Date / Jurisdiction Caption Statement of Case Result R&R Attorney 12/26/2008 11th Appellate Dist. Auto-Owners Ins. Co. v. Feeler Reversing dismissal of automobile accident victim's motion for dismissal from judgment since victim did not authorize release of claims against insurer fro personal injury. Reversed Brian D. Sullivan 12/11/2008 Medina E/O Tucker v. A. Alapati, M.D. Defense of wrongful death medical malpractice case. Defense Verdict Brian T. Gannon William A. Meadows 12/11/2008 8th Appellate Dist Thomas v. Univ. Hospitals of Cleveland Reversing summary judgment of medical malpractice claims granted in favor of Defendant surgeons since expert testimony created a genuine issue as to proximate causation of injuries Reversed Clifford C. Masch Brian D. Sullivan 12/10/2008 Franklin P. Koe-Krompecher v. Jason Wolford, et al. Defense of complex auto liability personal injury claim. Defense Verdict Kevin P. Foley 12/05/2008 Highland Ned Hope, et al. v. Classic Real Estate Co. Defense of professional liability real estate agent E&O claim. Defense Verdict Kevin P. Foley 12/01/2008 Stark Michael Charney v. Drs. J. Casanova & L. Rosenberg Defense of catastrophic brain damage medical malpractice case. Defense Verdict Thomas A. Prislipsky 12/01/2008 Stark Michael Charney v. K. Saadah, M.D. & 24 On Physicians, PC Defense of catastrophic brain damage medical malpractice case. Defense Verdict Warren M. Enders 12/01/2008 5th Appellate Dist Natoli v. Massillon Community Hospital The Court of Appeals, DelaneyJ., held that: i) expert's lack of knowledge of patient's medical history and physical condition went to weight and credibility rather than admissibility; Reversed and remanded. Stephan C. Kremer 11/24/2008 Summit E/O Almeida v. J. Petrus, M.D. Defense of wrongful death medical malpractice claim. Defense Verdict D. Cheryl Atwell 11/21/2008 Lorain E/O F. Jones v. Oberlin Clinic Defense of wrongful death emergency medicine medical malpractice case. Defense Verdict John P. O’Neil 11/21/2008 Cuyahoga R. Laraway v. John Blakemore, DDS Defense of jaw constructive surgery oral surgical malpractice claim. Defense Verdict Richard J. Rymond 11/10/2008 5th Appellate Dist Rossetti v. OM Financial Life Ins. Co. Reversing denial of Defendant insurance company's motion for leave to file amended answer Reversed Martin T. Galvin 11/03/2008 Hamilton E/O Mary Lou Lomax v. The Residence at Parkview Defense of wrongful death nursing home liability case. Defense Verdict Danny M. Newman Jr. 11/03/2008 12th Appellate Dist. Boettcher v. Gradall Co. Reversing summary judgment entered in favor of manufacturer under strict product liability theory since there remained an issue of fact as to whether failure to equip forklift with drivers side and overhead mirrors was the proximate cause Reversed Joseph Borchelt 10/29/2008 Hamilton Smith, et al. v. Talbert House - Crossroads Center Defense of public entity liability personal injury claim based on alleged food poisoning. Defense Verdict Robert W. Hojnoski 10/23/2008 Summit Mahaney v. Newness, DDS. Arbitration defense of dental malpractice claim. Finding for Defendant Ronald A. Mingus 10/23/2008 8th Appellate Dist. Berardi's Fresh Roast Inc. v. PMD Ents. Inc. Reversing in part summary judgment granted in favor of Defendant since there was an issue as to ownership of coffee blend formula in non-compete and civil conspiracy claims brought against former business owner. Reversed in Part Holly Marie Wilson 10/20/2008 Mahoning E/O Cheryl Haney v. Hector Gonzalez, DO, et al. Defense of medical malpractice/wrongful death claim. Defense Verdict Stephan C. Kremer 10/20/2008 3rd Appellate Dist Martin v. Hixenbaugh Affirming summary judgment in favor of