Date / Jurisdiction |
Caption
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Statement of Case
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Result
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R&R Attorney
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12/29/2006 7th Appellate Dist.
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Thompson v. Eroglu
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Affirming summary judgment in favor of Defendants insurance company since
insurance coverage was properly canceled prior to accident involving motorcycle and
tractor-trailer
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Affirmed
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Brian D. Sullivan
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12/20/2006 Cuyahoga
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M. Witzke v. S. Pathroff
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Defense of auto liability personal injury claim.
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Plaintiff verdict
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12/20/2006 Supreme Court of Ohio
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Glidden Co. v. Lumbermens Mut. Cas. Co.
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Reversing denial of insurer's motion for summary judgment since insurance coverage
did not extend to purchasers of a paint business in regard to underlying lead-based
paint actions.
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Reversed
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Holly Marie Wilson
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12/18/2006 USDC No. Dist. of Ohio
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E/O Brumfield v. Tyson Foods
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Defense of wrongful death and multiple injury catastrophic trucking liability claim.
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Plaintiff verdict
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Kenneth P. Abbarno
Robert S. Yallech
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12/18/2006 Hardin
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E/O Ilo Carter v. L. Norris, M.D.
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Defense of medical malpractice wrongful death claim based on alleged surgical negligence in conducting a biopsy for gastric legion.
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Defense verdict
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Jeanne M. Mullin
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12/18/2006 Hardin
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E/O Ilo Carter v. J. Newhouser, M.D.
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Defense of wrongful death medical malpractice claim for alleged mismanaged post-operative care.
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Defense verdict
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Donald J. Moracz
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12/15/2006 Richland
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E/O Haycook v. S. Toward, M.D.
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Defense of medical malpractice wrongful death claim.
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Defense verdict
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Michael Romanello
Matthew L. Schrader
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12/15/2006 Warren
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S. Kushnir v. FedEx Freight East, Inc.
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Defense of trucking liability personal injury claim.
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Plaintiff verdict
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Robert W. Hojnoski
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12/13/2006 Cuyahoga
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J. Kawa v. D. DeVor DDS
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Arbitration defense of dental malpractice claim.
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Finding for Defendant
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Richard J. Rymond
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12/13/2006 Scioto
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E/O R. Henderson v. R. Tan, M.D.
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Defense of medical malpractice claim.
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Defense verdict
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William A. Meadows
Rick L. Weil
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12/07/2006 Mahoning
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Hazimihalis v. Boniface, M.D.
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Defense of orthopedic medical malpractice case.
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Defense verdict
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Kelly Johns
Robert D. Warner
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12/06/2006 Summit
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A. Whatley v. M. Porter
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Prosecution of plaintiff auto liability personal injury claim.
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Plaintiff verdict
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John B. Stalzer
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12/06/2006 Clark
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B. Johnson v. T. Rak, M.D.
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Defense of plastic surgery medical malpractice claim.
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Defense verdict
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Warren M. Enders
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12/05/2006 Allen
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E/O Stevens v. Wisser M.D., et al.
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Defense of cardiology medical malpractice claim.
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Defense verdict
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Donald J. Moracz
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12/05/2006 Franklin
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S. Schumer v. L. Love, M.D.
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Defense of medical malpractice claim against opthalmologist involving retinal detachment.
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Defense verdict
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12/01/2006 11th Appellate Dist.
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Dalejo Farm, Inc. v. Approved Statewide Title Agency Corp.
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Affirming summary judgment of Plaintiffs breach of contract claims in favor of
Defendant
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Affirmed
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Martin T. Galvin
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11/30/2006 Pickway
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Williamson v. Scioto Township
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Defense of governmental zoning liability claim for declaratory judgment action and damages
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Zoning allowed but damages denied
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Paul Garinger
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11/29/2006 U.S. Court of Appeals - Sixth Circuit
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Preferred Capital, Inc. v. Aetna Maintenance, Inc.
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Reversing appellate courts grant of lessees' motion to dismiss since clause in
equipment lease requiring that disputes regarding assignment be governed by the
laws of the state of incorporation of the assignee was valid and enforceable
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Reversed
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Clifford C. Masch
Holly Marie Wilson
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11/27/2006 Franklin
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City of Columbus, et al. v. Large Cartage, Inc.
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Defense of trucking liability property damage and personal injury claim.
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Defense verdict
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Michael J. Valentine
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11/27/2006 Franklin
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A. Thomas v. J. J. Kennedy
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Defense of admitted auto liability personal injury claim.
