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

Czar Distributing Inc. v. Creative Design Custom Homes
Allegation: Non-payment of goods and services rendered: $1,060
Filed: 8/13/08

Tony Canty v. Gemini Property Services
Allegation: Failure to complete bathroom remodeling project: $2,000
Filed: 8/18/08

FRANKLIN SUPERIOR COURT

Ryan J. Holmgren v. Dunkin Donuts Inc.
Allegation: Plaintiff sustained personal injury when he sat on a needle: $2,504
Filed: 8/14/08

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT

Corey Hebert ppa Mark Hebert v. Dick’s Sporting Goods
Allegation: Negligence and product liability causing injury: $62,900
Filed: 8/06/08

Kimberly Gauthier v. Pride Plazas Inc.
Allegation: Negligence in placement of air compressor causing injury: $650,000
Filed: 8/07/08

Kimberlee Estrella v. T.D. Banknorth, N.A.
Allegation: Employment discrimination: $25,000+
Filed: 8/07/08

Melinda Tillman v. the Mercy Hospital Inc.
Allegation: Employment discrimination: $25,000+
Filed: 8/07/08

T.D. Banknorth, N.A. v. Tremblay Electric
Allegation: Non-payment of debt: $66,634.90
Filed: 8/21/08

HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT

Christopher Martin v. Hampshire, Franklin, & Hampden Agricultural Society
Allegation: Poor maintenance of racetrack causing injury to rider: $750,000
Filed: 9/02/08

Leonard E. Belcher v. Bishop Burner Service
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $104,000
Filed: 8/28/08

NORTHAMPTON DISTRICT COURT

Meade G. Burrows v. Pioneer Valley Roofing
Allegation: Failure to fulfill terms of contract: $4,000
Filed: 8/07/08

PALMER DISTRICT COURT

The Bell/Simons Companies v. Monson Heating
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $8,118.08
Filed: 7/18/08

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT

Agar Supply Company v. Spark Fish and Steven Parrot
Allegation: Non-payment on judgment: $17,298.10
Filed: 8/04/08

Christopher F. Fava v. Yellow Book USA Inc.
Allegation: Breach of advertising contract: $24,860
Filed: 8/13/08

Stephen & Jeanne Kuchyt v. Sentry Fence
Allegation: Breach of contract and deceptive business practices: $8,081
Filed: 8/19/08

WESTFIELD DISTRICT COURT

Christine Impoco v. Hartley Brothers Landscaping Inc.
Allegation: Breach of contract pertaining to drainage work: $5,145.88
Filed: 7/15/08

David Williams v. Allen Lawnmower Company
Allegation: Plaintiff seeks damages caused by defendant: $2,000
Filed: 7/18/08