Defendants regarding medical malpractice claim since it was not reasonably foreseeable that patient would cancel her cancer insurance based on physicians erroneous interpretation of CT scan. Affirmed Martin T. Galvin 10/10/2008 Lucas R. Wingate v. D. Williams, M.D. Defense of catastrophic medical malpractice claim. Defense Verdict Donald J. Moracz Jeanne M. Mullin 10/09/2008 8th Appellate Dist. Simeone v. Schwebel Baking Co. Reversing summary judgment granted to Defendant since triable issue existed as to whether or not attendant circumstances made curling of floor mat open or obvious when Plaintiff tripped over it. Reversed Michelle J. Sheehan 10/06/2008 12th Appellate Dist. Wilson v. AIG Affirming summary judgment in favor of Defendant insurers sice employee killed in automobile accident while on the job was not covered under employer's policy Affirmed Joseph Borchelt 10/03/2008 Cuyahoga Essi v. Essi Prosecution of Will Contest Action on behalf of next-of-kin. Defense Verdict Christine S. Reid Leon A. Weiss 10/03/2008 Summit E. Hoskins v. J. Rono Prosecution of Plaintiff personal injury auto liability claim. Plaintiff Verdict Fred S. Papalardo 10/02/2008 Fed. Dist. Court, Southern Dist. of OH, Columbus, OH Rockies Express Pipeline v. Robinson Trust, et al. Eminent domain case to declare a taking Writ Granted Gregory D. Brunton Paul Garinger 09/30/2008 11th Appellate Dist. Adovasio v. Girard Community Commt. Affirming summary judgment in favor of employer since employee was not fired in retaliation for filing a worker's compensation claim and was not discriminated against for his long hair and beard. Affirmed Brian D. Sullivan 09/26/2008 Summit Daniel Cole v. Ralph White, M.D. Defense of medical negligence claim regarding delay in diagnosis of lung cancer. Plaintiff Verdict Stephan C. Kremer Thomas A. Prislipsky 09/25/2008 8th Appellate Dist Urbanek v. All State Home Mtge. Co. The Court of Appeals, Melody J. Stewart, J., held that: i) mortgagor could not establish a fraud claim against mortgagee or broker based on alleged representations that it was in mortgagor's best interest to purchase the properties; Affirmed Todd M.  Jackett 09/23/2008 USDC Southern Dist. of OH K. Park v. Wal-Mart Stores Defense of commercial premises liability personal injury claim. Plaintiff Verdict John Dunn 09/23/2008 10th Appellate Dist Zachariah v. Roby The Court of Appeals, T. Bryant, J., held that: i) genuine issues of material fact precluded summary judgment to teenagers. Reversed and remanded Melvin J. Davis Michael J. Valentine 09/19/2008 6th Appellate Dist. Miller v. Volkswagen of Am., Inc. Affirming certificationof class in a breach of warranty suit against Defendant automobile manufacturer. Affirmed Martin T. Galvin 09/18/2008 Lucas J. Feedback v. ATLA-Sloan, LLC Arbitration defense of property damage liability commercial premises liability claim. Finding for Plaintiff Emily W. Newman 09/17/2008 Miami Phillips v. Riff Defense of tree trimmer involving car accident cause by wood chipper parked on county road. Plaintiff Verdict 09/15/2008 Franklin Bell, et al. v. Ohio Health Corp. Defense of medical negligence claim (shoulder dystocia). Defense Verdict Warren M. Enders Lisa House 09/08/2008 Vandalia Drane v. Bryant Defense of property damage claim involving tree trimmer. Plaintiff Verdict 09/02/2008 Willoughby Copeland v. Cinemark Defense of commercial premises liability personal injury claim at movie theater. Defense Verdict Gregory G. Guice 08/27/2008 9th Appellate Dist Braden v. Sinar Affirming summary judgment in favor of Defendant since Plaintiff failed to establish a prima facie claim of medical malpractice without adequate expert testimony. Affirmed Clifford C. Masch 