parker, Pollard, Wilton & Peaden
Filed: 6/23/2014. CL14002800
Tyrone Fuller t/a Affordable Abatement & Demolition v. Triad Demolition LLC
Plaintiff says it provided services to defendant and is owed a principal balance of $31,050.
Law firm: Stephen A. Angelidis of Steingold & Angelidis
Filed: 6/25/2014. CL14002816[private]
Sharon E. Madere v. Christian & Barton LLP; Edward B. Lumpkin; William J. Newman, Jr. and Michael W. Smith
Plaintiff conceived of and started Premier Pet Products, Inc. in 1989 with a $5,000 loan and two refurbished sewing machines, and in 2000 the company’s “Gentle Leader Headcollar” won the Consumer Digest Best Buy award. Plaintiff says she, with the advice and assistance of defendants, sold her interest in Premier Pet to Radio Systems Corporation in 2010. Plaintiff alleges that because of defendants’ negligent acts and omissions and breach of duty regarding the transaction, she did not realize dividends and at least the 10 percent minimum gain of appreciated stock for two years and suffered damages to her professional reputation. Plaintiff seeks judgment of $4 million.
Law firm: Lee Livingston and Joseph J. Avery of Livingston Law Group
Filed: 6/23/2014. CL14002805
iBAHN General Holdings Corporation v. LTD Management Company, LLC
Plaintiff says it provided Internet and related services at seven hotels owned or managed by defendant and is owed a principal balance of $67,644.84.
Law firm: Stephen A. Angelidis of Steingold & Angelidis
Filed: 6/25/2014. CL14002817
Constance Calloway v. Sean Palla; 4101 North Avenue LLC t/a Lincoln Mews Apartments I; 4101 North Avenue LLC t/a Lincoln Mews Apartments 2; and United American Security LLC
Plaintiff says she was pepper-sprayed by Palla, a security guard, outside her apartment when Palla told her boyfriend to stop grilling during a power outage. Defendant also beat her boyfriend, plaintiff says, and pulled a gun on him. Plaintiff alleges assault, battery and negligence and seeks compensatory damages of $10 million.
Law firm: A. Donald McEachin and Lakai C. Vinson of McEachin & Gee
Filed: 6/26/2014. CL14002829
Kevin Fish, a minor, by and through Brett Fish, his father and next friend v. WalMart Stores East LP, WalMart Associates Inc. and WalMart Stores Inc., collectively WalMart; and Hy-Tech Property Services Inc.
Plaintiff says defendants negligently performed snow and ice removal in the parking lot at 14501 Hancock Village Drive, Chesterfield, and as a result, Kevin fell and was injured. Plaintiff seeks judgment in principal sum of $50,000.
Law firm: Brody H. Reid and Brooke T. Alexander of Reid Goodwin
Filed: 6/26/2014. CL14002830
Meera Gokli v. Bass Pro Outdoor World LLC; Bass Properties LLC; Bass Property Group LLC; Bass Pro Group LLC; Bass Pro Shop LLC; and Bass Pro Shop
Plaintiff says she slipped and fell on a liquid substance and suffered permanent injuries, and seeks judgment in principal sum of $450,000.
Law firm: M. Scott Bucci of Bucci & Dix
Filed: 6/26/2014. CL14002831
AvePoint Inc. v. Techtra Inc.
Plaintiff, which develops and markets software, says it engaged in a value added reseller agreement with defendant, which markets and promotes software and services to end users. Plaintiff says defendant has refused to pay for certain services and seeks judgment in principal sum of not less than $35,000.
Law firm: Michael A. Montgomery and Laura E. May of Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott
Filed: 6/26/2014. CL14002836
Virginia Austin v. The Kroger Co.; Kroger Limited Partnership I; The Kroger Co. Foundation; and Kroger Dedicated Logistics Co.
Plaintiff says she was caused to fall near the hot food bar in the store at 6335 Mechanicsville Turnpike because of a spilled substance and sustained permanent injuries. Plaintiff seeks judgment in principal sum of $1.5 million.