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Plaintiff verdict
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11/20/2006 Licking
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D. Dick v. Tad Tool & Dye Co.
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Prosecution of employer intentional tort case.
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Plaintiff verdict
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Paulette Ivan
D. Patrick Kasson
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11/15/2006 Supreme Court of Ohio
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Rose v. Garfield Hts.
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Denying discretionary review of appellate courts reversal of summary judgment
granted to Defendant where Police Officer sought uninsured motorist (UM) coverage
from city's insurer for hit-and-run accident
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Case Dismissed
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11/10/2006 Lake
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S. Lanzone v. Lake Hospital System
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Defense of hospital malpractice claim alleging contribution to birth trauma injury by inadequate staffing and regulations.
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Defense verdict
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Marilena DiSilvio
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11/10/2006 Lake
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S. Lanzone v. J. Zart, M.D.
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Defense of birth trauma obstetrical medical malpractice claim.
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Defense verdict
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Ronald A. Mingus
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11/03/2006 Miami
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Stephenson v. Upper Valley Family Care
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Defense of medical malpractice failure to diagnose claim.
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Plaintiff verdict
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Brian D. Goldwasser
Rick L. Weil
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11/02/2006 Cuyahoga
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P. Hodnick v. Ameriprise Auto & Home Ins. Co.
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Arbitration defense of auto liability personal injury claim.
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Finding for Defendant
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11/02/2006 USDC Dayton, OH
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E/O Zachary v. ICON Fitness & Health, Inc.
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Defense of products liability wrongful death case.
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Defense verdict
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Hugh J. Bode
Robert S. Yallech
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11/02/2006 8th Appellate Dist.
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Patitucci v. McNeal Schick Archibald & Biro
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Affirming directed verdict in a legal malpractice claim because attorney did not have a
duty to advise appellant on matters outside the scope of his representation
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Affirmed
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Clifford C. Masch
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11/01/2006 Franklin
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Orville v. Waste Management of Ohio, Inc,
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Arbitrationdefense of auto liability personal injury claim.
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Finding for claimant
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Paul Garinger
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11/01/2006 Warren, KY
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Helton v. Tarter Gate Co.
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Defense of alleged defective livestock gate and fencing system resulting in escape of domesticated animals causing automobile crash resulting in catastrophic injuries.
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Plaintiff verdict
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Brian D. Goldwasser
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10/26/2006 Mahoning
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B. Bevilacqua v. Marx, M.D.
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Defense of surgical malpractice claim.
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Defense verdict
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Thomas A. Prislipsky
Kelly Johns
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10/26/2006 Stark
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T. Miller v. R. Beighley
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Prosecution of plaintiff auto liability personal injury case.
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Plaintiff verdict
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Andrew Jamison
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10/20/2006 Cuyahoga
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E/O Savoca v. H. Shaw, M.D.
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Defense of wrongful death of 50-year old male claiming emergency room medical negligence.
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Defense verdict
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Marilena DiSilvio
Stephen E. Walters
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10/20/2006 Cuyahoga
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DeCarlo v. MacDowell
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Prosecution of plaintiff frivolous litigation and abuse of process claim.
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Plaintiff verdict
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Adam M. Fried
Bethanie E. Ricketts
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10/19/2006 Summit
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D. Artrip v. Wadsworth Rittman Hospital
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Defense of physical therapy services medical malpractice claim.
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Defense verdict
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Stephan C. Kremer
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10/19/2006 8th Appellate Dist.
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Sesko v. Caw
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Affirming summary judgment in favor of Defendant insurance company because
Plaintiff failed to
provide timely notice and the policy did not cover a loss based upon disability benefits.
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Affirmed
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Michelle J. Sheehan
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10/13/2006 Montgomery
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M. Smith v. Global Executive Mortgage
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Defense of creditor liability claim under Mortgage Broker Act.
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Plaintiff verdict
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Gregory D. Brunton
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10/07/2006 Jefferson
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P. Carducci v. J. Culp M.D.
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Defense of medical malpractice infectious disease claim.
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Defense verdict
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Thomas A. Prislipsky
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10/04/2006 Lucas
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E/O Revilla v. E. Shea, M.D.
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Defense of wrongful death internal medicine malpractice claim.
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Favorable Result
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Justin D. Harris
Donald J. Moracz
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09/29/2006 Cuyahoga
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D. Szerszen v. Fed Ex Freight East Inc.
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Defense of workers' compensation claim in alleging multiple lumbar disc conditions.