08/26/2008 Whitley County, KY B. Beard v. Mann Enterprises, LLC (McDonald's) Arbitration defense of adulterated food commercial premises liability claim. Finding for Defendant Mark R. Bush 08/22/2008 Franklin K. Bunce v. L. Han, MD Defense of general surgical medical malpractice claim. Defense Verdict Warren M. Enders Robert Kish 08/22/2008 Franklin C.D. Freiburger v. Four Seasons Golf Center, LLC Defense of commercial premises liability personal injury claim involving recreational activity. Defense Verdict Kevin P. Foley 08/18/2008 Cuyahoga Erieview v. Steelcase Defense of breach of lease agreement and forcible entry. Plaintiff verdict Gregory G. Guice 08/15/2008 Summit E/O Cleo Scheck (Heydorn) v. A. Goswami, M.D. Defense of wrongful death medical malpractice claim. Defense Verdict Stephan C. Kremer 08/07/2008 Hamilton City of Cincinnati v. Asplundh Tree Co. Defense of traffic citation involved in overriding personal injury civil dispute. Charge Dismissed Luke Busam 08/07/2008 8th Appellate Dist Pappas v. Ippolito Affirming summary judgment in favor of Defendant since Plaintiff could not have relied upon Defendant's alleged representations prior to sale of apartment building Affirmed Clifford C. Masch Brian D. Sullivan 08/01/2008 Cuyahoga Syvatchenko v. Ciccone Arbitration defense of property damage - auto liability case. Finding for Defendant Fred S. Papalardo 07/29/2008 The Industrial Commission of Ohio Baker V. Knowledge Learning Corp Claimant's Application for Permanent Total Disability benefits DENIED. Denied Shelby M. McMillan 07/25/2008 Portage E/O Kathleen Hill v. Physicians Emergency Services Inc. (Dr. M. Baumgardner) Defense of wrongful death medical malpractice emergency medical care case. Defense Verdict Stephan C. Kremer 07/24/2008 Franklin M. Shuter v. May Dept. Stores Defense of personal premises liability, personal injury claim. Defense Verdict Mick L. Proxmire 07/23/2008 Trumbull Nichols v. Wal-Mart Arbitration defense of service auto liability property damage claim. Finding for Plaintiff Holly Marie Wilson 07/19/2008 Wayne Jefferson v. Madigan Arbitration defense of dental malpractice claim. Defense Verdict Ronald A. Mingus 07/15/2008 Highland County State Farm Insurance Co. v. Watson's Pools and Spas Arbitration defense of property damage products liability claim. Finding for Defendant B Scott Jones 07/14/2008 Cuyahoga E/O D. Baker v. Mansfield S. Hill M.D. and Mansfield Neurology Defense of wrongful death medical malpractice claim. Defense Verdict Marilena DiSilvio 07/14/2008 Cuyahoga E/O D. Baker v. & Mansfield Orthopedics & M. Viau, M.D. Defense of wrongful death medical malpractice claim. Defense Verdict Brian T. Gannon William A. Meadows 07/11/2008 Fed. Dist. Court, Southern Dist. of OH, Columbus, OH Kennedy, et al. v. City of Zainesville, et al. Defense of governmental liability class action civil rights violation claims involving the supply of water. Plaintiff Verdict Michael J. Valentine 06/30/2008 9th Appellate Dist. Goodrich Corp. v. Commercial Union Ins. Co. Affirming a jury verdict rendered in favor of insured Plaintiff and awarding prejudgment interest against two insurers with whom Plaintiff had held umbrella liability policies to indemnify against claims filed by Affirmed Brian D. Sullivan 06/25/2008 Cuyahoga R. Rice v. Dish Network Arbitration defense of property damage fee charge. Defense Verdict Gregory G. Guice 06/24/2008 Richmond, KY D. Dones v. Gainey Corp. (Super Service, Inc.) Defense of trucking liability catastrophic personal injury claim. Defense Verdict Shea W. Conley 06/20/2008 Portage W. Wells v. Wal-Mart Arbitration defense of property damage commercial service premises property damage claim. Finding for