- Sep 13, 2012Montgomery
Prosecution of arbitration of value reduction for purposes of real estate tax valuation.
Plaintiff's Valuation Awarded - Sep 6, 2012U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Complaint for recovery of Life Insurance Proceeds allegedly paid in violation of ERISA
- Sep 6, 2012OCRC
Determination of no probable cause in favor of client in defense of employment discrimination charge.
- Sep 5, 2012Mahoning
Defense of wrongful death medical malpractice claim
- Aug 31, 2012Fayette Cty., KY Court of AppealsReversed and Remanded
- Aug 23, 20128th Appellate DistReversed and Remanded
- Aug 22, 2012U.S. District Court of Ohio, Northern District
Prosecution of commercial litigation for TRO permanent injunction and damages for trade secrets violation and unfair competition
- Aug 22, 2012Cuyahoga - Probate
Defense of legal malpractice claim
- Aug 21, 2012Erie
Successful prosecution of appeal of cease and desist order received by client property owner regarding newly issued ordinance on rentals
- Aug 2012Butler County
Motion for judgment on the pleadings granted in favor of law firm in legal malpractice action
Motion For Summary Judgment - Aug 17, 2012Cleveland
Defense of EEOC Complaint
- Aug 17, 2012Kentucky Appellate Court
Hunt v. Mubea, Inc., 2012
Claim for occupational hearing loss dismissed after defense successfully challenged opinion of university evaluator that claimant had 17% permanent impairment due to occupational hearing loss.
Claim Dismissed - Aug 16, 2012Mahoning
Defense of legal malpractice claim
- Aug 15, 2012Franklin
Defense of long term care wrongful death negligence case
Favorable Outcome - Aug 14, 20123rd District Court of Appeals
Conway Freight v. R&KTransit, et al., Case No. 15-12-10
Appeal of Trial Court’s grant of Summary Judgment and Declaratory Judgment to Broker by Contract hauler related to insurance coverage and indemnity provisions for property damage
- Aug 10, 2012Lucas
Arbitration defense of property damage products liability case
- Aug 9, 2012Cuyahoga
Motion for summary judgment was granted in favor of client in defense of commercial litigation claim.
- Aug 6, 2012Allen
Defense of medical malpractice laparoscopic hysterectomy
- Aug 2, 2012Montgomery
Successfully obtained dismissal of appeal filed by employee seeking reversal of Unemployment Compensation Review Commission’s denial of unemployment benefits.
Dismissal of Appeal - Jul 31, 2012Lake
Defense of property damage non-profit D&O liability claim
Plaintiff Verdict - Jul 27, 2012Summit
Defense of wrongful death medical malpractice claim
- Jul 27, 2012Jefferson, KY
Defense of property and economic damage D&O claim against Trustees of condominium association
- Jul 24, 2012Portage
Motion to dismiss and compel arbitration was granted in favor of client in class action legal professional liability claim.
Motion to Dismiss and Compel Arbitration granted - Jul 13, 2012CuyahogaTrial Court Granted Defendants Motion for Summary Judgment
- Jul 3, 2012Van Wert County
Trucking property damage claims and cross-claims for indemnity and insurance coverage by contract hauler against broker
- Jun 29, 20129th Appellate Dist.
Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment in probate will contest action.
Judgment Affirmed - Jun 27, 2012Huron
Defense of claim of trust assets of surviving spouse
- Jun 22, 2012Stark
Defense of orthopaedic surgical malpractice wrongful death claim
- Jun 22, 2012South Euclid Small Claims
Defense at Small Claims trial involving claims against sellers real estate agent for alleged failure to protect neighbors property stored at sellers house once sale completed
- Jun 15, 201211th Appellate Dist
T. Grzely v. M. Lucas-Singer,fka Grzely, et al.
Claimant heir appeals adverse trial court judgment denying life insurance proceeds from decedent
Judgment Affirmed - Jun 12, 2012Clermont
Arbitration Defense of miscellaneous professional liability claim for property damage caused by alleged negligent maintenance.
- Jun 7, 2012Hendricks County, IN
Ohio amusement park sued in premises action by an Indiana resident in Indiana.
Motion to Dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction - Jun 6, 2012Lucas
Defense of wrongful death long term care liability claim
- Jun 5, 2012Floyd County, KY
Defense of commercial premises liability personal injury claim.
Favorable Outcome - Jun 2012Cuyahoga County Court, Ohio
Defense of emergency medicine/wrongful death case alleging failure to timely diagnose and appropriately flu/sepsis leading to the death of a 30-year old 4 days postpartum.
