Robert S. Yallech

Obtained a directed verdict in Central District Court in Trumbull County on behalf of big box retailer in a consumer sales practices act and negligence case. 

Defended physician against wrongful death claim. The Court granted motion to dismiss on statute of limitations grounds. 

Obtained dismissal through a motion for judgment on the pleadings for a licensed home inspector.

Motion to dismiss granted in case involving negligence and assault claims against retailer and their security guard.

Motion for partial summary judgment granted, limiting damages, in an environmental professional liability case due to a limitation of liability clause in the contract. 

Represented a hotel against a claim for negligence. 

Obtained a voluntary dismissal of a medical device claim.

Summary judgment granted in favor of retailer after a customer alleged negligent security when an assailant assaulted him and stole his car in the parking lot.   

Summary judgment granted in favor of big-box retail client where a customer alleged negligent security when an assailant pulled a weapon on him.

Summary judgment granted in favor of our community facility client in case of alleged negligence, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and loss of consortium.

Defense of claim alleging negligence on premises of big box retailer. 

Defense of claim alleging negligence on premises of big box retailer. 

Defense of behavioral health facility medical malpractice claim.  

Defended insurance company in alleged wrongful termination in violation of public policy.  The Court granted summary judgment finding no violation occurred.

Defense of negligence claim against a security company

Defense of legal malpractice case alleging conspiracy

Defense of insurance agent E&O claim

Defense of commercial dispute involving service provider’s claim for compensation for services and lost profits 

Defense of commercial premises liability personal injury claim

Defense of personal injury claim leading to incarceration. (Wal-Mart)

Merlin v. Ankle & Foot Care Centers of Ohio, et al.

Plaintiff appealed the trial court’s denial of motion for mistrial due to alleged unfair surprise related to supplemental discovery just prior to trial.

Defense of legal malpractice action 

Defense of admitted liability personal injury claim

Defense of insurance agent E&O claim

Defense of dental malpractice claim

Defense of product liability claim

Marc Cheeks et al. v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.,

Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment in wrongful arrest claim.

Defense of commercial premises liability claim

Schneidmiller v. Rapp, et al.

Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment in legal malpractice case based on running of statute of limitations.

Defense of catastrophic birth injury medical malpractice case

Defense of commercial premises personal injury claim

Stephen Culler v. WMK, Inc., et al

Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment in products liability personal injury claim

Defense of products liability matter

Defense of legal malpractice claim involving shares of stock and in various other business ventures

Arbitration defense of commercial premises liability claim

Defense of products liability personal injury claim

Arbitration defense of property damage miscellaneous professional liability claim

Defense of improper inspection and service to vehicle

Defense of insurance coverage claim involving damage to insured dwelling during burglary

Defense of insurance broker errors and omissions claim

Defense of wrongful death medical malpractice claim

Q. Lacy v. Wal-Mart

Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment in commercial premises liability claim.

Arbitration defense of property damage construction case

The District Court, Katz, J., held that: i) owner was not required to allege that settlement extinguished manufacturer's and seller's liability in order to state contribution claim, and

Arbitration defense of property damage commercial premises liability claim

Defense of catastrophic brain injury auto design liabiity claim.

Defense of clear liability trucking personal injury claim.