Defendant Holly Marie Wilson 06/19/2008 USDC Southern Dist. of OH, Columbus, OH Brandy Andler v. Clear Channel Communication Defense of entertainment liability personal injury claim. Plaintiff Verdict Matthew L. Schrader 06/12/2008 Clermont J. Wells v. Frisch's Defense of commercial premises liability personal injury claim. Defense Verdict B Scott Jones 06/12/2008 Cuyahoga P. Piazza v. Marc Glassman, Inc. Defense of civil rights and ADA violation claim by customer at retail establishment. Defense Verdict John P. O’Neil 06/12/2008 8th Appellate Dist Eastman v. Hirsh Affirming jury verdict in favor of Defendant in medical malpractice and wrongful death suit Affirmed Martin T. Galvin 06/12/2008 10th Appellate Dist. State ex rel. Medcorp, Inc. v. Ryan Affirming denial of mandamus to vacate decision of Bureau of Workers Compensation to reclassify Realtor's status and increase premiums Affirmed 06/04/2008 Supreme Court of Ohio O'Toole v. Denihan Reversing appellate courts denial of Defendants motion for summary judgment in wrongful death suit since children services agency and its employees were not reckless in failing to remove child after allegations of abuse. Reversed Michelle J. Sheehan 05/30/2008 Stark Weiler v. M. Cecil, M.D. Defense of orthopedic spine surgical malpractice claim. Defense Verdict Stephan C. Kremer W. Bradford Longbrake 05/27/2008 Cuyahoga Feng v. Kelly & Ferraro Defense of legal malpractice claim on domestic relations representation. Plaintiff Verdict Nicholas D. Satullo 05/19/2008 Cuyahoga W. Speer v. W. Seeds, M.D. Defense of medical malpractice orthopedic surgery claim. Defense Verdict Erin Siebenhar Hess Stephen E. Walters 05/12/2008 9th Appellate Dist. Jones v. Birney Reversing summary judgment granted in favor of Defendants since there remained a genuine issue as to whether the Defendant's doctor's actions were the proximate cause of death in medical malpractice suit. Reversed Holly Marie Wilson 05/07/2008 Franklin Laddie & Jerry Young-Hatten v. A. Taylor, Esq. Defense of legal malpractice case involving alleged negligence in the handling of underlying medical malpractice case. Defense Verdict Michael Romanello 04/25/2008 Erie D. Sharkey v. J. Chandran, M.D. Defense of orthopedic and neurological medical malpractice claim. Defense Verdict Justin D. Harris Michael P. Murphy 04/24/2008 Cuyahoga H. Talley v. Sam's Club Arbitration defense of property damage and Consumer Sales Act violations. Finding for Defendant Robert D. Warner 04/24/2008 Montgomery J. Pett v. Smith Trucking Defense of admitted trucking liability personal injury claim. Plaintiff Verdict Rick L. Weil 04/21/2008 Summit Richard Roll v. Summa Health Systems, et al. Defense of orthopedic medical malpractice claim involving amputation. Defense Verdict D. Cheryl Atwell 04/21/2008 Butler E/O B. Jones v. McCullough Hyde Hospital Defense of medical malpractice wrongful death claim. Defense Verdict Brian D. Goldwasser 04/15/2008 Lake E/O Mancini v. Lake Hospital Defense of wrongful death in medical malpractice case. Defense Verdict Brian T. Gannon Stephen E. Walters 04/14/2008 Stark Michael Woods v. Linda McIntosh Arbitration prosecution of plaintiff personal auto liability personal injury claim. Finding for Plaintiff 04/10/2008 8th Appellate Dist N. Shore Auto Financing v. Block Dismissing an appeal for lack of final appealable order where Defendant buyer returned financed car to seller since lower court did not rule on all appealed claims. Appeal Dismissed Holly Marie Wilson 04/02/2008 Supreme Court of Ohio State ex rel. L.P. Cavett Co. v. Indus. Comm. Affirming denial of mandamus to vacate an award of workers compensation benefits since examining physician was not precluding from