Plaintiff: Evan Sullivan
Defendant: John Anderson
Court: Albemarle County Circuit
What’s at issue: Whether Anderson, the landlord, is required to pay for utilities that he “caused or permitted…to be terminated” on December 28, 2007. According to the suit, Anderson refused to restore services, “leaving [plaintiff] and his family without capacity for washing, bathing, flushing, or cooking.”
What’s at stake: $200 for spoiled food, as well as out of pocket damages for eating out, and the cost of purchasing propane for a heater. General damages of $1,250 are also sought, in addition to $1,000 in punitive damages.
What’s the status: On January 24, 2008, the court entered a temporary injunction for Sullivan so that his utilities would be restored. A month later, the injunction was extended through April. Anderson then filed a motion to evict, but the General District Court cancelled the lease in favor of Sullivan, which meant he didn’t have to pay back rent. The suit is still pending.
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