- Jun 1, 2012U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Sec 1983 Civil Rights case involving allegations of excessive force, wrongful arrest, and malicious prosecution.
Motion For Summary Judgment - Jun 1, 2012South Euclid Small Claims
Defense at Small Claims trial involving claims that Wal-Mart sold a defective oil filter
- May 31, 20128th Appellate Dist
Michael A. Lingo, et al. v. State of Ohio, et al./Thomas E. Day, Jr., Clerk of Court Bedford Muni. Ct., Victoria Dailey, Clerk of Court Chardon Muni. Court, and Lisa Mastrangelo, Clerk of Court of the Willoughby Mun. Court
Whether the named plaintiffs and a class of similarly situated plaintiffs are entitled to declaratory relief, injunctive relief and damages related to alleged overcharged court costs by clerks of court
Reversed and Remanded - May 30, 2012Wood
Defense of breach of insurance contract and bad faith claims relating to two disability income insurance policies.
Motion For Summary Judgment - May 25, 2012Cuyahoga
Defense of emergency medicine wrongful death medical malpractice case
- May 25, 2012Mahoning
Defense of emergency medicine wrongful death case
- May 24, 20128th Appellate Dist
CNT Construction Inc., et al. v. Angela Bailey, et al.
Plaintiffs appealed adverse trial court judgment in breach of contract claim
Judgment Affirmed - May 23, 2012Portage
Breach of contract for goods allegedly supplied and not paid for in Bowling Green, KY.
Motion to Dismiss for want of personal jurisdiction - May 23, 2012Lorain
Claims of negligence/breach of fiduciary duty for alleged mishandling of a UTMA account.
Motion To Dismiss - May 18, 2012Hamilton
Defense of DUI Claim
- May 18, 2012U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of AppealsReversed
- May 15, 2012Fayette County, KY
Defense of product liability personal injury and property damage claim
- May 11, 2012FINRA Arbitration
Obtained dismissal of all claims in representation of a FINRA registered representative in a FINRA arbitration proceeding.
Motion to Dismiss Granted - May 10, 2012Ohio Supreme Court
Plaintiff v. General Dentist Defendant
Ohio Supreme Court dismissed appeal of judgment favoring defendants in case involving alleged failure to diagnose oral cancer.
Appeal Dismissed - May 4, 2012Cuyahoga
Legal Malpractice
Motion For Summary Judgment - May 3, 201210th Appellate DistJudgment Affirmed
- May 2, 2012Hamilton
Defense of physical fitness products liability personal injury claim.
Favorable Outcome - May 1, 2012Boyd Circuit Court
Wrongful death of an employee while during the course and scope of his employment as a laborer for a construction company conducting bridge construction on an Interstate
- Apr 24, 201210th Appellate DistJudgment Affirmed
- Apr 20, 2012Sandusky
Allegations of negligence against truck driver for striking and causing damage to low hanging telephone wires.
Summary Judgment - Apr 13, 2012Cuyahoga
Defense of wrongful death medical malpractice claim
- Apr 12, 2012Franklin
Defense of sports facility commercial premises liability personal injury claim
Summary Judgment - Apr 12, 2012Franklin
Sports facility commercial premises liability personal injury claim
Summary Judgment - Apr 9, 2012Lorain
Defense of ophthalmology medical malpractice claim
- Apr 6, 2012U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Defense of legal malpractice claim
Motion for Sanctions Granted - Apr 5, 2012Madison Circuit Court, Richmond, KY
Defense of claims for indemnity in personal injury action.
Summary Judgment For Third-Party Defendant - Apr 4, 2012American Arbitration Association
- Mar 29, 20124th Appellate DistReversed and Remanded
- Mar 28, 2012Cuyahoga
Prosecution of plaintiff employment contract commercial litigation case
Favorable Outcome - Mar 28, 2012Montgomery
Legal malpractice claim for alleged failure to properly advise criminal client of rights during plea stage
Summary Judgment - Mar 27, 20127th Appellate DistJudgment Affirmed
- Mar 21, 2012EEOC
Defense of EEOC Complaint
- Mar 19, 201211th Appellate DistJudgment Affirmed
- Mar 12, 2012Cuyahoga
Defense of wrongful death medical malpractice
- Mar 12, 2012Court Of Claims
Verdict in favor of client in prosecution of indemnity claim.
- 20126th Circuit Court of Appeals
Vacating judgment of district court dismissing third-party claims under the Fair Housing Act
- 20126th Circuit Court of Appeals
Reversing judgment of district court denying plaintiff general contractor’s duty-to-defend claim.
