- May 22, 2013Summit
Defense of obstetrical malpractice claim involving cerebral palsy birth trauma from alleged delayed delivery
- May 22, 2013Erie
Defense of wrongful death medical malpractice claim involving alleged improper treatment of early stage cervical cancer
- May 22, 2013U.S. District Court, Northern DistrictSummary Judgment
- May 17, 2013Fayette Cty, KY
Defense of Dram Shop Act claims
Summary Judgment on behalf of Defendants - May 16, 2013Guernsey
Defense of general surgical medical malpractice claim.
- May 16, 201310th Appellate DistJudgment Affirmed
- May 9, 2013Greene
Defense of personal injury commercial premises liability claim
Plaintiff Verdict - May 6, 2013Belmont
Defense of wrongful death assisted living facility claim
Favorable Outcome - May 2, 2013Summit
Defense of Legal Malpractice claim
Summary Judgment Granted - Apr 30, 2013Dismissal of Action
Defense of disciplinary action by Certified Financial Planning Board
- Apr 26, 2013Lorain
Defense and counterclaims of commercial lease dispute
- Apr 24, 2013Lake
- Apr 22, 2013Hamilton
Defense of multiple commercial claim eviction action
- Apr 19, 2013Franklin (Industrial Commission)
Workers’ comp administrative prosecution of claim of specific safety requirements violation (VSSR claim)
Plaintiff Verdict - Apr 19, 2013Montgomery
Defense of breach of auto warranty and Lemon Law claim
- Apr 17, 2013Cuyahoga
Defense of orthopedic medical malpractice claim
Favorable Outcome - Apr 12, 2013U.S. District Court, Northern Ohio
Defense of commercial premises liability matter
- Apr 8, 20133rd Appellate Dist.Judgment Affirmed
- Apr 5, 2013U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Motion for Sanctions granted in legal professional liability case for frivolous claims.
Sanctions Awarded to Defendant after Claims Dismissed - Apr 4, 20138th Appellate DistReversed
- Apr 3, 2013Trumbull
Defense of insurance coverage claim involving damage to insured dwelling during burglary
Judgment on the Pleadings granted - Apr 1, 2013U.S. District Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Jason Milner, et al. v. Robin Biggs, et al.
Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment in legal malpractice case
Judgment Affirmed - Mar 21, 2013U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Legal Malpractice
Motion to Dismiss Granted - Mar 21, 2013U.S. District Court of Appeals, Sixth CircuitJudgment Affirmed
- Mar 21, 2013U.S. District Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Choices in Community Living, et al. v. Michael Petkus, Jr., et al.
Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment in favor of real estate agent in claim of fair housing act disability discrimination case
Judgment Affirmed - Mar 15, 2013Berea Municipal
Defense of criminal trespass, DUI and related charges
- Mar 15, 2013Cuyahoga
Defense of municipality
Trial Court Granted Defendants Motion for Summary Judgment - Mar 12, 2013Trumbull
Defense of insurance broker errors and omissions claim
- 20136th Circuit Court of Appeals
Affirming judgment of district court granting summary judgment in favor of defendants on plaintiff’s 42 U.S.C. § 1983 claims).
Judgment Affirmed - 20138th Appellate Dist
Affirming judgment of trial court granting summary judgment to defendant medical providers on statute of limitations grounds.
Judgment Affirmed - Mar 12, 20136th Appellate Dist
Affirming judgment of trial court finding that the term “non-transient” as used in defendant city’s ordinance was unconstitutionally vague).
Judgment Affirmed - Mar 8, 2013U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky
Class action claims for agricultural nuisance and product liability
- Mar 6, 2013Franklin
Defense of sexual harassment in employment and governmental context as well as gender discrimination case
Plaintiff Verdict - Mar 5, 2013Cuyahoga
Motion for summary judgment was granted in favor of client in defense of legal professional liability claim.
- Feb 27, 20139th Appellate Dist.Judgment Affirmed
- Feb 27, 2013Ohio Supreme Court
E/O Boyd v. Lourexis, Inc., et al.
Wrongful death plaintiff appealed Court of Appeals decision affirming trial court dismissal of claim of negligent security consultation purportedly leading to shooting death at apartment complex.
Court Denied Jurisdiction - Feb 26, 2013Cuyahoga
Defense of dram shop liability action. Affirming judgment of trial court granting summary judgment to bar owners and operators on plaintiff patron’s negligence claim.
- Feb 25, 20137th Appellate DistReversed and Summary Judgment Granted
- Feb 21, 201310th Appellate DistAffirmed
- Feb 20, 2013Franklin
Defense of State Medical Board licensure removal claim.
Favorable Outcome - Feb 19, 2013Rockcastle County, KY
Defense of catastrophic trucking liability case
Plaintiff Verdict - Feb 18, 2013Ohio Supreme CourtJudgment Reversed
- Feb 12, 2013Lorain
- Feb 8, 2013Summit
Defense of products liability Lemon Law case
- Feb 8, 2013Wayne
Defense of construction design liability claim
Favorable Outcome - Jan 31, 2013Court of Appeals of Ohio Seventh District
Antoine E. Davis v. Plato J. Kalfas
Defense of legal malpractice claim
Appeal Dismissed - Jan 28, 2013Cuyahoga
Prosecution of probate ownership counterclaim
- Jan 23, 2013Jefferson County, KY
Arbitration defense of wrongful death of long term care claim
- Jan 22, 2013Franklin
Defense of commercial premises liability claim
- Jan 16, 2013CuyahogaTrial Court Granted Defendants Motion for Summary Judgment
- Jan 13, 20139th Appellate Dist.
Heiland v. Smith
Motion for summary judgment granted in favor of client was affirmed on appeal in defense of legal professional liability claim.