Law firm: Robert W. O’Neal of Cannella & O’Neal
Filed: 6/27/2014. CL14002846
Bruce E. Robinson, Trustee for the bankruptcy estate of William A. Karo v. Bowles Affiliates, P.C. f/k/a Bowles & Whitehead, P.C.
Plaintiff alleges damages that have accrued and continue to accrue in the form of the loss of an improperly transferred Trust (formed when Rosalie Schwarzschild Karo inherited a large number of shares in Central National Bank, which later became Wachovia Bank and now Wells Fargo Bank), costs of settlement including fees and costs paid, litigation related expenses, costs for attorneys and fees that would not have ensued except for the conduct and breaches of duty by defendant. Plaintiff seeks compensatory damages of not less than $800,000.
Law firm: Loc Pfeiffer of Kutak Rock
Filed: 6/30/2014. CL14002863
Sharon Blevins Coates v. Mark M. Jones, M.D.; OrthoVirginia Inc.; and Chippenham & Johnston-Willis Hospitals Inc. d/b/a CJW Medical Center
Plaintiff says Jones lacerated both the popliteal artery and vein during a left knee replacement, a vascular surgeon was called to save the leg from amputation, she was given over six units of blood and spent four days in intensive care. Plaintiff says because of the negligence she now experiences persistent pain and uses a cane for ambulation and seeks judgment in principal sum of $3 million.
Law firm: Lee Livingston and Joseph Avery of Livingston Law Firm
Filed: 7/1/2014. CL14002866
Samuel Sinnenberg v. River City Renaissance, LLC
Plaintiff says he suffered a laceration to his lower left arm that severed the ulnar artery and nerve when as he was exiting from a hallway to a common area balcony at 805 N. Boulevard, a glass panel fell and shattered. Plaintiff seeks judgment in principal sum of $400,000.
Law firm: A. Blake Gayle of Zwerdling, Oppleman & Adams
Filed: 7/1/2014. CL14002873
Dana Rhea McCoy v. Hospital Corporation of America d/b/a CJW/Medical Center Chippenham Campus
Plaintiff, an employee, says she was talking with co-workers about the recent death of her brother and her situation at home and made a comment in a joking manner that she ought to strangle her boyfriend’s mother. At the end of her shift, she says she was approached by supervisors who said they were worried about her threats and forced her to be admitted to Tucker Pavilion where she was not allowed to make calls and her family was unaware of her whereabouts. Plaintiff alleges false imprisonment and failure to provide due process and seeks judgment in principal sum of $250,000.
Law firm: Terry G. Kilgore
Filed: 7/2/2014. CL14002884
Chesterfield Circuit Court
R.E. Michel Co. Inc. n/k/a R.E. Michel Co., Maryland Statutory Trust v. Suffolk Air Inc.
Plaintiff says it provided merchandise to defendant on credit and is owed a principal sum of $35,160.57.
Law firm: P. George Eliades II of The Eliades Law Firm
Filed: 6/23/2014. CL14002010
Shoosmith Bros. Inc. v. Ace Waste Richmond LLC d/b/a Ace Recycling of Richmond
Plaintiff says defendant delivered its non-recyclable construction and demolition debris to plaintiff per an agreement, and plaintiff accepted and disposed of it. Plaintiff says it has not been paid and seeks judgment in principal sum of $144,351.89.
Law firm: Jonathan S. Cave and William B. Cave of Hopson, Habenicht and Cave
Filed: 6/26/2014. CL14002064
La Bella Dona Skin Care Inc. v. Belle Femme Enterprises LLC; Bon Air Med Spa LLC; Brooke Miller; Jason Miller; Molly Smoot; Dan Smoot; Betty Gail Boyd; and Anthony Boyd
In 2012, a jury verdict declared that defendants had misappropriated the trade secrets of plaintiff and a judgment of approximately $350,000 was awarded. Plaintiff says that to date, defendants have paid less than $1,000 of the judgment. Plaintiff seeks to set aside an alleged fraudulent transaction and/or voluntary conveyance, and declare that Belle Femme is a mere continuation of Bon Air and is therefore liable for Bon Air’s debts and obligations. Plaintiff alleges statutory conspiracy, successor liability and civil conspiracy and seeks damages of at least $200,000.