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Defense verdict
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Charles P. Alusheff
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09/29/2006 Trumbull
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Hasting Mutual Ins. Co. v. Pass & Seymour
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Defense of fire property damage liability claim.
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Defense verdict
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Kenneth P. Abbarno
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09/29/2006 Erie
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McKenzie v. Schmidt M.D.
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Defense of admitted liability medical malpractice claims.
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Plaintiff verdict
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Thomas B. Kilbane
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09/28/2006 8th Appellate Dist.
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Jacob v. Fadel
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Affirming summary judgment in favor of Defendant Executor since Plaintiff failed to
establish a claim as a result of eviction during probate process
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Affirmed
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Martin T. Galvin
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09/28/2006 10th Appellate Dist.
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Bright v. Family Medicine Found. Inc.
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Affirming denial of Defendants motions to vacate default judgment rendered in favor of
Plaintiff in her malpractice action.
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Affirmed
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09/26/2006 Hamilton
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R. Coleman v. Dragon City Chinese Restaurant
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Arbitration defense of commercial restaurant premises liability for personal injury from claim of adulterated food.
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Finding for Defendant
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John Dunn
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09/25/2006 Hamilton
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D. Chatman v. Frisch Restaurants, Inc.
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Arbitration defense of commercial restaurant premises claiming personal injury from adulterated food claim.
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Finding for defendant
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John Dunn
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09/21/2006 8th Appellate Dist.
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Bambeck v. Cathlioc Dioceses of Cleveland
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Affirming summary judgment in favor of Defendant since there was no contract for
electrical services performed at parish festival
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Affirmed
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Martin T. Galvin
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09/20/2006 Hamilton Municipal
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C. Brewster v. SuperValue dba Biggs
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Arbitration defense of commercial premises liabliity personal injury claim.
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Finding for Defendant
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Danny M. Newman Jr.
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09/20/2006 9th Appellate Dist.
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Galland v. Meridia Health Sys. Inc.
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Affirming summary judgment in favor of Defendant in claim for negligent infliction of
emotional distress where the young Plaintiff stepped on a contaminated suture needle
while at medical facility but was not able to comprehend any fear
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Affirmed
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Holly Marie Wilson
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09/19/2006 10th Appellate Dist.
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Kinsey v. Erie Ins. Group
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Affirming summary judgment in favor of Defendant insurance company since Plaintiff
was not entitled to underinsured motorist coverage
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Affirmed
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09/13/2006 Supreme Court of Ohio
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Sheaffer v. Westfield Ins. Co.
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Affirming appellate court's judgment sine under law -of-the-case doctrine, the denial of
jurisdiction over a discretionary appeal by the Supreme Court of Ohio settles the
issue of law appealed such that a lower court cannot retrospectively apply a
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Affirmed
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09/11/2006 CCCP
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M. Faulhaber v. M. Binder M.D.
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Defense of plastic surgical medical malpractice claim.
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Defense verdict
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Brian T. Gannon
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09/07/2006 Geauga
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J. DiCarro v. R. Mendeszoon DPM
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Defense of podiatric malpractice claim.
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Defense verdict
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Thomas B. Kilbane
Bethanie E. Ricketts
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09/05/2006 U.S. Court of Appeals - Sixth Circuit
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Curry v. Bulk Transport, Inc.
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Remanding with instructions since diversity jurisdiction was destroyed when non-
diverse parties were named Defendant is suit involving warehouse manager injured when a truck carrying potassium sulfate overturned.
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Remanded for lack of jurisdiction
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Brian D. Sullivan
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09/02/2006 Geauga
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Cunningham v. Brown
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Arbitration defense of dental malpractice claim.
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Defense verdict
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Ronald A. Mingus
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08/21/2006 12th Appellate Dist
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Land O'Lakes, Inc. v. Nationwide Tanks, Inc.
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Reversing summary judgment granted in favor of Plaintiff's subrogation claim because
of material issues regarding contributory negligence where a tank carrying liquid
fertilizer ruptured, contaminating nearby fields and streams
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Reversed
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Martin T. Galvin
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08/18/2006 Cuyahoga
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M. Porter v. T. Sidor M.D.
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Defense of wrongful death medical malpractice claim.
|
Defense verdict
|
Brian T. Gannon
William A. Meadows
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08/17/2006 Franklin
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J. Lin v. M. Lautner
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Defense of auto liability personal injury claim.
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Plaintiff verdict
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08/15/2006 USDC
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WP Hickman v. St. Clair, Esq.
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Defense of legal malpractice fraud and conspiracy claim.