changing diagnosis of workers injuries. Affirmed 04/01/2008 Hamilton C. Canfield v. Werner Enterprises Arbitration defense of property damage claim to commercial vehicle. Defense Verdict John Dunn 03/31/2008 Summit E/O Harrison v. Evant, Inc. Defense of admitted liability claim involving wrongful death in trucking and commercial transportation vehicle accident. Plaintiff Verdict Andrew Jamison 03/31/2008 10th Appellate Dist. Otto v. Country Mut. Ins. Co. Affirming summary judgment in favor of Defendant insurance company where Plaintiff was injured in a motorcycle crash while avoiding an unidentified driver since the physical contract requirements in automobile insurance policies was permissible Affirmed 03/28/2008 Franklin E/O Robert Swogger v. Columbus Surgical Center Defense of a surgery center wrongful death medical malpractice claim involving an outpatient shoulder surgery. Defense Verdict Warren M. Enders Paul Garinger 03/28/2008 11th Appellate Dist. Lanzone v. Zart Affirming jury verdict in favor of Defendants where newborn child was injured during delivery. Affirmed Brian D. Sullivan 03/25/2008 10th Appellate Dist. State ex rel. Bricker v. United / Anco Servs. Inc. Affirming denial of mandamus to vacate order refusing lost wages for workers compensation claim since worker did not adequately demonstrate his inability to return to work without Affirmed 03/20/2008 Cuyahoga Philadelphia Indemnity v. James Lloyd, et al. Arbitration defense Third Party Complaint for auto and trucking liability property damage. Finding for Defendant Robert D. Warner 03/20/2008 Stark J. Henry v. B. Bach, DDS Arbitration defense of dental malpractice claim. Finding for Defendant Ronald A. Mingus 03/20/2008 Hamilton D. Kohler v. Mail Contractors of America Defense of admitted trucking liability personal injury claim. Plaintiff Verdict Luke Busam Rick L. Weil 03/20/2008 Cleveland, OH Board of Commissioners v. Glenn A. Broz, Esq. Defense of grievance and disciplinary procedure from the Ohio Supreme Court against Attorney. Finding for the Defendant (Relator) Todd M.  Jackett 03/19/2008 Butler County C. Poneris v. ANL Painting Co. Defense of catastrophic employer intentional tort. Defense Verdict Joseph Borchelt Brian D. Goldwasser 03/19/2008 7th Appellate Dist. Peters v. Tipton Affirming summary judgment in favor of Defendant insurer since employer rejected Defendants offer of UM coverage. Affirmed 03/17/2008 West Dist. Court, Eastern Div., Youngstown, OH A. Tentler v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Defense of commercial premises liability personal injury claim. Plaintiff's verdict Frank Leonetti, III 03/16/2008 Kenton Circuit Court, KY J. Bakst v. Towne Properties, et al. Arbitration defense of real estate property transfer dispute. Finding for Defendant Robert W. Hojnoski 03/14/2008 Franklin N. Smith v. R. Hede, MD Defense of cardiological medical malpractice claim. Defense Verdict Michael Romanello 03/13/2008 8th Appellate Dist. Semirale v. Jamieson Affirming summary judgment in favor of Defendant since inspection and purchase of real estate was qualified so as to release Defendants from liability for defects discovered after the sale was completed. Affirmed Holly Marie Wilson 03/07/2008 Clark Schrader v. Taco Bell Corp. Defense of commercial premises liability personal injury claim. Defense Verdict Robert W. Hojnoski 03/07/2008 Cuyahoga J. Melvin v. G. Sarkisian, D.O. Defense of orthopedic medical malpractice case. Defense Verdict Thomas B. Kilbane 03/06/2008 Federal Dist. Court, Northern Dist. of Ohio Jowers v. Arcos Industries Defense of federal welding rod class action litigation. Defense Verdict David Ross John B. Stalzer Thomas R. Wolf 03/06/2008 8th