Keona R. Padgett

Motion for Summary Judgment granted in favor of a Board of Education, Superintendent, and five former/current Board members. The case involved seven different claims of defamation, slander, and libel, two invasion of privacy claims, an intentional infliction of emotional distress claim, three different claims of retaliation (First Amendment retaliation, retaliation under Title VII/R.C. Chapter 4112, and retaliation under the Ohio whistleblower statute), and a hostile work environment claim. 

Summary judgment granted in favor of the School District’s Board of Education, administrators, and employees on multiple federal claims, including alleged violations of Title IX, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as well as alleged violations of the plaintiff’s constitutional rights. 

The Third District Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of our clients, a board of education and baseball coach, based on political subdivision immunity.

Summary judgment was granted in favor of construction company on negligence claims, including a wrongful death claim.  The appellate court affirmed that decision, finding that the district court properly granted summary judgment under Ohio law.

Summary judgment granted in favor of construction company on negligence claims and motion in limine granted to exclude the plaintiffs’ experts and strike their report.

Summary judgment granted in favor of a mobility company on negligence claims.

Summary judgment granted in favor of Township Trustees on claims of employment and pay discrimination.

Summary judgment granted in favor of school district, administrators, and teachers on negligence claims involving an individualized education plan, supervision, and staffing levels

Summary judgment granted in favor of school district on claims of copyright and trademark infringement

Defense of board of education and individual coaches against claims of negligence related to injury during track and field practice 

Defense of pharmacy at small claims trial resulting in dismissal of the claims 

Defense of county board against claims of age discrimination, wrongful termination, and intentional infliction of emotional distress

Defense of commercial premises liability claim and prosecution of claims for contractual indemnification and attorney’s fees

Prosecution of claims for indemnification and attorney fees

Defense of decision by township Board of Zoning Appeals in administrative appeal to the trial court

Defense of mayor in case involving removal of vehicles and equipment

Defense of school district before the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights in case involving claims of disability discrimination and retaliation which resulted in a finding of no probable cause and dismissal of the charge.

E/O Glenna Zellner, v. Prestige Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, et al

Plaintiff appeal adverse trial court judgment in long term care case based on signed arbitration agreement

Defense of individual involving claims of hostile work environment, disability discrimination, and retaliation.

Defense of township fire department before the OCRC in case involving claims of discrimination which resulted in a finding of no probable cause and dismissal of the charge

Christopher Plank, Administrator of the Estate of Monica Plank v. City of Bellefontaine and City of Bellefontaine Water Department  

Defense of municipality in wrongful death case, arguing against jurisdiction

Christopher Plank, Administrator of the Estate of Monica Plank v. City of Bellefontaine and City of Bellefontaine Water Department

Defense of municipality in wrongful death case

Defense of retailer in retail & hospitality personal injury claim involving slip and fall.

Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment in personal injury claim involving the rental of a bounce house

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

Defense of retailer in retail & hospitality personal injury claim involving trip and fall.

Defense of retailer in retail & hospitality personal injury claim involving trip and fall.

Defense of personal injury claim due to bounce house rental

Timothy Melton v. Donna Guy and Ed’s Sleds

Plaintiff appealed favorable jury award but denial of permanent damages.

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

S. Smith-Huff v. Wal-Mart Stores

Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court decision granting retailer summary judgment in retail & hospitality personal injury claim involving trip and fall.

Defense of construction company involving claims of negligence related to the parking lot at a shopping center

Defense of auto admitted liability personal injury claim and allegations of permanent injuries

Defense of health care commercial premises liability personal injury claim