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Defense verdict
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James J. Brudny, Jr
Paul-Michael La Fayette
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08/15/2006 CCCP
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B. Och v. G. Saridakis, M.D.
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Defense of pediatric medical malpractice claim.
|
Defense verdict
|
Thomas A. Prislipsky
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08/14/2006 Lorain
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J. Macken v. Wickens Herzer Panza
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Defense of legal malpractice conspiracy and fraud claim.
|
Defense verdict
|
James P. Sammon
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08/10/2006 Hamilton
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Knapp v. Saunders, et al.
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Defense of homeowners premises liability personal injury claim.
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Defense verdict
|
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08/08/2006 Cuyahoga
|
Stewart v. M.R.I.
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Defense of intellectual property and commercial dispute involving franchise operation.
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Defense verdict
|
Roy A. Hulme
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08/07/2006 Mahoning
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M. Roloson, Guardian of Eric Roloson v. D. Cestrone
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Defense of catastrophic medical malpractice claim.
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Settled
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Kenneth P. Abbarno
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08/07/2006 Portage
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Baker v. Pat Boyle Realty Co.
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Defense of real estate agent E&O claim.
|
Plaintiff verdict
|
Cynthia A. Lammert
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08/04/2006 6th Appellate Dist
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Hartman v. Schachner
|
Affirming award of prejudgment interest against Defendant for misdiagnosis of tumor in Plaintiffs ear.
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Affirmed
|
Martin T. Galvin
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08/03/2006 Mahoning
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J. Garcher et al. v. J. Botsko, M.D.
|
Defense of family practice medical malpractice claim.
|
Defense verdict
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Stephan C. Kremer
Thomas A. Prislipsky
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07/31/2006 Lucas
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T. Rayford v. Westgate Ltd. Partnership aka Clarion Hotel Toledo
|
Arbitration defense of commercial premises property damages liability claim.
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Finding for Defendant
|
Emily W. Newman
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07/27/2006 Butler
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Sellers v. L&S Sports, Inc.
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Defense of intellectual property trade association injunctive action.
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Injunction denied
|
Joseph Borchelt
|
07/26/2006 Montgomery
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Adkins v. Anderson Austin News
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Defense of employer intentional tort claim.
|
Defense verdict
|
B Scott Jones
|
07/25/2006 Cuyahoga
|
Greene v. Veal
|
Defense of auto liability personal injury claim.
|
Defense verdict
|
Michael P. Gilbride
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07/21/2006 Cuyahoga
|
McFadden v. South Pointe Hospital
|
Defense of hospital malpractice claim.
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Settled during trial for pretrial offer
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Erin Siebenhar Hess
Ronald A. Mingus
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07/21/2006 Cuyahoga
|
E/O Holman v. Kates M.D. and Cleveland Physicians Inc.
|
Defense of medical malpractice delayed diagnosis claim.
|
Defense verdict
|
Thomas B. Kilbane
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07/14/2006 Hamilton
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S. Ward v. K. Cooke
|
Arbitration defense of auto liability personal injury claim.
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Award to Plaintiff
|
Thomas B. Kilbane
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07/14/2006 Defiance
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J. Coffey v. Dollar General
|
Defense of workers' compensation psychiatric allowability claim.
|
Plaintiff verdict
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Ronald A. Fresco
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07/13/2006 8th Appellate Dist.
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Cohen v. Meridia Health Systems
|
Affirming summary judgment in favor of Defendant healthcare provider where patient
brought suit after
she cut her leg on a chair in an aisle while maneuvering her electric wheelchair at the
facility.
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Affirmed
|
Michelle J. Sheehan
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07/10/2006 Hamilton
|
L. Jause v. Aimco
|
Arbitration defense of property damage landlord liability case.
|
Finding for Defendant
|
Vincent P. Antaki
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07/07/2006 Geauga
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J. Dicarro v. M. Mendeszoon, DPM
|
Defense of podiatric medical malpractice claim.
|
Defense verdict
|
Thomas B. Kilbane
Bethanie E. Ricketts
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07/05/2006 Hamilton
|
Johnson v. Continental Casualty
|
Defense of adulterated food claim.
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Defense verdict
|
John Dunn
|
07/05/2006 Franklin
|
Shambaugh v. Liberty Mutual
|
Arbitration defense of UM liability.
|
Award to plaintiff
|
Kevin P. Foley
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07/03/2006 Stark
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E/O J. Hershey v. J. Casanova M.D.