Law firm: James S. Kurz, Jacquelyn A. Jones and Daniel D. Mauler of Redmon Peyton & Braswell
Filed: 6/27/2014. CL14002083
Elyce J. Cornelison v. John H. York, D.O.; John H. York, D.O. LLC; James River Spine and Joint; and Osteopathic Surgical Centers LLC d/b/a Charlottesville Surgical Center
Plaintiff says when York performed a procedure on her back and the appropriate size drill bit was not available, continued, installing the screw by hand. Afterward, plaintiff says she experienced intense pain, weakness and numbness and part of her left foot and leg was paralyzed because radiology studies revealed that the screw was impinging on the nerve root. Corrective surgery was performed by a spinal surgeon, plaintiff says, but she has suffered permanent impairment because of defendants’ negligence and seeks judgment in principal sum of $3 million.
Law firm: M. Lee Livingston and Joseph Avery of Livingston Law Firm
Filed: 6/30/2014. CL14002101
Henrico Circuit Court
Margaret Elaine Stremovihtg v. Sheetz Inc.; Steico Inc.; and South Boston Place
Plaintiff says she tripped on a metal strip protruding up from the floor while entering the restroom at 1007 Philpott Road in Halifax and sustained injuries. She seeks judgment in principal sum of $850,000.
Law firm: K. Ruppert Beirne of MeyerGoergen
Filed: 6/19/2014. CL14001652
Manakin-Quioccasin LLC v. Don Pedro West LLC and Mario Contreras
Plaintiff says defendant leased property as a restaurant at 8982 Quioccasin Road and is in breach of the lease. Plaintiff seeks judgment in principal sum of $592,258.21.
Law firm: Mark S. Paullin of Paullin Law Firm
Filed: 6/24/2014. CL14001669
Deborah O. Cutchin v. Dollar Tree Stores Inc.
Plaintiff says she tripped over a hand-held shopping basket that was sitting on the floor of a checkout aisle and suffered injuries. She seeks judgment in principal sum of $800,000.
Law firm: M. Scott Bucci of Bucci & Dix; and Ryan E. Wind of Marks & Harrison
Filed: 6/25/2014. CL14001686
Charlotte Good v. LBY LLC
Plaintiff says defendant allowed water to be on the floor of a restaurant at 4338 S. Laburnum Ave., which caused her to slip and fall. Plaintiff seeks judgment in principal sum of $750,000.
Law firm: Gary R. Hershner
Filed: 6/25/2014. CL14001689
SunTrust Bank v. Homeland Escrow LLC; Shirley S. Shaw; John A. Ward; and Jeffrey L. Stover
Plaintiff says defendant has defaulted on a line of credit and seeks judgment in principal sum of $97,654.45.
Law firm: Paul S. Bliley Jr. of Williams Mullen
Filed: 6/25/2014. CL14001710
Stock Building Supply LLC v. Davidson Builders Inc.
Plaintiff says defendant purchased building supplies on credit and it is owed a principal sum of $43,989.26.
Law firm: Richard M. Sissman of Fracassi Mahdavi Sissman & Rand
Filed: 6/25/2014. CL14001713
Roberta Cartwright v. Costco Wholesale Corp. and Club Demonstration Services Inc.
Plaintiff says defendant was providing samples inside the store at 9650 W. Broad St., and as a result of defendant’s negligence, she was caused to fall and suffer injuries. Plaintiff seeks judgment in principal sum of $250,000.
Law firm: Irving M. Blank of ParisBlank
Filed: 6/25/2014. CL14001722 [/private]
Richmond Circuit Court
Christian & Barton LLP v. Indigo Secured High Income Note LTD
Plaintiff says it represented defendant, a Bahamian company, in an action filed by Health Capital Investors Inc. and has attorneys’ fees and expenses due. Plaintiff seeks judgment in principal sum of $195,178.63.
