Overview
Ron serves as the Partner-in-Charge of the firm's Indianapolis office. He has more than thirty years of first-chair experience representing defendants in civil litigation, including over 90 trials and arbitrations in cases of medical malpractice, hospital malpractice, dental malpractice, general liability, governmental liability, and civil rights. He regularly represents health care providers who are subjected to investigation and prosecution before state licensing agencies.
Ron lectures at education and risk management programs for physicians and dentists and has taught continuing education for attorneys on the subjects of medical malpractice and civil rights litigation. He serves as Co-Chair of the firm's Dental Liability Practice Group and Indiana Legal Operations Liaison.
Honors & Recognitions
Ron first chair jury trial experience in lawsuits involving medical malpractice, dental malpractice, hospital malpractice, wrongful death, police civil rights violations, and general liability.
Early in his career, Ron served for 4 years as Assistant Director of Law in the City of Cleveland Law Department
- On March 29, 1994, Mayor Michael R. White issued a Proclamation recognizing Ron as the City of Cleveland Employee of the Month in recognition of exemplary public service
- On April 7, 1997, Cleveland City Council issued a Resolution recognizing Ron for his public service and 'superior achievements with the City of Cleveland'
Rated AV® Preeminent™: Very Highly Rated in Both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards by Martindale Hubbell Peer Review
Listed in Best Lawyers in America for Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Health Care Law
Recognized as a Super Lawyer by Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine and Ohio Super Lawyers Magazine, 2013-2024
Community & Professional
Indiana State Bar Association
Indianapolis Bar Association
Results
- Sep 11, 2024, Summary Judgment AffirmedIndiana Court of Appeals
Plaintiff was hospitalized for approximately six weeks in 2021 after becoming infected with COVID-19 and suffering severe complications from the virus. During his hospitalization, which required immobilization and use of a ventilator, the Plaintiff developed a severe pressure injury on his buttocks. As a result, he alleged that he received negligent medical care and treatment from his numerous medical providers. However, the trial court, and the Indiana Court of Appeals, determined that the medical providers were immune from liability under both Indiana and federal statutes because Plaintiff was receiving certain medical treatment in response to, arising from, or related to the Covid-19 public health emergency.
- May 14, 2024Marion Superior Court
Secured summary judgment in favor of a gas station in a lawsuit concerning allegations of negligent training and supervision.
- Apr 29, 2022Madison, IN Circuit Court
Defense of general surgeon in medical malpractice claim involving delayed operation on a small bowel obstruction.
- Oct 14, 2021US District Court, Southern District of Indiana, Indianapolis Division
Defense of the City of Frankfort, Indiana and their police officers in a Section 1983 case, with alleged claims of unlawful stop and arrest, unlawful use of force, unlawful search, malicious prosecution, and respondeat superior liability.
- Sep 30, 2020U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
Obtained summary judgment on behalf of nurse who was alleged to have been deliberately indifferent to a prisoner’s serious medical needs for violating hospital policy regarding discharge after surgery.
- Jun 23, 2020, Summary Judgment GrantedU.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
Plaintiff, a prisoner at Wabash Correctional Facility, alleged a Section 1983 claim for a deliberate indifference to his medical needs in violation of the 8th amendment.
- Aug 8, 2019, Denial of Petition to TransferIndiana Supreme Court
Marigold Overshiner and Earl Overshiner, Individually and as Parents and Guardians of their Minor Daughter, Kaitlyn Overshiner, and Kaitlyn Overshiner, v. Hendricks Regional Health and Ian Johnston, M.D
Indiana Supreme Court denied transfer upholding the decision by the Court of Appeals affirming a directed verdict in favor of defendant hospital and physician following a jury trial alleging blindness to an infant.
- Feb 21, 2019, Directed Verdict AffirmedIndiana Court of Appeals
Marigold Overshiner and Earl Overshiner, Individually and as Parents and Guardians of their Minor Daughter, Kaitlyn Overshiner, and Kaitlyn Overshiner, v. Hendricks Regional Health and Ian Johnston, M.D.
Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed judgment in favor of the defendant hospital and physician following a jury trial alleging blindness to an infant.
- Dec 6, 2017, Directed verdict for the defendantsPutnam County Circuit Court
Medical malpractice case alleging blindness, cerebral palsy and other injuries due to hyperbilirubinemia.
- Mar 20, 2017, Reversed and Remanded8th Appellate Dist
Portee, et al. v. Cleveland Clinic Foundation, et al.
Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment in medical malpractice claim
- Nov 18, 2016, Plaintiff VerdictMonroe County
Dental malpractice case alleging a dislocated jaw during tooth extractions
- Mar 10, 2016, Judgment AffirmedIndiana Court of Appeals
M. Ritchie, et al. v. Community Howard Regional Health
Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment denying injunctive relief in breach of contract, defamation case
- Aug 23, 2012, Reversed and Remanded8th Appellate Dist
Evelyn Diane White, et al., v. Robert P. Elias, Trustee, et al.
Reminger client appealed adverse trial court judgment regarding landlord liability personal injury claim.
- May 31, 2012, Reversed and Remanded8th Appellate Dist
Michael A. Lingo, et al. v. State of Ohio, et al./Thomas E. Day, Jr., Clerk of Court Bedford Muni. Ct., Victoria Dailey, Clerk of Court Chardon Muni. Court, and Lisa Mastrangelo, Clerk of Court of the Willoughby Mun. Court
Whether the named plaintiffs and a class of similarly situated plaintiffs are entitled to declaratory relief, injunctive relief and damages related to alleged overcharged court costs by clerks of court
- Dec 9, 2011Cuyahoga
Defense of dental malpractice claim
- Oct 28, 2010, Judgment Affirmed8th Appellate Dist
Elizabeth Schura, etc. et al. v. C. Marsick, M.D. & Physicians Staffing
Plaintiff appealed a trial court judgment in medical negligence claim.
- Jan 21, 2010, Reversed and Remanded8th Appellate Dist
Chapman, Admr., etc. v. South Pointe Hospital, et al.
Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment on failure to provide an Affidavit of Merit in medical malpractice case.
- Jan 7, 2009Cuyahoga
Defense of wrongful death medical malpractice claim
- Feb 14, 2008Medina
Defense of wrongful death medical malpractice claim.
(ACE USA)
- Jan 11, 2007Cuyahoga
Defense of orthopedic surgery medical malpractice case.
News
News
Speaking Engagements
Insights
Publications
Reminger Reports
Practice Areas
Education
J.D., Case Western Reserve University, magna cum laude, 1990
- Graduated in top 10% of law school class
- Order of the Coif
B.S.B.A, John Carroll University, cum laude, 1987
Admissions
- State of Ohio, 1990
- State of Indiana, 2013
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, 1991
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana, 2013
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana, 2013
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, 1992
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, 2014