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Defense of medical malpractice wrongful death claim.
|
Defense verdict
|
Thomas A. Prislipsky
|
06/30/2006 Cuyahoga
|
G. Sevelli v. M. Sheehan, M.D.
|
Defense of medical malpractice claim.
|
Defense verdict
|
Thomas B. Kilbane
|
06/29/2006 Stark
|
M. Robinson v. D. Smith
|
Defense of admitted liabilty legal malpractice claim.
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Award to plaintiff
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W. Bradford Longbrake
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06/26/2006 Highland
|
Nelson v. Dollar General
|
Arbitration defense of personal injury commercial premises liability claim.
|
Finding for defendant
|
Paul Garinger
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06/21/2006 Cuyahoga
|
E. Smith v. C. Scott, M.D.
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Defense of emergency medicine medical malpractice claim.
|
Defense verdict
|
Kenneth P. Abbarno
|
06/21/2006 Cuyahoga
|
E. Smith v. H. Gatha, M.D.
|
Defense of internal medicine medical malpractice claim.
|
Defense verdict
|
Robert D. Warner
|
06/20/2006 Cuyahoga
|
R. Jones v. Express Carriers
|
Arbitration defense of admitted trucking liability personal injury claim.
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Award to plaintiff
|
Brian M. Zaber
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06/20/2006 Cuyahoga
|
L. Reed v. Express Carrier Inc.
|
Arbitration defense of admitted trucking liabilty personal injury claim.
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Award to plaintiff
|
Brian M. Zaber
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06/19/2006 Stark
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K. Foss v. T. Watson M.D.
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Defense of orthopedic surgery medical malpractice claim.
|
Defense verdict
|
Stephan C. Kremer
|
06/19/2006 Butler
|
W. Muller v. Q West Communications International Inc.
|
Arbitration defense of admitted auto liability personal injury claim.
|
Judgment for Plaintiff
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John Dunn
|
06/12/2006 Cuyahoga
|
E/O Schilling v. T. Slawinski M.D.
|
Defense of wrongful death surgical medical malpractice claim.
|
Defense verdict
|
Christine S. Reid
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06/12/2006 Cuyahoga
|
E/O Schilling v. K. Szeto M.D.
|
Defense of wrongful death medical malpractice claim.
|
Defense verdict
|
Erin Siebenhar Hess
Stephen E. Walters
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06/08/2006 Lake
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Parker v. Lake Hospital System
|
Defense of hospital liability/physical therapy services malpractice claim.
|
Defense verdict
|
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06/06/2006 Summit
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MacDowell v. DeCarlo
|
Defense of probate litigation to set aside beneficiary's assets.
|
Finding for Defendant
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Adam M. Fried
Bethanie E. Ricketts
|
06/02/2006 2nd Appellate Dist.
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Dunina v. LifeCare Hospitals of Dayton
|
Affirming summary judgment in favor of Defendant where Plaintiff nurse brought
breach of contract and various tort claims after she was removed from assignments
upon unsubstantiated suspicion of stealing drugs.
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Affirmed
|
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05/25/2006 Lucas
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T. Friedman and National Technologies v. People's Banking Co. and B. Jackson
|
Defense of banking officer E&O claim arising out of defaulted loan.
|
Defense verdict
|
Laurie J. Avery
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05/24/2006 Cuyahoga
|
Watson v. Metro Medical Center
|
Defense of catastrophic obstetrical and birth injury case.
|
Defense verdict
|
James L. Malone
|
05/23/2006 Cuyahoga
|
Atkins v Dupont
|
Prosecution of plaintiff defamation claim.
|
Defense verdict
|
Martin T. Galvin
Robert S. Yallech
|
05/22/2006 Wayne
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E/O Jvorsky v. Milton Township
|
Defense of wrongful death governmental liability claim involving railroad crossing fatal accident.
|
Defense verdict
|
Brian D. Sullivan
|
05/22/2006 Cuyahoga
|
Buernaoer v. Progressive Insurance Co.
|
Prosecution of personal injury auto liability claim.
|
Plaintiff verdict
|
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05/19/2006 Hamilton
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Shepard v. Star Personnel Services
|
Defense of defamation intentional tort claim.
|
Plaintiff verdict
|
Danny M. Newman Jr.
|
05/19/2006 Franklin
|
R. Gray v. J. Mayo, M.D.
|
Defense of medical malpractice claim for prescription drug addiction and permanent deficits.
|
Hung jury
|
Lisa House
Michael Romanello
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05/18/2006 8th Appellate Dist
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Czarney v. Porter
|
Reversing directed verdict in favor of hospital association in wrongful death suit since
there was not
necessarily an intervening cause of death and nurses may have been negligent for
failing to follow
physician's direct orders.
|
Reversed
|
Michelle J. Sheehan
|
05/17/2006 Hamilton
|
R. Burns v. Columbia Casualty Co.
|
Defense of auto liability personal injury claim.
|
Defense verdict
|
John Dunn
Robert W. Hojnoski
|
05/17/2006 Supreme Court of Ohio
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Sharonville v. Am. Emps. Ins. Co.