Law firm: James E. Moore, S. Perry Coburn and Harrison M. Gates of Christian & Barton
Filed: 6/23/2014. CL14002798
Branch Banking and Trust Company v. TCS Group Inc.; JP Mount LLC; and Jamiel Adeyola
Plaintiff says defendant has defaulted on notes and seeks judgment in principal sum of $188,747.80
Law firm: Trevor B. Reid, Stephen E. Scarce and Meredith L. Yoder of Parker, Pollard, Wilton & Peaden
Filed: 6/23/2014. CL14002800
Tyrone Fuller t/a Affordable Abatement & Demolition v. Triad Demolition LLC
Plaintiff says it provided services to defendant and is owed a principal balance of $31,050.
Law firm: Stephen A. Angelidis of Steingold & Angelidis
Filed: 6/25/2014. CL14002816[private]
Sharon E. Madere v. Christian & Barton LLP; Edward B. Lumpkin; William J. Newman, Jr. and Michael W. Smith
Plaintiff conceived of and started Premier Pet Products, Inc. in 1989 with a $5,000 loan and two refurbished sewing machines, and in 2000 the company’s “Gentle Leader Headcollar” won the Consumer Digest Best Buy award. Plaintiff says she, with the advice and assistance of defendants, sold her interest in Premier Pet to Radio Systems Corporation in 2010. Plaintiff alleges that because of defendants’ negligent acts and omissions and breach of duty regarding the transaction, she did not realize dividends and at least the 10 percent minimum gain of appreciated stock for two years and suffered damages to her professional reputation. Plaintiff seeks judgment of $4 million.
Law firm: Lee Livingston and Joseph J. Avery of Livingston Law Group
Filed: 6/23/2014. CL14002805
iBAHN General Holdings Corporation v. LTD Management Company, LLC
Plaintiff says it provided Internet and related services at seven hotels owned or managed by defendant and is owed a principal balance of $67,644.84.
Law firm: Stephen A. Angelidis of Steingold & Angelidis
Filed: 6/25/2014. CL14002817
Constance Calloway v. Sean Palla; 4101 North Avenue LLC t/a Lincoln Mews Apartments I; 4101 North Avenue LLC t/a Lincoln Mews Apartments 2; and United American Security LLC
Plaintiff says she was pepper-sprayed by Palla, a security guard, outside her apartment when Palla told her boyfriend to stop grilling during a power outage. Defendant also beat her boyfriend, plaintiff says, and pulled a gun on him. Plaintiff alleges assault, battery and negligence and seeks compensatory damages of $10 million.
Law firm: A. Donald McEachin and Lakai C. Vinson of McEachin & Gee
Filed: 6/26/2014. CL14002829
Kevin Fish, a minor, by and through Brett Fish, his father and next friend v. WalMart Stores East LP, WalMart Associates Inc. and WalMart Stores Inc., collectively WalMart; and Hy-Tech Property Services Inc.
Plaintiff says defendants negligently performed snow and ice removal in the parking lot at 14501 Hancock Village Drive, Chesterfield, and as a result, Kevin fell and was injured. Plaintiff seeks judgment in principal sum of $50,000.
Law firm: Brody H. Reid and Brooke T. Alexander of Reid Goodwin
Filed: 6/26/2014. CL14002830
Meera Gokli v. Bass Pro Outdoor World LLC; Bass Properties LLC; Bass Property Group LLC; Bass Pro Group LLC; Bass Pro Shop LLC; and Bass Pro Shop
Plaintiff says she slipped and fell on a liquid substance and suffered permanent injuries, and seeks judgment in principal sum of $450,000.
Law firm: M. Scott Bucci of Bucci & Dix
Filed: 6/26/2014. CL14002831
AvePoint Inc. v. Techtra Inc.
Plaintiff, which develops and markets software, says it engaged in a value added reseller agreement with defendant, which markets and promotes software and services to end users. Plaintiff says defendant has refused to pay for certain services and seeks judgment in principal sum of not less than $35,000.
Law firm: Michael A. Montgomery and Laura E. May of Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott
Filed: 6/26/2014. CL14002836
Virginia Austin v. The Kroger Co.; Kroger Limited Partnership I; The Kroger Co. Foundation; and Kroger Dedicated Logistics Co.
