The Docket: Local court roundup for 5.1.25

Chesterfield Circuit Court

Charles R. Coklow Jr. v. Coyner Construction, LLC d/b/a Coyner Custom Homes; and C. Priest Construction, LLC
Plaintiff says on/about May 13, 2023, he was caused to fall on mud and water run-off that had collected in his driveway due to run-off from the neighboring property under construction at 8136 Lake Margaret Terrace, because of defendants’ negligence. Plaintiff seeks judgment of $275,000.
Attorneys: Jason M. Hart of The Joel Bieber Firm
Filed: 4/15/2025
CL25003585

American Express National Bank v. Boardsports Etc and Cherry Rose
Plaintiff says defendant is in breach of a credit account and seeks judgment of $44,957.98.
Attorneys: Phillip Grubbs
Filed: 4/15/2025
CL25003587

John Warrick v. BLT Kitchen Remodeling, LLC and Bob Leffew
Plaintiff says he put a $35,000 deposit down for remodeling work at his home on Dec. 12, 2024, and as of Jan. 25, 2025, defendants had failed to do any work, which Leffew said had “fallen through the cracks.” Plaintiff says he terminated the contract for non-performance and defendants have failed to return his deposit.
Attorneys: William W. Tunner and Daniel-Lester S. Edwards of ThompsonMcMullan
Filed: 4/15/2025
CL25003594

Zachary T. Hoffman; Christina S. Hoffman; and Vision AMO, Corp. v. Gregory G. Bourque; Elite Tax Planning, LLC; and Taxplanadvisors.com
Plaintiffs say defendants breached their duties to timely file their extension and tax returns, and a new accountant discovered multiple mistakes in tax returns that were filed, resulting in significant fees, interest and penalties. Plaintiffs seek damages of $366,000.
Attorneys: Christine A. Williams of Durrette, Arkema, Gerson & Gill
Filed: 4/15/2025
CL25003612

10825 Hull Street Road LLC v. E&M Tanega LLC; Ernesto Tanega; and Mishel Villegas
Plaintiff says defendants have breached a commercial lease agreement and seeks damages of $229,392.33.
Attorneys: P. Matthew Roberts of Nguyen | Ballato
Filed: 4/15/2025
CL25003615

Wells Fargo Bank, National Association v. Brandywine Valley Consultants, Inc. and Robin Langerhans
Plaintiff says defendant is in breach of a credit agreement and seeks judgment of $157,356.38.
Attorneys: Patrick R. Kelly of Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith
Filed: 4/17/2025
CL25003686

Jerry Wiley v. PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc.
Plaintiff says on Aug 8, 2023, while traveling from Charlotte to Richmond, an agent of defendant failed to lock the wheels on a wheelchair supplied by defendant, causing the wheelchair to roll forward on the jetway and eject him, causing him to hit his head. Plaintiff seeks damages of $72,000.
Attorneys: D. Bradley Kent of Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen
Filed: 4/18/2025
CL25003709

Henrico Circuit Court

Brooke Lipscomb v. VDT Khuu Floor Install
Plaintiff says she paid defendant $43,048 to perform construction services at her home in May 2024, and in January 2025, the owner of defendant company died with no procedures in place for construction services to continue and minimal services performed. Plaintiff seeks judgment of $43,048.
Attorneys: C. Daniel Waters of HarrisLoftus
Filed: 4/15/2025
CL25002622

Beacon Sales Acquisition, Inc. v. All About Roofing & Remodeling, LLC and Christopher Haddix
Plaintiff says defendant owes $35,239.85 for goods purchased on credit.
Attorneys: C. Daniel Waters of HarrisLoftus
Filed: 4/16/2025
CL25002653

ZMA Properties LLC and Ramatu Ujiri v. Stephen Harrell and ZMA Properties LLC
Plaintiff, a resident of Canada, says parties formed a limited liability company to invest in real estate in Virginia and that she funded 100% of the purchase, repairs and improvements of investment properties, and Harrell, co-owner of DYNProperty, served as manager. Plaintiff says per the agreement, she was to receive 100% of proceeds of the sale of the properties, and Harrell a $10,000 commission. Plaintiff says defendant has violated the agreement and converted funds, and seeks injunctive relief and no less than $305,000, among other relief.
Attorneys: Timothy G. Moore and Sam Serra Cerchio of Spotts Fain
Filed: 4/17/2025
CL25002659