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Affirming appellate court's decision that summary judgment in favor of general liability insurers was appropriate, but was in appropriate in relation to law-enforcement liability insurers.
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Affirmed
|
Clifford C. Masch
Holly Marie Wilson
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05/17/2006 Supreme Court of Ohio
|
In re Guardianship of Peck
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Dismissing as improper a nunc pro tunc order in regard to incompetence and guardianship of a ward.
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Case Dismissed
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Brian D. Sullivan
Holly Marie Wilson
|
05/15/2006 Cuyahoga
|
Cochran v. Donzi Marine, Inc.
|
Defense of boat manufacturer product liability claim.
|
Defense verdict
|
Michael P. Gilbride
Justin D. Harris
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05/12/2006 Hamilton
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Works v. Wal-Mart
|
Arbitration defense of invasion of privacy, intentional tort claim.
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Award to Defendant
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Thomas B. Kilbane
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05/12/2006 Pike
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Copeland v. Hudson M.D.
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Defense of cryosurgery medical malpractice claim.
|
Defense verdict
|
Robert Kish
|
05/10/2006 Supreme Court of Ohio
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Smith v. Conley
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Reversing lower courts ruling on when the statute of limitations begins to run in a legal malpractice claim.
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Reversed
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Clifford C. Masch
Holly Marie Wilson
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05/08/2006 Lake
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E/O Poelella v. Kotak, M.D.
|
Defense of wrongful death medical malpractice claim.
|
Defense verdict
|
Erin Siebenhar Hess
Stephen E. Walters
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05/04/2006 8th Appellate Dist.
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Rodriguez v. Rockefeller Bldg Assoc.
|
Reversing summary judgment granted to Defendant in premises liability case
because there were fact questions regarding whether defect which resulted in injuries
sustained by business invitee were open and obvious
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Reversed
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Holly Marie Wilson
|
05/02/2006 Cuyahoga
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E/O Franzone v. Hillcrest Hospital
|
Defense of wrongful death medical malpractice claim.
|
Plaintiff verdict
|
Kenneth P. Abbarno
|
05/01/2006 Columbiana
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M. Zigler v. Allstate Ins. Co.
|
Prosecution of plaintiff automobile personal injury action.
|
Plaintiff verdict
|
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04/28/2006 Cuyahoga
|
Frankhauser v. Cirino
|
Defense of mecical malpractice failure to diagnose wrongful.
|
Defense verdict
|
Thomas B. Kilbane
Bethanie E. Ricketts
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04/27/2006 Franklin
|
Zanke v. Village Green Apartments
|
Defense of commercial premises liabilty claim.
|
Plaintiff verdict
|
Michael J. Valentine
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04/18/2006 Hamilton
|
Patel v. B. Gerla, Esq.
|
Arbitration defense of legal malpractice claim.
|
Award for Plaintiff
|
Joseph Borchelt
Brian D. Goldwasser
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04/12/2006 Franklin
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R. Smith v. Lane Alton & Horst
|
Defense of workers' compensation claim against law firm involving administrative chargebacks.
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Finding for Defendant
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Ronald A. Fresco
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04/11/2006 Hamilton
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N. Babcock v. R. Um, DMD & Family Dental Care
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Defense of catastrophic dental malpractice case.
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Defense verdict
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Brian D. Goldwasser
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04/11/2006 Montgomery
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Trustees of Montgomery County v. Edaw Architects, Inc. & PEM Fountains
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Defense of defective design and manufacturing products liabilty property damage claim.
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Defense verdict
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Hugh J. Bode
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04/07/2006 Cuyahoga
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K. Hubbard v. North Shore Auto (J. D. Byrider)
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Defense of employment practices racial discrimination claim.
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Settlement during trial
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Gregory G. Guice
Roy A. Hulme
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04/06/2006 8th Appellate Dist
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Abrams v. Siegel
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Affirming verdict in favor of Plaintiff (doctor) since evidence supported inference that Defendant (doctor) violated contractual agreements in regard to employment.
