- Year: 2016
- Dec 30, 2016Kentucky Dept of Workers Claims
Claimant was seeking income and medical benefits for conditions in her neck, shoulders and low back that resulted in bilateral shoulder surgeries. Claim dismissed on the basis of medical evidence presented by defense indicating Claimant’s condition was not work-related.
Claim Dismissed - Dec 21, 2016Board of Professional Conduct of the Supreme Court, No. 2015-029
Toledo Bar Assn. v. Crosser
Attorney appealed disciplinary Board of Professional Conduct suspension order for violation of Rules of Professional Conduct
Judgment Affirmed - Dec 19, 2016Monroe County
Obtained summary judgment in favor of an annuity broker facing claims of financial services fraud.
Summary Judgment - Dec 13, 2016U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio, Eastern Division
Defense of retailer in retail & hospitality personal injury claim involving trip and fall.
Motion for Summary Judgment Granted - Dec 6, 2016United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Novel v. Lane Alton & Horst, Rick Marsh, Ray Pantel
Defense of Racketeering & Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) and fraud claims against law firm and attorneys
- Dec 5, 2016United States Disctrict Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Defense of township against claims for various public employee benefits
Order dismissing claims for public employee benefits - Dec 2016Pickaway
Defense of medical malpractice claim involving the administration of Vistaril and then allowing the patient to drive home.
- Nov 18, 2016Montgomery
Defense of nursing home malpractice claim of 63 year old female patient
- Nov 18, 2016Cuyahoga
Defense of medical malpractice following complications with bariatric surgery
- Nov 18, 2016Monroe County
Dental malpractice case alleging a dislocated jaw during tooth extractions
Plaintiff Verdict - Nov 9, 2016Franklin
Workers’ compensation right to participate appeal by Plaintiff
- Nov 7, 2016Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, Probate DivisionPlaintiffs’ verdict granted in bench trial
- Nov 4, 2016Clermont
Defense of construction liability personal injury matter
Plaintiff Verdict - Nov 4, 2016Hamilton
Arbitration defense of Consumer Sales Practices Act claim arising out of automobile sale
- Nov 2, 2016Jefferson County
FINRA arbitration of broker/dealer financial services liability claim
- Oct 28, 2016Stark
Defense of orthopedic surgery malpractice claim
- Oct 28, 2016Hamilton Cty., IN
Defense of gastroenterologist medical malpractice claim
- Oct 27, 20168th Appellate DistReversed and Remanded
- Oct 13, 2016Cuyahoga
Defense of wrongful death medical malpractice claim involving deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolus
Plaintiff Verdict - Oct 13, 2016Franklin
Defense of dental malpractice
- Oct 12, 2016Henry
Arbitration defense of commercial services property damage liability claim
- Oct 2016Franklin
Defense of dental malpractice claim alleging osteomyelitis from infected implant.
- Sep 29, 20167th Appellate DistJudgment Affirmed
- Sep 23, 2016U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Defense of race and national origin and retaliation claim
- Sep 20, 2016Marion County, IN
Defense of retail and hospitality personal injury / invasion of privacy claim arising from a third party contractor alleged to have watched business invitee while she changed clothes in dressing room
Won on Defense Motion to Dismiss - Sep 16, 2016Allen
Defense of wrongful death medical malpractice case involving deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolus
- Sep 15, 2016Franklin County Municipal Court
- Sep 14, 2016Lake Superior Court
Defense of medical malpractice claim.
Motion to Dismiss Granted - Sep 12, 2016Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas
Motion for summary judgment granted in favor of client in defense of legal professional liability claim.
- Sep 2016Cuyahoga
Defense of emergency department physician with allegations of catastrophic injury to this patient's gastrointestinal system.
- Sep 2, 2016Sandusky
Defense of premises liability claim
Motion For Summary Judgment - Aug 30, 2016Franklin
Defense of catastrophic pharmaceutical reaction in 6 year-old.