Judgment Reversed - 2012Ohio Supreme Court
Reversing trial court’s judgment in favor of plaintiff employee on employee’s intentional tort claim.
Judgment Reversed - 2012Ohio Supreme Court
Reversing judgment of court of appeals and reinstated trial court’s judgment in favor of defendant employer on plaintiff employee’s claims under R.C. 2745.01.
Judgment Reversed - 2012Ohio Supreme Court
Dismissing plaintiff’s appeal on dental malpractice and loss of consortium claims.
Dismissal of Appeal - 201211th Appellate Dist
Affirming judgment of trial court granting summary judgment in favor of defendants on plaintiff’s dental negligence and loss of consortium claims.
Judgment Affirmed - Mar 8, 20128th Appellate Dist
Amir Jamal Tauwab et. al. v. Premier Properties
Plaintiffs appealed adverse trial court judgment in trespass and conversion action
Judgment Affirmed - Mar 8, 2012Cuyahoga
Defense of legal malpractice claim
Summary Judgment - Mar 6, 2012United States Disctrict Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Denial of temporary restraining order and early dismissal of plaintiff’s malpractice claims against attorneys based on lack of privity
Denial of Temporary Restraining Order and Early Dismissal - Mar 1, 201210th Appellate Dist
State Farm Mutual Auto Ins. Co. v. Anders and Celadon Trucking
Trucking company appealed adverse trial court judgment in property damage claim
Judgment Affirmed - Mar 1, 2012American Arbitration Association
Motion to proceed on a class basis was denied in favor of client in class action consumer practices case.
Arbitrator denied Plaintiff's motion to proceed on a class basis - Feb 23, 20126th Circuit Court of Appeals
David M. Schneider v. Michael Hardesty, et. al.
Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment in legal malpractice claim over Utah attorney
Judgment Affirmed - Feb 21, 2012Cuyahoga
Allegations of negligent security consultation purportedly leading to shooting death at apartment complex.
Summary Judgment - Feb 17, 2012Greene
Trial defense of trucking liability property damage
- Feb 17, 2012Summit
Motion for summary judgment was granted in favor of client in employment discrimination case.
Summary Judgment in favor of Defendant - Feb 15, 2012Cuyahoga
Motion to dismiss and compel arbitration was granted in favor of client in class action consumer practices case.
- Feb 14, 2012Guernsey
Defense of wrongful death general surgical malpractice
- Feb 12, 2012Lawrence
Car accident claim brought against Defendant Esurance for UM/UIM benefits.
Motion for Summary Judgment based upon Plaintiff's lack of proof of fault upon alleged tortfeasor as a bar to UM/UIM benefits. - Feb 10, 2012Kentucky Appellate Court
O’Neil Dishon, et al. v. Equity One, Inc. and American General Financial Services, Inc.
Plaintiffs appealed adverse trial court judgment in creditor rights and liability claim involving disclosure of liens to borrower.
Judgment Affirmed - Feb 10, 2012Cuyahoga
Defense of legal malpractice claim
Motion For Summary Judgment - Feb 10, 2012Muskingham
Defense of products liability claim
Motion For Summary Judgment - Feb 2012Cuyahoga County Court, Ohio
Defense of wrongful death nursing home/long term care claim.
- Jan 27, 2012Miami
Defense of insurance coverage bad faith claim. Reversing judgment of trial court granting summary judgment in favor of defendant insurer on plaintiff’s breach of contract and bad faith claims.
Judgment Reversed - Jan 19, 20128th Appellate Dist
Estate of Wood v. Harborside Health Care
Estate of deceased resident appealed adverse trial court judgment in wrongful death for alleged failure to timely diagnose and treat resident’s infection claim.
Reversed - Jan 19, 20128th Appellate Dist
Borsellino, et al. v. Smythe Cramer, et al.
Plaintiffs appealed adverse trial court judgment on Motion for Relief from Judgment.
Affirmed - Jan 19, 20128th District Court of Appeals
Estate of Wood v. Harborside Health Care
Estate of deceased resident appealed adverse trial court judgment in wrongful death for alleged failure to timely diagnose and treat resident’s infection claim.
Trial Verdict Reversed - Jan 18, 2012Cuyahoga
Defense of legal malpractice claim
- Jan 17, 2012Harrison County
Complaint for damages and enforcement of deed restrictions prohibiting the use of the surface estate for the extraction of oil and gas from adjacent parcels though horizontal fracking techniques
- Jan 13, 2012Fairfield
Prosecution of Plaintiff personal injury construction liability case
Plaintiff Verdict - Jan 12, 2012Pike County, KY
Defense of auto liability personal injury claim
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