Plaintiff says she was caused to fall near the hot food bar in the store at 6335 Mechanicsville Turnpike because of a spilled substance and sustained permanent injuries. Plaintiff seeks judgment in principal sum of $1.5 million.
Law firm: Robert W. O’Neal of Cannella & O’Neal
Filed: 6/27/2014. CL14002846
Bruce E. Robinson, Trustee for the bankruptcy estate of William A. Karo v. Bowles Affiliates, P.C. f/k/a Bowles & Whitehead, P.C.
Plaintiff alleges damages that have accrued and continue to accrue in the form of the loss of an improperly transferred Trust (formed when Rosalie Schwarzschild Karo inherited a large number of shares in Central National Bank, which later became Wachovia Bank and now Wells Fargo Bank), costs of settlement including fees and costs paid, litigation related expenses, costs for attorneys and fees that would not have ensued except for the conduct and breaches of duty by defendant. Plaintiff seeks compensatory damages of not less than $800,000.
Law firm: Loc Pfeiffer of Kutak Rock
Filed: 6/30/2014. CL14002863
Sharon Blevins Coates v. Mark M. Jones, M.D.; OrthoVirginia Inc.; and Chippenham & Johnston-Willis Hospitals Inc. d/b/a CJW Medical Center
Plaintiff says Jones lacerated both the popliteal artery and vein during a left knee replacement, a vascular surgeon was called to save the leg from amputation, she was given over six units of blood and spent four days in intensive care. Plaintiff says because of the negligence she now experiences persistent pain and uses a cane for ambulation and seeks judgment in principal sum of $3 million.
Law firm: Lee Livingston and Joseph Avery of Livingston Law Firm
Filed: 7/1/2014. CL14002866
Samuel Sinnenberg v. River City Renaissance, LLC
Plaintiff says he suffered a laceration to his lower left arm that severed the ulnar artery and nerve when as he was exiting from a hallway to a common area balcony at 805 N. Boulevard, a glass panel fell and shattered. Plaintiff seeks judgment in principal sum of $400,000.
Law firm: A. Blake Gayle of Zwerdling, Oppleman & Adams
Filed: 7/1/2014. CL14002873
Dana Rhea McCoy v. Hospital Corporation of America d/b/a CJW/Medical Center Chippenham Campus
Plaintiff, an employee, says she was talking with co-workers about the recent death of her brother and her situation at home and made a comment in a joking manner that she ought to strangle her boyfriend’s mother. At the end of her shift, she says she was approached by supervisors who said they were worried about her threats and forced her to be admitted to Tucker Pavilion where she was not allowed to make calls and her family was unaware of her whereabouts. Plaintiff alleges false imprisonment and failure to provide due process and seeks judgment in principal sum of $250,000.
Law firm: Terry G. Kilgore
Filed: 7/2/2014. CL14002884
Chesterfield Circuit Court
R.E. Michel Co. Inc. n/k/a R.E. Michel Co., Maryland Statutory Trust v. Suffolk Air Inc.
Plaintiff says it provided merchandise to defendant on credit and is owed a principal sum of $35,160.57.
Law firm: P. George Eliades II of The Eliades Law Firm
Filed: 6/23/2014. CL14002010
Shoosmith Bros. Inc. v. Ace Waste Richmond LLC d/b/a Ace Recycling of Richmond
Plaintiff says defendant delivered its non-recyclable construction and demolition debris to plaintiff per an agreement, and plaintiff accepted and disposed of it. Plaintiff says it has not been paid and seeks judgment in principal sum of $144,351.89.