Timothy C. Bellows and Bryan Courtney v. Jeff Palumbo; Nick Bawa; Mike Broggie; The Estate of Pat Hull; Hull Entertainment LLC; and Clarland Group LLC
Plaintiffs say on/about June 15, 2019, Palumbo, Bawa, Hull Entertainment and Clarland Group entered into an agreement to purchase plaintiffs’ business, Virginia Leisure Group LLC, which operated as a Carefree Boat Club licensee at Rocketts Landing. Among the provisions, plaintiffs say, were that defendants were to remain at Rocketts Landing and individual defendants were to sign promissory notes of $80,000 each, along with the initial payment of $40,000, for a total purchase price of $200,000. Plaintiffs say defendants have since moved the location of the boat club, sold assets without consulting or obtaining approval of plaintiffs, have failed to continue to provide plaintiffs’ “admin access” to a database of the boat club, and have defaulted on payments. Plaintiffs seek judgment of $150,132.15.
Attorneys: James E. Hannon Jr. of Williams & Hannon
Filed: 4/17/2025
CL25002662

Richmond Circuit Court

W.O. Grubb Steel Erection Incorporated v. Clearwater Construction, Inc.
Plaintiff says it provided services at a construction site and defendant has failed to pay the full amount due. Plaintiff asks judgment of $55,630.
Attorneys: James A. Allen and Alexandria N. Pinkleton of Hirschler Fleischer
Filed: 4/14/2025
CL25001907

Patricia L. Flaherty v. Sheetz, Inc. and Sudley Manor Acres, Inc.
Plaintiff says Oct. 6, 2023, she sustained serious injuries when she attempted to sit down on a metal chair provided to customers in the convenience store in Manassas, and it collapsed, sending her to the floor and causing the back of her head to slam on the floor. Plaintiff seeks judgment of $3 million.
Attorneys: John C. Shea, Daniel E. Savage and Andrea Carver of Marks & Harrison
Filed: 4/14/2025
CL25001912

Tercel Tweedy v. Jewelry Kingz, LLC
Plaintiff says defendant, which operated at Southpark Mall, misclassified him as an independent contractor rather than an employee, unlawfully withheld wages and refused to pay the full amount of his wages, and retaliated against him for reporting and refusing to participate in unlawful behavior. Plaintiff seeks damages of $404,393.03.
Attorneys: Lila S. Shelley and Blackwell N. Shelley Jr. of Shelley Cupp Schulte
Filed: 4/15/2025
CL25001924

Cohen James Clark v. Patricia Lange, M.D.; Megan Newsom, M.D.; Erica Johnson, M.D.; Sally Boyd, M.D.; Christopher Anderson, M.D.; Haoxuan Xu, M.D.; MCV Associated Physicians d/b/a VCU Health MCV Physicians; and Commonwealth of Virginia
Plaintiff says as a result of defendants’ failure to properly manage, assess, investigate or treat plaintiff’s condition prior to performing a bowel anastomosis, and failure to ensure that the resected bowel segments were appropriate for anastomosis, plaintiff sustained significant and permanent injuries, prolonged hospitalization and ongoing pain and suffering. Plaintiff seeks judgment of $3 million.
Attorneys: Lee Livingston and Anthony T. Greene of Livingston Law Group
Filed: 4/17/2025
CL25002017

Diamond Thomas v. St. Mary’s Hospital of Richmond, Inc. d/b/a Bon Secours-
St. Mary’s Hospital of Richmond, LLC; Erikka Welch, R.N.; OBHG Virginia, LLC; and Nicole C. Rankins, M.D.
Plaintiff says due to the negligence of defendants, her baby was delivered apneic and floppy and was admitted to NICU with severe metabolic acidosis and other injuries. Plaintiff seeks judgment of $5 million.
Attorneys: Jonathan M. Petty and Brielle M. Hunt of Phelan Petty
Filed: 4/18/2025
CL25002011A

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