Results

Defended a hospital and its employed physicians against claims that they improperly changed a patient's DNR status without consent, resulting in allegedly unwanted medical treatment, injury, and death. Following a five-day jury trial, the jury found that the physicians violated the DNR statute but that the violation did not cause injury, resulting in a complete defense verdict.

Successfully defended a county public entity against multiple lawsuits alleging violations of Ohio's Open Meetings Act and public records laws, defeating motions for preliminary injunctive relief and compelling discovery after the court found the plaintiff had shown "very little chance on the merits."

Defended a condominium association in a small claims trial. Court issued a written decision  finding in favor of Defendants and dismissing Plaintiff’s claims. 

Obtained favorable outcome in a small claims action arising from a motor vehicle accident.

Successfully defended a national retailer in a negligence action arising from an alleged engine failure following an oil change. By demonstrating that the plaintiff failed to present evidence establishing breach of duty or causation, Reminger secured judgment for the defense after the court found the plaintiff had not met their burden of proof.

Obtained an order granting our client’s motion to transfer his father’s guardianship to South Carolina after a one-day bench trial. The order came after more than a year of litigation among the ward’s family members regarding a multitude of issues involving the guardianship’s administration.

Obtained an order sustaining our client’s objections to a magistrate’s decision and confirming dismissal with prejudice in a protracted five-year property dispute. Following years of litigation, multiple rounds of briefing, and a successful writ action that compelled a ruling, the court ultimately rejected the opposing party’s claims and entered final judgment in our client’s favor.

Workers' Compensation claim involving a trip and fall at work that was originally accepted, with income and medical benefits paid. After securing past medical records, defense counsel was able to develop medical proof establishing the fall was idiopathic in origin, arising out of a pre-existing drop foot and/or unstable gait, documented in medical records shortly prior to the fall. The claimant was evasive during her testimony about her past medical history, which was damaging to her claim. The claim was dismissed in its entirety on submission to the judge.

Affirmation of District Court Order Granting Summary Judgment in police practices fourth amendment case.

Secured a favorable defense judgment in a complex roadway-liability case involving a commercial vehicle accident and claimed damages exceeding $424,000.

Summary Judgment granted in favor of real estate broker and agency on third-party claims of indemnification for breach of duty.

Successfully obtained summary judgment on behalf of insurance agent in case alleging professional negligence.

Obtained a complete dismissal of all claims in a legal malpractice case within 90 days of receiving the complaint.

Obtained a favorable judgment in a Summit County Probate Court bench trial involving claims that certain estate planning changes were the product of undue influence. The Court found that more than $1.2 million in assets had been improperly transferred outside of the estate while the decedent’s cognitive condition was declining. The Court ordered the return of more than $1.2 million to the Estate, resulting in a substantial recovery for our clients.

Obtained a full dismissal of Plaintiff’s case and an attorney’s fee award based on Plaintiff’s discovery violations in a contentious condominium dispute pending in Franklin County. Dismissal was affirmed in the 10th District Court of Appeals.

Defended retailer from a claim of malicious prosecution based on allegations of wrongful incarceration arising out of a theft reported at the store. Successfully filed a motion for summary judgment and had the matter dismissed on the merits, with prejudice.

Victory in favor of township board of appeals in zoning case.

Motion for summary judgment affirmed for retailer in case alleging negligence, conversion/willful damage of property, and negligent and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

Motion to dismiss on statute of limitations and lack of contractual privity in real estate appraisal defense.

Secured dismissal with prejudice of all claims in a case alleging excessive force, battery, and negligent hiring/supervision, with the trial court granting dismissal based on jurisdictional bars and failure to prosecute. The appellate court also dismissed the appeal for failure to comply with procedural rules, fully resolving the matter in the defendants’ favor.

Summary judgment granted for plaintiff's lack of adequate expert support in a legal malpractice case related to an underlying criminal matter where a court-appointed attorney represented an indigent defendant at a probation violation hearing.

The Ohio Court of Appeals for the Twelfth District affirmed summary judgment for our client on the plaintiffs’ sole promissory estoppel claim despite highly emotional facts. The court held our client, a prison telecommunications provider, had no duty to preserve recordings deleted under standard retention policies.

Motion for judgment on the pleadings granted in favor of Condo Association in lawsuit commenced by condo owner alleging nuisance and related tort claims.

Court dismissed wrongful termination claims brought by an attorney fired by his former firm, finding that there was no enforceable employment contract and that allegations related to violations of attorney disciplinary rules did not give rise to a private cause of action.

Successfully obtained dismissal of personal injury complaint on behalf of government entity on basis of governmental immunity.

