The Docket: Local court roundup for 5.22.25

Chesterfield Circuit Court

Tricia McKinney Risby v. Augustine Roofing LLC
Plaintiff says defendant was hired to replace the roof on her sunroom, which was done improperly, allowing water intrusion, and the work had to be corrected by another company. Plaintiff claims damages of $85,000.
Attorneys: Joshua Akil of Barber Law Firm
Filed: 5/1/2025
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Barbara S. Woody v. Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity, Inc. d/b/a, a/k/a – Restore Shop – Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity and Richmond Habitat Restore Chesterfield
Plaintiff says on/about June 23, 2023, she was shopping in the retail store at 1201 Mall Drive when an unstable door fell from a display, striking her and causing her to fall and sustain injuries. Plaintiff asks judgment of $350,000.
Attorneys: Gregory S. Hooe of Marks & Harrison
Filed: 5/5/2025
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Kevin M. Penrose v. Next Step Construction, LLC and David Ray Bruce, individually
Plaintiff says Bruce, in his individual and corporate capacity, instigated and procured his prosecution, falsely and maliciously and with the intent to force plaintiff to pay Next Step monies allegedly owed by plaintiff and to further injure plaintiff’s reputation in the community, with full knowledge that the charge of brandishing a firearm was without any reasonable or probable cause. Plaintiff says the charge resulted in suspension of his federal license to buy, sell and store firearms Jan. 30-May 7, 2024, disrupting his business, and seeks compensatory damages of $75,000, and punitive, $75,000.
Attorneys: Graham T. Jennings Jr.
Filed: 5/5/2025
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Henrico Circuit Court

Piedmont Service Group, LLC v. Cesa Solutions, LLC
Plaintiff says defendant has failed to pay invoices for plumbing, heating and AC services at what is now From the Heart Church Ministries of Richmond, and seeks judgment of $125,119.10.
Attorneys: Stephen M. Faraci Sr. and Zanas D. Talley of Whiteford, Taylor & Preston
Filed: 4/30/2025
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EBF Holdings, LLC d/b/a Everest Business Funding v. Baldwin Brothers Inc. LLC d/b/a Colonial Granite; and Charles Wesley Baldwin
Plaintiff says defendant is in default of a revenue-based financing agreement and seeks judgment of $55,755.
Attorneys: Joseph A. Davies and Byron L. Saintsing of Smith Debnam Narron Drake Saintsing & Myers
Filed: 5/1/2025
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Anita G. Hackett v. Cooper’s Hawk Richmond, LLC; Coopers Hawk Intermediate Holdings, LLC; Short Pump Town Center LLC; Brookfield Properties (USA II) LLC; Brookfield Properties Management, LLC; QIC Properties US, Inc.; Starr Companies; and Starr Indemnity & Liability Company
Plaintiff says on/about May 14, 2023, at Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant at 11792 W. Broad St., as she was walking to her vehicle after having picked up an order for four people, an uneven and dangerous condition in the sidewalk near the dumpster caused her to trip and fall onto her outstretched hands and face, sustaining injuries, and upon information and belief, defendants had prior knowledge of the dangerous condition.
Plaintiff seeks judgment of $1 million.
Attorneys: Brooke Alexander and Richard Naylor of River Run Law
Filed: 5/1/2025
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Kapitus Servicing, Inc. v. Hussey Bros., Inc. d/b/a Hussey Bros.; and Elizabeth D. Slaten
Plaintiff says the Connecticut business is in default of a forward purchase agreement and seeks judgment in the principal amount of $210,690.
Attorneys: Nhon H. Nguyen of Nguyen | Ballato
Filed: 5/6/2025
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Matt C. Whitworth and Lindsey A. Whitworth v. Historic Contracting, LLC t/a Savoy Properties; and William L. Pangburn
Plaintiffs allege breach of contract and fraud in the renovation of their home, and allege defendants intentionally delayed their performance and misled plaintiffs about the work being done to extract more money. Plaintiffs say the work done was poor and incomplete and seek compensatory damages of $442,035.71, trebled, and punitive, $350,000.
Attorneys: Stewart R. Pollock and Rebecca A. Roberts of Moran Reeves & Conn
Filed: 5/6/2025
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Verneeky Jackson v. Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. and River City Capital
Plaintiff says on/about May 8, 2023, at 7552 W. Broad St., she slipped on the sidewalk and fell on a substance on the ground, sustaining serious injuries. Plaintiff seeks judgment of $250,000.
Attorneys: Joshua Wilson of NovaLegalGroup
Filed: 5/7/2025
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NBPIII Chesapeake LLC v. TradePort Logistics
Plaintiff says defendant is in breach of a commercial lease agreement at 600 Curtis Saunders Court, Chesapeake, having failed to pay rent on a lease that was to expire May 31, 2030, and having abandoned the property Feb. 28, 2024. Plaintiff seeks judgment of at least $10,661,257.27.
Attorneys: Anders T. Sleight of Offit Kurman; and Kelly Frey of Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky & Popeo
Filed: 5/7/2025
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Asphalt Emulsion Industries, LLC v. Lanco Paving, Inc.
Plaintiff says defendant has failed to pay plaintiff for manufacturing and supplying asphalt emulsion for road projects, owing $57,490.05.
Attorneys: Thomas B. Hodges Jr. of Hodges Law Firm
Filed: 5/7/2025
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Richmond Circuit Court

