Katie Lynn Zorc (Farrell)

Successful defense of company from claims of workers’ compensation retaliation and intentional tort.

Secured the dismissal of the Ohio Civil Rights Commission’s probable cause finding and claims of disability discrimination against a restaurant which the government investigated then brought on behalf of a former chef.

Successfully defended a Class I Residential Youth Facility in an administrative trial in Columbus, Ohio before the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (ODMHAS), which sought to revoke our client’s license. ODMHAS recommended dismissal of the alleged violations. Instead of having its license revoked as threatened by the State, our client received a recommendation for its renewal, with a notable chastisement of the State, and compliments for the service it provides to the community.

Motion for summary judgment granted in favor of our short-term rehabiliation center client against employee claims of race discrimination.

Defended youth behavioral facility against appeal after the trial court dismissed claims raised by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services for the emergency appointment of a receiver. The appellate court affirmed the original ruling in favor of youth behavioral facility.

Defense of a condominium association and its board of directors against breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty case.

Appellate court affirmed summary judgment in favor of our client on a claim for wrongful discharge in violation of public policy.

Motion for summary judgment granted in favor of nursing home against employee claims of age discrimination and retaliation.

Motion for summary judgment granted in favor of employer against employee claim of wrongful discharge in violation of public policy.

Defense of respondent insurance agent from claims of negligence, negligent and fraudulent misrepresentations, and unsuitability.

Defense of wrongful death medical malpractice claim

Defense of medical malpractice claim arising from abdominal hysterectomy

Defense of medical malpractice claim involving shoulder dystocia during delivery resulting in a permanent brachial plexus injury

FINRA Arbitration

Defense of an insurance agent from a claim of declaratory judgment brought by a Plaintiff who asserted that she should have been the only beneficiary on a life insurance policy.  

Defense of an ambulance company from claims of negligence arising out of a motor vehicle accident

Defense of a broker-dealer and broker against claims of unsuitability, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, and negligence brought by a former client

Defense of a restaurant from a claim of negligence brought by a Plaintiff who asserted she slipped and fell 

Defense of orthopedic surgery malpractice claim