July 20

Craig Cooper vs. Matthew Hill

PA-G. Patrick Jacobs; J-Thompson

* Cooper, an Ohio resident, says he was struck as a pedestrian by a vehicle operated by Hill at Spurlockville in July 2009 while staying with his grandmother. He seeks compensatory damages, pre- and post-judgment interest and court costs.

Case number: 11-C-152

July 27

Katie Hall, individually and as administratrix of the estate of Brian Keith Hall, deceased vs. Unum Life Insurance Co. of America

PA-John J. Polak, Matthew M. Hatfield; J-Thompson

* Katie HAll says she was the primary beneficiary of proceeds payable from the accidental death of B.K. Hall under Patriot Coal's plan insured by Unum. B.K. Hall died September 2010 in an accident. Plaintiff says her claim was denied by Unum last November, and her appeals were refused in February and May. She seeks recovery of all benefits under terms of the plan as well as pre-judgment interest, court costs and other relief.

Case number: 11-C-154

July 29

Lucille Jordan vs. Xinergy of West Virginia Inc., JMP Coal Holdings LLC, Raven Crest Contracting LLC, Steven R. Mullings Excavating Inc., Virginia Explosives & Drilling Co. Inc., Virginia Drilling Co. LLC and Bundy Auger Mining Inc.

PA-John Skaggs; J-Thompson

* Jordan says defendant companies began blasting through bedrock in June 2007 near her property in Costa. She says blasting caused damage to her homes and real property, decreasing their value and creating expenses for repairs. She also cites substantial annoyance and inconvenience. She seeks compensatory damages, pre- and post-judgment interest, court costs and other relief.

Case number: 11-C-155

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