Michael J. Valentine

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.

Race discrimination, retaliation, and First Amendment retaliation case filed in federal court against a school district and several administrators.

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

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

T. Anderson, et al. v. Warren Local School District Board of Education

Plaintiffs appealed adverse trial court judgment in claim by homeowners alleging trespass and negligence by school district for fronting damages to their residences.

Defense of employment practices claim for governmental entity claiming discrimination based on national origin.

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

Defense of personal injury claim due to bounce house rental

A. Jackson et al. v.Dick Long Real Estate, et al.         

Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment in real estate agent E&O claim

Defense of bus and auto liability personal injury claim for governmental liability

Defense of sexual harassment in employment and governmental context as well as gender discrimination case

Richard Weldon, et al. v. Prairie Township, et al.

Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment in claim for damages arising out of township’s independent contractor work.

Defense of township in property damage claim

Zachariah v. Roby

The Court of Appeals, T. Bryant, J., held that: i) genuine issues of material fact precluded summary judgment to teenagers.

Defense of governmental liability class action civil rights violation claims involving the supply of water.

(Kemper)

Defense of Trucking company with stipulated liability in rear-end accident (CNA)

Defense of construction liability personal injury claim of multiple plaintiffs.

Defense of real estate agent E&O claim.

Defense of real estate agent E&O fraud claim.