Brooke Toney, administrator of the estate of Jean Peele, deceased v. Parham Care Center, LLC d/b/a Parham Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center; Rybst Central Manager, LLC; LTC Holdings, Inc. a/k/a Medical Facilities of America, Inc.; Parham Holdings LLC; and Joy Kelley, R.N.
Plaintiff says despite knowing that Peele had dementia and was a high fall risk, defendants allowed her to fall several times, the last on Aug. 24, 2024, which led to her death. Plaintiff alleges negligence and seeks judgment of $4 million.
Attorneys: Ellen C. Bognar of Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen
Filed: 4/29/2025
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Heather Leise, administrator of the estate of Mary Jo Redmon, deceased v. MCAP Seaton LLC d/b/a Commonwealth Senior Living at Bon Air; MCAP Seaton VII Holding LLC; and Mary Harmon
Plaintiff says Redmon was allowed to develop pressure sores in the care of defendants, which led to sepsis and acute kidney injury, leading to her death. Plaintiff alleges negligence and seeks judgment of $4 million.
Attorneys: Ellen C. Bognar of Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen
Filed: 4/29/2025
CL25002244

Horizon Forest Products, L.P. v. George E. Weaver, individually and d/b/a Weaver Flooring, LLC and d/b/a Weaver Flooring
Plaintiff says defendant has failed to pay invoices and wrote several bad checks, and seeks the principal amount of $44,462.72, and punitive damages of $16,000.
Attorneys: W. Ashley Burgess of Sands Anderson
Filed: 5/2/2025
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Ellen Pinkard v. Healthcare Services Group, Inc.; John Thornton; and Essex Rehabilitation & Care Center, LLC d/b/a Carrington Place of Tappahannock
Plaintiff says on May 12, 2023, Thornton moved her wheelchair in such a fashion that her left leg broke, but she did not receive medical care until 30 hours later at a hospital. Plaintiff alleges negligence and seeks judgment of $2 million.
Attorneys: Joshua D. Silverman of Silverman Law Firm
Filed: 5/2/2025
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Sandra Jane Cobbs v. Hull Street Enterprise LLC d/b/a Trio Restaurant and Lounge
Plaintiff says on/about May 25, 2024, at 3817 Hull Street Road N, a floorboard in the ladies’ room slipped out from under her, causing her to fall and sustain serious injuries, and that defendant had prior knowledge of the loose floorboard but failed to repair it. Plaintiff asks judgment of $1 million.
Attorneys: Brooke Alexander and Richard Naylor of River Run Law
Filed: 5/7/2025
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Lightweight Hauling, LLC v. Ryder Truck Rental, Inc. d/b/a Ryder Transportation Services
Plaintiff claims damages of $45,000, saying defendant fraudulently and without cause breached a truck lease and servicing agreement.
Attorneys: Brian T. Telfair
Filed: 5/8/2025
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David L. Phillips v. 1401 to 1413 E Cary Street LLC; Evernest, LLC; and Evernest Too, LLC
Plaintiff says on Jan. 22, 2024, at commercial property and his place of employment at 101 S. 14th St., the elevator carrying him suddenly plunged one or more stories before abruptly braking, causing him to suffer permanent injuries. Plaintiff says defendant knew or should have known that the elevator was unfit, and seeks compensatory damages of $500,000.
Attorneys: Steven L. Lauer of The Joel Bieber Firm
Filed: 5/8/2025
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