The following is a compilation of recent lawsuits involving area businesses and organizations. These are strictly allegations that have yet to be proven in a court of law. Readers are advised to contact the parties listed, or the court, for more information concerning the individual claims.
CHICOPEE DISTRICT COURT
Tamara Gordievsky v. Spring Valley Mart
Allegation: Negligence in property maintenance, causing injury: $2,557.03
Filed: 7/14/09
FRANKLIN SUPERIOR COURT
Cindy Foster, Executor of the Estate of Karen Marquis v. Uma Raghunathan, M.D.
Allegation: Defendant’s failure to properly treat Marquis’ medical condition led to her death: $25,000
Filed: 6/30/09
Mary English and Margaret Perri v. Lifetyme Exteriors, LLC
Allegation: Breach of home repairs and painting contract: $37,946.15
Filed: 7/10/09
Sally Orluk and Walter Jarvi v. Richard & Paula Sheridan and Orange Oil Company Inc.
Allegation: Improperly installed heating unit, causing property damage and personal injury: $546,192.15
Filed: 7/23/09
GREENFIELD DISTRICT COURT
Crystal L. DeMaria v. Green River Honda
Allegation: Negligent failure to repair motorcycle, causing accident and personal injury: $3,262.05
Filed: 6/18/09
Leader Home Center Inc. v. W. Kulig Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $14,073.85
Filed: 6/11/09
Oldcastle Precast Inc. v. Blue Waters Marine Aggregates, LLC
Allegation: Defendant’s agent, while driving a tractor, negligently damaged the trailer in an accident: $12,000
Filed: 6/10/09
HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT
Alan E. Pranka v. Harman Stove Co., et al
Allegation: Product liability: $209,070.65
Filed: 6/22/09
JoAnne Grybosh v. Hartley Brother Landscaping Inc.
Allegation: Breach of contract: $118,000
Filed: 7/2/09
Mark P. Soticheck v. CRS Environmental, LLC
Allegation: Breach of employment contract: $53,500
Filed: 6/30/09
Marlin Controls Inc. v. Lapinsky Electric Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $35,584.32
Filed: 7/2/09
Michael A. Lind and Lisa A. Bishop, Jointly as Administrators of the Estate of Corey M. Lind v. Domino’s Pizza Inc. and Alex A. Morales
Allegation: Compensatory and punitive damages resulting from negligent supervision and wrongful death: $15 million
Filed: 6/16/09
OFC Capital Corporation v. Berkshire-Westwood Graphics Group Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of promissory notes: $417,149.06
Filed: 7/14/09
Ryder Transportation Services v. Berkshire-Westwood Graphics Group
Allegation: Non-payment of truck lease and service agreement: $36,289.64
Filed: 6/08/09
Susan Mani v. United Bank and Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury, and Murphy, P.C.
Allegation: Breach of contract, fraud, unjust enrichment, and conversion: $13,441,340
Filed: 6/25/09
United Cooperative Bank v. Washington Mutual Bank
Allegation: Breach of warranty; defendant cashed forged instrument and then presented to United Bank for payment: $38,066.89
Filed: 6/15/09
HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT
Christopher G. and Sarah D. Pelkey v. Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 8006
Allegation: Dram shop liability: $111,731.49
Filed: 7/06/09
Don Lia, et al v. Environmental Compliance Services Inc.
Allegation: Damages resulting from breach of contract for environmental consulting services: $20 million
Filed: 7/21/09
Green & Sons Inc. v. Protestant Episcopal Church
Allegation: Non-payment of construction goods and services: $576,953.20
Filed: 7/20/09
Universal Forest Products Eastern Division Inc. v. Trak Petroleum, LLC and Patrick Tannous
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $15,184.45
Filed: 7/30/09
HOLYOKE DISTRICT COURT
Cook Builders Supply Company Inc. v. Ryan Landscaping
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $6,412.41
Filed: 7/16/09
Lora Barrett v. B.F. Donuts Inc. d/b/a Dunkin Donuts
Allegation: Failure to maintain entryway, causing injuries: $17,690
Filed: 6/08/09
NORTHAMPTON DISTRICT COURT
Designcrete of America, LLC v. Stone Soup Concrete, LLC d/b/a Kustom Decokrete
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $2,693.02
Filed: 7/8/09
L. Francis Dionne v. Northampton Ford Inc.
Allegation: Failure to deliver purchased vehicle and failure to return purchase price upon written demand: $12,221
Filed: 6/26/09
Premier Supply Group Inc. v. Al’s Heating & Cooling Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $4,886.24
Filed: 6/30/09
Premier Supply Group Inc. v. Advanced Mechanical Services, LLC
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $24,179.57
Filed: 6/30/09
TBF Financial, LLC v. Somatic Systems Institute Inc.
Allegation: Plaintiff seeks to recover damages for breach of a business lease: $8,149.47
Filed: 7/22/09
PALMER DISTRICT COURT
Alexander and Karen Averette v. Good Deal Auto
Allegation: Breach of contract for purchase of motor vehicle: $10,000
Filed: 6/16/09
BRT Extrusions Inc. v. Ledlight Illuminated Signs, LLC
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $4,168.17
Filed: 6/15/09
Capital One Bank, N.A. v. Carter McLeod Realty Company, LLC
Allegation: Monies owed for credit advanced: $4,279.37
Filed: 6/05/09
SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. v. F.W. Dwyer Co., LLC
Allegation: Non-payment of workers’ compensation insurance: $19,480.66
Filed: 7/8/09
Michael R. Tryon v. Home Depot USA
Allegation: Defendant sold and installed a defective door causing damage to plaintiff’s home: $8,417.42
Filed: 6/25/09
New England Industrial Uniform Rental Services v. Herb Holden Trucking
Allegation: Breach of uniform rental agreement: $15,739.72
Filed: 6/30/09
Poultry Products Inc. v. Li’s Brothers
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $4,662.03
Filed: 6/22/09
Robin Belgrade v. Six Flags Inc.
Allegation: Defect in pavement, causing injury: $25,000
Filed: 7/13/09
Zulma Sinisterra v. Giggle Gardens Child Center
Allegation: Negligence in property maintenance, causing slip and fall: $6,382
Filed: 6/19/09
WESTFIELD DISTRICT COURT
Amerifirst Home Improvement Finance Co. v. Custom Craft Industries
Allegation: Breach of contract: $10,228.37
Filed: 7/3/09
BKM Total Office v. Floors Above and Brian Glynn
Allegation: Defective installation of flooring at Barnes Aerospace: $19,878.88
Filed: 6/16/09