Law firm: Jonathan S. Cave and William B. Cave of Hopson, Habenicht and Cave
Filed: 6/26/2014. CL14002064
La Bella Dona Skin Care Inc. v. Belle Femme Enterprises LLC; Bon Air Med Spa LLC; Brooke Miller; Jason Miller; Molly Smoot; Dan Smoot; Betty Gail Boyd; and Anthony Boyd
In 2012, a jury verdict declared that defendants had misappropriated the trade secrets of plaintiff and a judgment of approximately $350,000 was awarded. Plaintiff says that to date, defendants have paid less than $1,000 of the judgment. Plaintiff seeks to set aside an alleged fraudulent transaction and/or voluntary conveyance, and declare that Belle Femme is a mere continuation of Bon Air and is therefore liable for Bon Air’s debts and obligations. Plaintiff alleges statutory conspiracy, successor liability and civil conspiracy and seeks damages of at least $200,000.
Law firm: James S. Kurz, Jacquelyn A. Jones and Daniel D. Mauler of Redmon Peyton & Braswell
Filed: 6/27/2014. CL14002083
Elyce J. Cornelison v. John H. York, D.O.; John H. York, D.O. LLC; James River Spine and Joint; and Osteopathic Surgical Centers LLC d/b/a Charlottesville Surgical Center
Plaintiff says when York performed a procedure on her back and the appropriate size drill bit was not available, continued, installing the screw by hand. Afterward, plaintiff says she experienced intense pain, weakness and numbness and part of her left foot and leg was paralyzed because radiology studies revealed that the screw was impinging on the nerve root. Corrective surgery was performed by a spinal surgeon, plaintiff says, but she has suffered permanent impairment because of defendants’ negligence and seeks judgment in principal sum of $3 million.
Law firm: M. Lee Livingston and Joseph Avery of Livingston Law Firm
Filed: 6/30/2014. CL14002101
Henrico Circuit Court
Margaret Elaine Stremovihtg v. Sheetz Inc.; Steico Inc.; and South Boston Place
Plaintiff says she tripped on a metal strip protruding up from the floor while entering the restroom at 1007 Philpott Road in Halifax and sustained injuries. She seeks judgment in principal sum of $850,000.
Law firm: K. Ruppert Beirne of MeyerGoergen
Filed: 6/19/2014. CL14001652
Manakin-Quioccasin LLC v. Don Pedro West LLC and Mario Contreras
Plaintiff says defendant leased property as a restaurant at 8982 Quioccasin Road and is in breach of the lease. Plaintiff seeks judgment in principal sum of $592,258.21.
Law firm: Mark S. Paullin of Paullin Law Firm
Filed: 6/24/2014. CL14001669
Deborah O. Cutchin v. Dollar Tree Stores Inc.
Plaintiff says she tripped over a hand-held shopping basket that was sitting on the floor of a checkout aisle and suffered injuries. She seeks judgment in principal sum of $800,000.
Law firm: M. Scott Bucci of Bucci & Dix; and Ryan E. Wind of Marks & Harrison
Filed: 6/25/2014. CL14001686
Charlotte Good v. LBY LLC
Plaintiff says defendant allowed water to be on the floor of a restaurant at 4338 S. Laburnum Ave., which caused her to slip and fall. Plaintiff seeks judgment in principal sum of $750,000.
Law firm: Gary R. Hershner
Filed: 6/25/2014. CL14001689
SunTrust Bank v. Homeland Escrow LLC; Shirley S. Shaw; John A. Ward; and Jeffrey L. Stover
Plaintiff says defendant has defaulted on a line of credit and seeks judgment in principal sum of $97,654.45.
Law firm: Paul S. Bliley Jr. of Williams Mullen
Filed: 6/25/2014. CL14001710
Stock Building Supply LLC v. Davidson Builders Inc.
Plaintiff says defendant purchased building supplies on credit and it is owed a principal sum of $43,989.26.
Law firm: Richard M. Sissman of Fracassi Mahdavi Sissman & Rand
Filed: 6/25/2014. CL14001713
Roberta Cartwright v. Costco Wholesale Corp. and Club Demonstration Services Inc.
Plaintiff says defendant was providing samples inside the store at 9650 W. Broad St., and as a result of defendant’s negligence, she was caused to fall and suffer injuries. Plaintiff seeks judgment in principal sum of $250,000.
Law firm: Irving M. Blank of ParisBlank
Filed: 6/25/2014. CL14001722 [/private]