Ian D. Mitchell

Obtained unanimous defense verdict in favor of an anesthesiologist. Plaintiff alleged that an anesthesia block was negligently performed in relation to a wrist surgery and as a result the Plaintiff sustained a permanent injury to his Phrenic nerve. 

Obtained defense verdict in favor of a neurosurgeon accused of performing an unnecessary spinal surgery.

Obtained defense verdict in favor of a physician assistant in a case involving treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome causing an alleged permanent nerve injury.

Obtained dismissal of breach of contract complaint for lack of personal jurisdiction.

Obtained dismissal of a malpractice claim at the pleading stage that alleged a failure to properly represent a client in an underlying criminal matter, on the basis that the claim was barred by the one-year statute of limitations.

Defense of claim alleging improper installation of ramp at an annual outdoor festival, which resulted in physical injury to plaintiff.

Defense of dental malpractice claim resulting from a tooth extraction.

Obtained dismissal and judgment as a matter of law in federal court on civil rights claims brought against a guardian ad litem due to the defendant’s absolute immunity in performing a quasi-judicial function.

Defense of security guard and his employer against civil rights violation charges by plaintiff.

Arbitration defense of Consumer Sales Practices Act claim arising out of automobile sale

Edward Formica, et al. v. Jeffrey A. Dehner, et al.

Plaintiff appealed adverse Court of Appeals decision in legal malpractice claim

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.

Edward Formica, et al. v. Jeffrey A. Dehner, et al.

Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment in legal malpractice claim.

Defense of catastrophic medical malpractice claim

Defense of legal malpractice liability claims

Steven Gregory vs. Towne Properties & Park Lane Apartments

Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment in premises multiple family apartment complex.

Defense of admitted liability legal malpractice claim

Premises liability claim arising from an injury sustained by a paper delivery man as a result of a stairwell that broke at a residential apartment complex.

Arbitration defense of property damage claim