- Jan 11, 2013Venango County, PA
F. Alcorn v. Barleyville United Methodist Church, et al.
- Jan 9, 2013U.S. District Court, Northern Ohio
- Dec 28, 2012Lucas
Successful prosecution of employment/commercial dispute arbitration claim
- Dec 19, 2012Ninth Judicial District Court of Appeals
Rick L. Lamtman v. Barry M. Ward
Affirming Trial Court’s Decision Granting Appellee’s Motion for Summary Judgment
- Dec 18, 2012Geauga
Defense of orthopedic medical malpractice claim
- Dec 18, 2012Jefferson, KY
Defense of hospital and nursing medical malpractice claim
- Dec 14, 2012Detroit, MI
FINRA arbitration defense of financial services professional liability claim
Favorable Outcome - Dec 13, 2012Lucas
Defense of workers’ compensation VSSR violation claim
- Dec 11, 201210th Appellate DistJudgment Affirmed
- Dec 6, 2012Ohio Supreme Court
Houdek v. ThyssenKrupp
On behalf of employer, obtained Ohio Supreme Court reversal of Court of Appeal decision. Ohio Supreme Court reinstated favorable trial court summary judgment ruling on test of deliberate intent relative to employer intentional tort.
- Dec 6, 2012Adams
Defense of legal malpractice claim
Motion For Summary Judgment - Dec 5, 2012Warren
Defense of attorney before Board of Commissioners on Grievance & Discipline
Directed Verdict - Nov 30, 2012Franklin
Defense of property damage products warranty lemon law liability claim
Favorable Outcome - Nov 30, 2012Wood
Defense of workers’ compensation claim
Plaintiff Verdict - Nov 30, 20125th Appellate Dist
- Nov 23, 20121st Appellate DistReversed
- Nov 21, 2012Sandusky
Defense of commercial professional services fee dispute
Favorable Outcome - Nov 20, 2012Kenton County, KY
Defense of trucking liability personal injury claim.
- Nov 19, 2012Boone County, KY
Defense of uninsured motorist personal injury liability claim
- Nov 15, 2012Lucas
Defense of wrongful death trucking liability claim
Favorable Outcome - Nov 15, 2012Wood
Defense of commercial premises liability claim
- Nov 14, 2012Ohio State Medical Board
Defense of state medical board disciplinary charges against client physician
Favorable Outcome - Nov 12, 2012Cuyahoga
Arbitration defense of commercial premises liability
- Oct 26, 2012Hancock
Defense of wrongful death orthopedic medical malpractice claim.
- Oct 25, 20128th Appellate Dist
- Oct 19, 2012Hancock
Defense of wrongful death medical malpractice claim alleging negligent administration of medication resulting in asphyxia.
- Oct 18, 2012Madison County, KY
Defense of liquor liability personal injury and punitive damage claim
Favorable Outcome - Oct 4, 2012Jefferson County Kentucky Circuit Court
Defense of personal injury of multiple property damage claims trucking liability case.
Plaintiff Verdict - Oct 2, 2012Franklin
Defense of surgical medical malpractice claim
- Oct 2, 2012Boone County, KY
Personal injury arising from employment as a pilot for a DHL Contract air cargo company
Motion for summary judgment based upon the up the ladder exclusive remedy pursuant to Kentucky’s Worker Compensation Act - Oct 1, 2012Cuyahoga
Defense of wrongful death medical malpractice.
- Sep 30, 2012U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Motion to dismiss was granted in favor of client in defense of a class action legal professional liability claim.
- Sep 27, 20128th Appellate Dist
J. Tomazic v. A. Rapoport, Trustee, et al.
Defendant appealed adverse trial court judgment in probate litigation and removal of trustee
Judgment Affirmed - Sep 27, 20125th Appellate Dist
Nicki Hawkins, et al., v. World Factory, et al.
Plaintiffs appealed adverse trial court judgment in products liability case
Judgment Affirmed - Sep 25, 2012U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Arbitrator’s ruling denying plaintiff’s motion to proceed on a class basis was affirmed in favor of client.
Arbitrator’s ruling denying plaintiff’s motion to proceed on a class basis affirmed - Sep 21, 2012U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Motion for judgment on the pleadings was granted in favor of client in defense of a class action legal professional liability claim.
- Sep 20, 201210th Appellate Dist
R. Cotterman v. C. Arnebeck, et al.
Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment in legal malpractice claim
Judgment Affirmed - Sep 17, 2012Marion County, IN
Stonegate Mortgage Corp. v. Gallagher
Obtained dismissal of all claims in a commercial dispute.
- Sep 13, 2012Cuyahoga
Defense of D&O, employment practices, and commercial business dispute
Favorable Outcome - Sep 13, 2012Montgomery
Prosecution of arbitration of value reduction for purposes of real estate tax valuation.
Plaintiff's Valuation Awarded - Sep 6, 2012U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Complaint for recovery of Life Insurance Proceeds allegedly paid in violation of ERISA
- Sep 6, 2012OCRC
Determination of no probable cause in favor of client in defense of employment discrimination charge.
- Sep 5, 2012Mahoning
Defense of wrongful death medical malpractice claim
- Aug 31, 2012Fayette Cty., KY Court of AppealsReversed and Remanded
- Aug 23, 20128th Appellate DistReversed and Remanded
- Aug 22, 2012U.S. District Court of Ohio, Northern District
Prosecution of commercial litigation for TRO permanent injunction and damages for trade secrets violation and unfair competition
- Aug 22, 2012Cuyahoga - Probate
Defense of legal malpractice claim
- Aug 21, 2012Erie
Successful prosecution of appeal of cease and desist order received by client property owner regarding newly issued ordinance on rentals
- Aug 2012Butler County
Motion for judgment on the pleadings granted in favor of law firm in legal malpractice action
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