Successfully defended a national retailer in a complex appeal involving multiple procedural challenges and dismissed claims alleging a purported civil‑rights conspiracy with law enforcement. The appellate court dismissed the appeal in full, leaving the trial court’s rulings intact and confirming that all appealable rights had expired.

Successfully defended a national retailer in a complex appeal involving multiple procedural challenges and dismissed claims alleging a purported civil‑rights conspiracy with law enforcement. The appellate court dismissed the appeal in full, leaving the trial court’s rulings intact and confirming that all appealable rights had expired.

Obtained directed verdict in small claims action where Plaintiff sought $6,000.00 for an alleged “Defective Product – Breach of Implied Warranty” arising from an engine failure in a used vehicle.

Court granted Motion to Dismiss in Subrogation lawsuit for defective Interpleader under Civil Rule 22.

Granting motion for judgment on the pleadings in favor of healthcare providers who assessed and discharged a teenager after she presented with threats of self-harm and allegations of mental and physical abuse by her mother and stepfather.  The mother brought various civil rights and custody related claims because the teenage patient was discharged against the mother’s wishes to the father, who had shared parental custody.

Judgement affirmed on our granted motion for summary judgment in real estate matter involving a fraternal organization.

Secured a dismissal with prejudice in trust and fiduciary litigation involving the estate of the late Eric Carmen, a musician and Cleveland native.

Obtained small claims trial victory in favor of a YMCA.

Motion for judgment on the pleadings granted in favor of fair housing organization and its attorneys brought by the owner of an apartment complex who alleged various civil rights and defamation-based claims.

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio granted summary judgment in favor of a township, rejecting all constitutional claims brought by a property owner concerning zoning enforcement and the denial of a use determination. The Court held that the Township acted within its authority under its zoning resolution, finding no procedural or substantive due process violation and no compensable taking.

Obtained summary judgment in favor of church client in premises liability case.

Plaintiff / Appellant sought discretionary review from the Kentucky Supreme Court of the Court of Appeal’s affirmation of summary judgment on this financial services liability case, which involved omnibus claims against our clients brought by the proposed beneficiaries of a pending life insurance application.

Obtained a dismissal  in a workers’ compensation claim where the claimant’s attorney was arguing for total disability after a fall from a truck cab, resulting in a diagnosis of post-concussion syndrome. 

This case involved malpractice claims against 86 healthcare providers who treated a 60‑year‑old man for COVID‑19, during which he deteriorated, required ventilation, developed a severe bedsore, and ultimately died from COVID‑19 complications. The Indiana Supreme Court held that all claims were barred because the patient’s treatment and resulting injuries “arose from COVID‑19,” granting immunity under Indiana’s COVID‑19 statutes and the federal PREP Act. The Court also found the bedsore was immune from liability because it resulted from immobilization while the patient was ventilated for COVID‑19.

Defended a Managerial Representative of a Drug Rehab Facility in a case involving alleged destruction of a former resident’s personal property after she was evicted for breaching behavior policies for the rehab facility. The Court granted the dispostive motion in favor of client at the close of oral arguments.

Court granted summary judgment in ADA Failure to Accommodate and Disability Discrimination Claim.

Defendant big box retailer and its employee from allegations of assault and personal property damages. Court granted a dismissal prior to the oral argument hearing based on failure to state an actionable claim in the Complaint.

Court granted motion for judgment on the pleadings in FMLA Retaliation and Equal Pay Act case.

Obtained a directed verdict for our national home‑improvement retail client by demonstrating that the alleged property damage resulted solely from an independent third‑party customer’s actions, not any breach or hazardous condition attributable to the retailer.

Dismissal affirmed in favor of homeowners' association. Plaintiff filed suit against his HOA to challenge its denial of his plans to install solar panels in his yard.

Successful defense of employer from employee’s claims of whistleblower violations and wrongful discharge in violation of public policy resulting in dismissal of entire case on summary judgment.

Defense of pulmonologist in med mal/wrongful death case alleging negligent discharge of COPD exacerbation patient resulting in death two days after discharge.

The Ninth District affirmed defense verdict regarding a medical malpractice claim arising from a hysterectomy.

Motion to dismiss granted in favor of a school disctrict in a suit alleging defamation, intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress, civil conspiracy, attempted civil conspiracy, Equal Protection violations, and First Amendment retaliation.

Secured a unanimous defense verdict in a legal malpractice case that had been litigated for eight years and twice appealed. After a four‑day trial, the jury found that our client met the standard of care and that the plaintiff had no recoverable damages.

Indiana Supreme Court declined to disturb the jury verdict, and thus likewise declined to overturn the Indiana Court of Appeals’ decision affirming the verdict—which was rendered in favor of hotel group in a trip-and-fall negligence case involving serious injuries but where the Plaintiff’s comparative fault barred her recovery. 