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Affirmed
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Clifford C. Masch
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04/04/2006 Cuyahoga
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Scott v. W. 130th Wrecking
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Arbitration defense of property damage trucking liability claim.
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Finding for Defendant
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John B. Stalzer
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04/04/2006 Cuyahoga
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Johnson v. XL Express
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Arbitration defense of trucking liabilty property damage claim.
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Finding for defendant
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Brian M. Zaber
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03/31/2006 Hamilton
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E/O K. Marriott v. Eastgate Nursing Home of Cincinnati Healthcare
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Defense of nursing home liability case.
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Defense verdict
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Danny M. Newman Jr.
Rick L. Weil
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03/31/2006 Bedford
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J. Santiago v. Keystone Freight Inc.
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Arbitration defense of trucking liability property damage claim.
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Finding for claimant
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Brian M. Zaber
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03/31/2006 Cuyahoga
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Ruggeri v. Smith, M.D.
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Defense of dental and medical malpractice case involving maxofacial surgery.
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Defense verdict
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Richard J. Rymond
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03/30/2006 Cuyahoga
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Northern Ohio Food Terminal v. Granger Construction Co.
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Prosecution of commercial litigation injunctive action for nuisance.
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Judgment for Plaintiff granting injunctive relief.
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Joseph Borchelt
Daniel R. Haude
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03/30/2006 Miami
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E/O Bundy v. Schwans
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Defense of wrongful death trucking liability claim.
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Defense verdict
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Michael J. Valentine
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03/29/2006 Cuyahoga
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E/O Adkins v. J. Weitecha, M.D.
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Defense of wrongful death endocrinologist medical malpractice claim.
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Defense verdict
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Christine S. Reid
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03/29/2006 Cuyahoga
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E/O Adkins v. L. Stallings M.D.
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Defense of wrongful death medical malpractice claim of misdiagnosis.
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Defense verdict
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Anthony M. Catanzarite
John P. O’Neil
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03/27/2006 Summit
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Nationwide v. Waste Management
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Arbitration defense of trucking liability property damage claim.
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Finding for Defendant
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Andrew Jamison
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03/23/2006 Lucas
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J. Lord v. Fed Ex Freight
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Defense of workers' compensation claim for chronic pain and herniated disc condition for additional allowance.
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Defense verdict
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Philip S. Heebsh
Shelby M. McMillan
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03/23/2006 Cuyahoga
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A. Scott v. W. 130th Street Auto Wrecking
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Arbitration defense of property damage trucking liability claim.
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Finding for Defendant
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John B. Stalzer
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03/23/2006 Kentucky
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Blevins v. Abderdeen Home Inspection
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Arbitration defense of professional liability home inspector E&O claim.
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Finding for Defendant
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B Scott Jones
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03/23/2006 Franklin
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A. Stolzenbach v. J. Schanzenbach
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Defense of Internet technology dispute in claim for injunctive relief.
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Judgment for Defendant
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Gregory D. Brunton
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03/23/2006 8th Appellate Dist
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Jackson-Summers v. Brooks
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Affirming summary judgment in favor of Defendant since Plaintiff failed to use expert
testimony to establish a prima facie claim of medical malpractice
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Affirmed
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Martin T. Galvin
Holly Marie Wilson
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03/16/2006 8th Appellate Dist
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Yessenow v. Aue Design Studio Inc.
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Reversing trial courts denial of motion to compel arbitration in breach of contract suit since trial court did not hold a determination as to the validity of the arbitration clause.
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Reversed
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Holly Marie Wilson
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03/15/2006 Hamilton
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B. McKenna v. CJ Hughes Construction Co.
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Arbitration defense of property damage construction liability case.
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Finding for Defendant
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Thomas B. Kilbane
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03/06/2006 Stark
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L&M of Stark County v. LaDanos Footwear
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Prosecution of commercial nuisance and damage case by landlord against tenant.
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Defense verdict
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03/03/2006 Cuyahoga
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Salamone v. Schawnik
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Prosecution of plaintiff personal injury auto liability claim.
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Plaintiff verdict
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Anthony M. Catanzarite
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02/28/2006 Hamilton
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Larsen v. Seven Hills Development
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Arbitration defense of commercial premises liability claim.
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Judgment for Defendant
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John Dunn
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02/24/2006 U.S. Court of Appeals - Sixth Circuit
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Parker Hannifin Corp v. Dayco Prods. LLC
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Affirming trial courts finding that the asset purchase agreement between the parties
did not make the purchaser liable for product liability claims relating to a line of
business discontinued years before agreement was made.