- Aug 25, 2016United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Ruiz-Bueno (Est. of Edward Peterson) v. Dr. John Tilley
Allegations of deliberate indifference to medical needs against psychologist
- Aug 24, 2016U.S. District Court for the Southern District of IndianaSummary Judgment
- Aug 23, 20162nd Appellate Dist
Walling v. Wagner
Defense of legal malpractice claim
Judgment Affirmed - Aug 23, 2016U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Early dismissal of insurance agency on claims of negligence and malpractice for lack of federal jurisdiction
Dismissal - Aug 19, 2016U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
- Aug 19, 2016Pickaway
Defense of wrongful death nurse practitioner claim
- Aug 18, 2016Henderson, KY
Defense of commercial premises liability claim
- Aug 17, 2016USDC 6th Cir. AppealJudgment Affirmed
- Aug 12, 2016Erie
Defense of orthopedic total knee replacement malpractice claim
- Aug 2, 2016Jefferson County, KY
Defense of racial discrimination and retaliation complaint against condominium association
- Aug 1, 20164th Appellate Dist
Bender v. Logan
Appeal of trial court grant of motion for summary judgment in business dispute action
Judgment Affirmed - Jul 29, 2016Lake County
Awarding summary judgment in favor of client on breach of contract claim to establish client as 50% owner of closely held company.
- Jul 14, 2016EEOC
Defense of claims of race and gender discrimination, as well as a retaliation claim for engaging in unspecified protected activity
- Jun 30, 20162nd Appellate District, Montgomery County
Berridge v. McNamee, et al.
Appellate court upheld summary judgment victory on behalf of law firm in underlying case alleging loss of life insurance proceeds
Summary Judgment Affirmed - Jun 29, 2016Ohio Supreme Court
Edward Formica, et al. v. Jeffrey A. Dehner, et al.
Plaintiff appealed adverse Court of Appeals decision in legal malpractice claim
Denied Jurisdiction - Jun 27, 20165th Appellate DistJudgment Affirmed
- Jun 23, 2016MahoningMotion to Dismiss based upon immunity granted
- Jun 16, 2016Cuyahoga
Defense of property damage premises liability claim
- Jun 9, 2016Hamilton
Defense of admitted liability in personal injury claims
Plaintiff Verdict - Jun 3, 2016Mahoning
Defense of admitted liability personal injury claim
Plaintiff Verdict - Jun 1, 2016U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
Defense of job related injury and duty of company denial of workers’ compensation
- May 27, 2016NLRB
Defense of Concerted Action Charge
Charge Withdrawn with Board Approval - May 23, 2016U.S. District Court, W.D. of KY, Bowling Green Division
Dismissal of FDCPA claim asserted against property preservation company
Motion to Dismiss Granted - May 23, 2016Portage
Defense of national recreational association against claims of nuisance and infliction of emotional distress
Trial Verdict - May 13, 2016EEOC
Defense of sexual harassment, hostile work environment and retalitation claims
Dismissal and Notice of Rights - May 12, 20168th Appellate Dist. No. 103758Judgment Affirmed
- May 6, 2016Indiana Court of AppealsJudgment Affirmed
- May 4, 2016Hamilton Cty., IN
Defense of intentional infliction of emotion distress
Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint and Motion for Attorney’s Fees Granted - Apr 26, 2016Kentucky Dept of Workers Claims
Claimant was seeking permanent income and medical benefits for an alleged cervical spine and upper extremity injury. Claim for permanency was dismissed, with claimant awarded only temporary total disability and medical benefits as previously voluntarily paid.
Claim Dismissed - Apr 22, 2016Marion County, IN
Obtained summary judgment in favor of a construction company facing claims of vicarious liability for the alleged misconduct of its employee.
Summary Judgment - Apr 18, 2016Wood
Motion for summary judgment was granted in favor of client in defense of whistleblower case.
- Apr 14, 2016Allen
Defense of catastrophic dental malpractice case resulting in trigeminal neuralgia
- Apr 11, 2016Hancock
Obtained summary judgment in favor of an insurance agency facing claims of a negligent failure to procure insurance coverage.