Secured complete defense victory in favor of a city when the Kentucky Court of Appeals affirmed dismissal of the plaintiff’s willful‑and‑wanton claim stemming from a festival donut‑eating contest. 

Obtained summary judgment on behalf of insurance agent client. Plaintiff alleged she was damaged following improper handling of car accident claim by insurer and insurance agent, but was unable to prove that insurance agent had a duty to handle the claim.

Motion for summary judgment obtained in a disability discrimination case.

Obtained “Not Probable” determination from Ohio Civil Rights Commission in disability and age discrimination claim.

Obtained motion for partial judgment on the pleadings dismissing claims against our attorney client because certain plaintiffs could not establish required privity with the attorney.

Reversal of District Court Order Denying Summary Judgment/Qualified Immunity to Officer in police use of force case.

Secured a default judgment for our roofing company client after a homeowner failed to pay for a roof replacement. After multiple hearings, the court upheld the default judgment, struck the defendant’s filings, and confirmed a significant debt owed to our client.

Successfully defended two real estate brokers against claims that they acted improperly in a failed home sale. The court rejected all allegations of fraud and damages and awarded the earnest money and flooring costs to the co‑defendant buyer.

Dismissal of claim against our pizza franchise client.

Michael Brody and Paul Shugar secured a positive result for their client in a trust dispute. After the trustee failed to communicate, manage the trust, or leave the trust property, they brought the breach-of-Trust case to an evidentiary hearing. When the trustee unexpectedly didn’t appear, Michael established damages from the breach of trust. The Court removed the trustee, appointed an independent fiduciary, and awarded the client a $15,900 estate debt, $24,000 in unpaid rent for the trustee holding over in the trust property, full reimbursement of the client’s trust expenses, and the client’s attorney’s fees.

Successful defense of wage and hour counterclaims against employer in breach of non-compete dispute, resulting in dismissal on summary judgment.

Obtained directed verdict in favor of hospital system in medical negligence trial.

Plaintiff appealed from a successful defense verdict arising out of the death of a 17-year-old girl due to pneumonia. The Eighth District affirmed the trial court on all counts in a 3-0 decision.

Request to transfer case to Indiana Supreme Court denied, thereby upholding the Court of Appeals’ decision to affirm summary judgment.

Successfully obtained summary judgment on behalf of residential landowners on claims of premises liability asserted by the guest of their tenant.

Obtained summary judgment on behalf of restaurant in premises liability dispute when plaintiff was unable to prove there was notice of an allegedly hazardous condition.

Successfully defended a blasting contractor after an unexpected quarry blast damaged a nearby asphalt plant.

Successfully obtained summary judgment on behalf of national product distributor on claims of products liability and breach of warranty.

Summary judgment granted in favor of local bowling alley on claims of violation of the Indiana Dram Shop Act and general negligence.

Summary judgment affirmed in negligence claim involving an injury on a sidewalk. The Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court’s entry of summary judgment, finding that our client did not owe—and had not assumed—a duty to repair or maintain the sidewalk.

Obtained dismissal of discrimination charge brought by former employee against bar/restaurant.

Summary judgment granted in our client’s favor in a dog bite liability case.

Defended food distributor in a negligence/products liability case. Magistrate ordered judgment for defendant and dismissed the case with costs to plaintiff.

Successfully defended a cumulative trauma claim filed by a former part‑time retail employee.

Obtained a defense verdict in Medina Municipal Court on behalf of an insured whose van—used to transport child patients—was alleged to be at fault in a collision at a residential four-way stop. The court rejected the plaintiff’s claims, finding that the evidence, including property damage, witness testimony, and police statements, established that the van could not have been responsible for the accident.

Court found that wrongful death claim based upon medical care was subject to the one-year medical claim statute of limitations.

Motion to dismiss granted in legal malpractice case involving alleged negligent representation in antitrust lawsuit.

Motion for summary judgment upheld in trucking liability claim.

Plaintiff filed a Complaint for fraudulent misrepresentation and unfair billing practices regarding residential excavation and plumbing services. Plaintiff argued that she was entitled to reimbursement under a flat-rate contract after the scope of the damage and repair was far smaller than estimated. At trial, we argued that (1) Plaintiff could not establish fraud because the contract price was based on legitimate diagnostic findings and (2) there is nothing improper or unusual about flat-rate pricing. The Court adopted these findings and rendered a defense verdict.

Jury verdict affirmed in favor of hotel in negligence lawsuit.

Motion to compel upheld regarding internal documents related to investigations into fraudulent wire transfer.