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Affirmed
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Holly Marie Wilson
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02/21/2006 Cuyahoga
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Doster v. Carillo, M.D.
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Defense of general surgeon medical malpractice claim.
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Settlement during trial
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Kenneth P. Abbarno
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02/20/2006 Stark
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E/O Phillips v. Chukwmerjemd, M.D.
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Defense of medical malpractice wrongful death claim.
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Defense verdict
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Thomas A. Prislipsky
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02/16/2006 Lucas
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E/O Miller v. Losey M.D./Defiance Clinic
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Defense of wrongful death medical malpractice claim.
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Favorable Result
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Michael P. Murphy
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02/15/2006 Lake
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Link v. UHHS
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Defense of wrongful disclosure of medical records.
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Defense verdict
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Christine S. Reid
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02/14/2006 Lake
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Penkal v. Jarkewicz, D.O.
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Defense of medical malpractice colon cancer delayed diagnosis case.
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Defense verdict
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Ronald A. Mingus
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02/14/2006 10th Appellate Dist.
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Niermeyer v. Cook's Termite & Pest Control. Inc.
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Affirming summary judgment in favor of Defendant where Plaintiffs found termite
damage after purchasing house but failed to demonstrate justifiable reliance on any misrepresentations of Defendants.
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Affirmed
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02/09/2006 10th Appellate Dist.
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Shambaugh v. Liberty Mut. Ins. Co.
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Dismissing Defendants appeal of denial of its motion for reconsideration of summary judgment regarding uninsured motorist coverage since the decision was not a final appealable order.
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Appeal Dismissed
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02/08/2006 Franklin
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Kester v. A. Brakel M.D.
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Defense of neurosurgical medical malpractice case.
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Defense verdict
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02/06/2006 7th Appellate Dist
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Samonas v. St. Elizabeth Health Ctr.
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Reversing the trial courts grant of summary judgment to Defendants since Plaintiffs
complaint adequately set forth a wrongful death claim as to avoid complete dismissal
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Reversed
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Holly Marie Wilson
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02/03/2006 Hamilton
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A. Thompson v. I. Washington, M.D.
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Defense of medical malpractice cancer diagnosis case.
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Defense verdict
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Brian D. Goldwasser
Thomas B. Kilbane
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02/02/2006 8th Appellate Dist.
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Fisher v. Bill Lake Buick
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Affirming denial of unemployment benefits to Plaintiff since he quit his job without just
cause
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Affirmed
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Martin T. Galvin
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02/01/2006 Allen
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K & K Elwer v. Carrol's Corp. dba Burger King
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Defense of commercial premises liability personal injury claim.
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Defense verdict
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Laurie J. Avery
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02/01/2006 Fayette County, KY
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J. Mullins v. Bluegrass Regional Mental Health Retardation Board, Inc., et al.
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Defense of auto liability personal injury claim.
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Plaintiff verdict
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Mark R. Bush
Robert W. Hojnoski
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01/31/2006 Lucas
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E/O Bowman v. J. Crisologo M.D.
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Defense of medical malpractice wrongful death claim involving bowel perforations.
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Defense verdict
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Philip S. Heebsh
Michael P. Murphy
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01/30/2006 Pickway
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T. Jones v. Marathon Oil Co.
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Prosecution of commercial real estate easement infringement claim against landowner defendant.
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Judgment for plaintiff granting removal order
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Gregory D. Brunton
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01/30/2006 Cuyahoga
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E/O Czarney v. Amherst Hospital
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Defense of wrongful death hospital malpractice claim.
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Defense verdict
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Christine S. Reid
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01/25/2006 Muskingham
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E/O Coey v. Balogh M.D.
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Defense of psychiatric malpractice wrongful death claim.
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Favorable Result
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Warren M. Enders
Robert Kish
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01/17/2006 Cuyahoga
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Moyers v. Hansen
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Arbitration defense of dental malpractice.
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Finding for Defendant
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Richard J. Rymond
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01/13/2006 Montgomery
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Vaughn v. Zoeller Pump, Inc.
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Defense of products liability claim.
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Defense verdict
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John Dunn
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01/12/2006 Cuyahoga
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M. Pearl, et al. v. J. Binder
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Prosecution of plaintiff auto liability personal injury claim.
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Plaintiff verdict
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Gregory G. Guice
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01/10/2006 Cuyahoga
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Coleman v. York
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Arbitration defense of dog bite case.
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Finding for defense
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Robert D. Warner
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