Appellate Dist. Brooks v. Merchant Affirming summary judgment in favor of Defendants since Plaintiffs failed to produce evidence to establish the liability of Defendants for termite damage found in Plaintiffs home shortly after purchase. Affirmed Holly Marie Wilson 03/05/2008 Supreme Court of Ohio The State ex rel Lapp Roofing & Sheet Metal Company, Inc., v. Kevin Carter Defense of workers' compensation claim involving establishing the sufficiency of Notice of Appeal filed by unrepresented employer. Affirmed Shelby M. McMillan 02/29/2008 Putnam E/O B. Kiene v. J. Elven Defense of wrongful death medical malpractic claim. Defense Verdict Donald J. Moracz 02/14/2008 Medina B. Botzum, et al. v. Maynard Prosecution of Plaintiff auto liability personal injury claim. Plaintiff Verdict Anthony M. Catanzarite 02/14/2008 Medina E/O Rogers v. Medina Surgical Associates, et al. Defense of wrongful death medical malpractice claim. Defense Verdict Ronald A. Mingus Stephen E. Walters 02/14/2008 8th Appellate Dist. Colon v. Fortune Affirming dismissal of Plantiffs medical malpractice suit Affirmed Martin T. Galvin 02/07/2008 Hamilton F. Farley v. Wal-Mart Arbitration defense of property damage commercial premises liability claim. Finding for Defendant John Dunn 02/06/2008 Oakland County, MI K. Roesner v. Wick Building Systems Arbitration defense of construction liability property damage claim. Verdict for Defendants Emily W. Newman 01/31/2008 Summit Moscarello v. S. Trump, M.D. Defense of catastrophic birth injury claim Defense Verdict Marilena DiSilvio Stephen E. Walters 01/30/2008 Cuyahoga D. White, Jr. v. M. Mendeszoon, M.D. Defense of orthopedic medical malpractice claim. Defense Verdict Thomas B. Kilbane 01/29/2008 Summit Parker v. Jordan, et al. Prosecution of Plaintiff auto liability personal injury case. Plaintiff Verdict Bethanie E. Ricketts 01/29/2008 Mahoning C. Caruso v. Mahoning Youngstown Community Action Partnership Defense of construction liability and toxic tort claim of multiple plaintiffs. Plaintiff Verdict Thomas A. Prislipsky 01/23/2008 Cuyahoga D. Knat v. DHL Transportation Arbitration defense of property damage claim. Finding for Defendant Brian M. Zaber 01/23/2008 Montgomery Thomas v. McDonald Restaurants Defense of commercial premises liability personal injury claim. Defense Verdict Joseph Borchelt 01/19/2008 Lake Trevena v. Prime Health & R. Mulcahy Defense of catastrophic medical malpractice claim involving 52-year old stroke victim. Defense Verdict Erin Siebenhar Hess Stephen E. Walters 01/18/2008 Marion Garber v. Phillips Defense of trucking company with stipulated liability in rear-end accident. Plaintiff Verdict Michael J. Valentine 01/17/2008 Lucas Wick Building Systems v. Roesner Arbitration prosecution of property damage claim. Plaintiff Verdict Emily W. Newman 01/16/2008 Lake D. Kinat v. DHL Carriers Arbitration defense of trucking liability property damage claim. Defense Verdict Brian M. Zaber 01/11/2008 Montgomery Galvin v. McDonald's Defense of commercial premises liability claim. Defense Verdict Joseph Borchelt 01/11/2008 6th Appellate Dist. Skiles v. Bellvue Dev. Corp Affirming summary judgment in favor of Defendants since there is no private remedy for individuals who claim to have been injured by violations of NEPA requirements resulting in water well contamination Affirmed Holly Marie Wilson 01/09/2008 Cuyahoga K. Krist v. D. Daniels Arbitration defense of auto liability property damage clam. Defense verdict Click below for Archived Results: 2010 Results 2009 Results 2007 Results 2006 Results 2005 Results 2004 Results 2003 Results 2003 Results 2002 Results 2001 Results 2000 Results 1999 Results 1998 Results 1997 Results 1996 Results