Summary Judgment in favor of Defendant - Apr 11, 2016Cuyahoga
Defense of involuntary imprisonment claim against hospital and psychiatrist
Motion For Summary Judgment - Apr 6, 2016Cuyahoga
Defense of mesothelioma asbestos wrongful death claim
Favorable Outcome - Apr 5, 2016Bullitt County, KY
Defense of third party claim against employer for negligence
- Apr 5, 2016Miami
Arbitration defense of commercial services liability claim
- Apr 1, 2016Champaign County
Defense of retailer in retail & hospitality personal injury claim involving trip and fall.
- Mar 30, 2016U.S. District Court, Northern Ohio
Defense against fiduciary claims asserted by a Plan participant against actuary for improper distributions of Plan assets
- Mar 25, 20161st Dist. Ct. of App.
Steven Rusher, et al. v. SpringCastle America, LLC, et al
Plaintiffs appealed trial court’s dismissal of claims brought under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and Ohio’s Consumer Sales Practices Act against owners of debt.
Summary Judgment Affirmed - Mar 22, 2016U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Defense of Racketeering Influence Corrupt Practices (RICO) claims
Motion to Dismiss Granted - Mar 18, 2016Cuyahoga
Defense of urologic medical malpractice claim
- Mar 18, 2016Preble
Defense of personal injury claim due to bounce house rental
- 20165th Appellate Dist
Affirming judgment of trial court denying defendants’ motion to compel arbitration, as non-signatory was not bound by agreement.
Judgment Affirmed - Mar 10, 2016American Arbitration Assn.
Arbitration defense of construction liability defect and warranty claim
Favorable Outcome - Mar 10, 2016Indiana Court of AppealsJudgment Affirmed
- Mar 8, 2016ColumbianaMotion to Dismiss Granted
- Mar 6, 20166th Appellate DistJudgment Affirmed
- Mar 3, 20168th Appellate Dist
K.S., a Minor, et al., v. Pla-Mor Roller Rink
Appeal of trial court grant of motion for summary judgment in personal injury action.
Judgment Affirmed - Mar 3, 2016USDC, KY
Defense of commercial premises liability claim
- Feb 29, 201610th Appellate Dist
Greg Youtsey v. Amanda Bent Bolt Co.
Prosecution of VSSR claim.
Favorable Outcome - Feb 23, 2016Marysville Municipal Court
Defense Verdict following Bench Trial
- Feb 17, 2016Marion County, IN
Obtained dismissal of a complaint asserting negligence against an Indiana common carrier.
Motion To Dismiss - Feb 16, 2016Mahoning
Defense of dental malpractice claim
Motion to Dismiss Granted - Feb 16, 2016Hamilton
Prosecution and defense of commercial business dispute
- Feb 12, 2016Marion County, IN
Obtained judgment on the pleadings in favor of a national restaurant chain facing claims of alleged building code violations.
Judgment on the Pleadings - Feb 11, 2016Mahoning
Defense of podiatric surgical malpractice claim
- Feb 8, 2016Cuyahoga
Defense of legal malpractice claim
- Feb 4, 2016Franklin
Defense of real estate broker commission license suspension claim
Probation - Feb 3, 2016Allen
Defense of catastrophic cardiothoracic surgical negligence case
- Jan 29, 2016Cuyahoga
Motion for summary judgment was granted in favor of client in defense of legal professional liability claim.
- Jan 28, 2016Juvenile Ct., Cuyahoga
Prosecution of motion to terminate or reduce support due to disability
- Jan 26, 2016Stark
Defense of medical malpractice, wrongful death claim
- Jan 20, 20165th Appellate DistJudgment Affirmed
- Jan 11, 201612th Appellate Dist
Edward Formica, et al. v. Jeffrey A. Dehner, et al.
Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment in legal malpractice claim.
Judgment Affirmed - Jan 6, 2016State of Indiana
Defense of Orthopedic Practice by medical board investigation for failure to provide emergency orthopedic care
Complaint dismissed - Jan 5, 2016Erie
Defense of condominium association in lawsuit by homeowners disputing assessments and authority for multi-million dollar repair project.
- Jan 1, 2016Ohio Civil Rights Commission
Defense of school district before the OCRC in case involving claims of discrimination which resulted in a finding of no probable cause and dismissal of the charge