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Arbitration defense of pro se plaintiff property damage claim

Aljaberi v. Neurocare

Defendants appealed adverse trial court’s order compelling a physicians group to produce Ohio State Medical Board reports that are statutorily protected from disclosure.

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

Defense of medical malpractice intensive care unit claim

Defense of medical malpractice claim brought against a radiologist.

Claimant sought permanent income and medical benefits, including coverage of surgery, for an alleged work-related knee injury. Working closely with employer, defense counsel presented testimony undermining claimant’s account, resulting in a complete dismissal of her claim.

Defense of secondary workers’ comp. claim against insured in catastrophic injury case

Defense of dental malpractice claim against prosthodontist alleging chronic pain from implants and ill-fitting overdentures.

Claimant was seeking income and medical benefits, including chiropractic treatment, as a result of back pain following an incident. Defense was able to secure complete dismissal with favorable causation opinion from treating physician, avoiding expense of an IME.

Defense of construction liability and personal injury claim, resulting in a jury verdict that was $562,000 less than the damages originally requested by the plaintiff

Defense of legal professional liability in domestic relations matter

Defense of alleged negligent recredentialing a foot surgeon in performing 32 unnecessary surgeries

In Re: Dove Le Moor

Motion to Dismiss Writ of Mandamus granted in favor of client in defense of professional liability claim.

Defense of a gynecologic surgeon performing robotic laparoscopic hysterectomy leading to permanent injury

Reversing judgment of appellate court and finding in favor of defendant medical providers on plaintiff’s medical negligence claims because Ohio Savings statute did not apply.

Dismissing plaintiff’s appeal because court lacked jurisdiction over trial court’s entry.

Affirming judgment of trial court in favor of defendant dismissing plaintiff’s breach of contract and negligence claims.

Affirming judgment of trial court determining insurer’s equitable share of defending and indemnifying insured was proper.

Reversing judgment of trial court denying defendant county summary judgment because trial court erred in determining that immunity did not apply with respect to landowner’s trespass claim.

Noting that the evidence did not support a remote cause jury instruction in medical malpractice trial.

Reversing judgment of trial court ordering all discovery to be had without first conducting in camera review of disputed documents.

Reversing trial court’s denial of defendant’s motion to vacate default judgment.

Defense of workers' compensation claim involving fusion surgery and permanent inability to work

Defense of convenience store in premises liability case alleging slip and fall on ice resulting in personal injuries.

Defense of alleged estate planning legal malpractice. Motion for Summary Judgment granted in favor of attorneys, resulting in dismissal of entire lawsuit.

Plaintiff asserted claims against economic development organization and individual board members that included: 1) tortious interference with a business relationship; 2) tortious interference with a contract; 3) fraud; 4) tortious interference with contract and/or business expectancy.  

Mitchell v. Babickas, 2018-Ohio-383

Affirming trial court summary judgement in favor of product manufacturer for property damage

Defense of dental malpractice claim resulting from a tooth extraction.

Defense of psychiatric facility against claims of medical malpractice and wrongful death  

Hendry v. Lupica, III

Appeal of summary judgment in wet basement case.

Defense of wrongful death medical malpractice involving robotic assistance laparoscopic nephrectomy

Defense of obstetrician in medical malpractice brachial plexus injury claim.  

Bench Trial of alleged employer garnishment violation pursuant to Ohio law.

Kavanagh v. Caruthers, et al.,

Appeal of class action certification.

Arbitration defense of contractual dispute for professional services rendered (REMINGER - AAA)

Claimant sought additional income and medical benefits as a result of a work-related lumbar injury. Defense counsel presented medical proof that her injury was only temporary, resulting in a dismissal of the claim.

Wynveen v. Corsaro, et al.

Appeal of probate court’s grant of motion to disqualify counsel

Motion for summary judgment granted in favor of client in defense of legal professional liability claim.

Obtained dismissal and judgment as a matter of law in federal court on civil rights claims brought against a guardian ad litem due to the defendant’s absolute immunity in performing a quasi-judicial function.

Pipino v. Gallagher Sharp

Motion for Summary Judgment in favor of client in defense of legal professional liability claim affirmed on appeal.

Successfully obtained dismissal of insured mental health counseling center and its counselor after it was sued for alleged unauthorized disclosure of mental health records. Court granted dismissal of the case for lack of personal jurisdiction under the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution.  

Medical malpractice case alleging blindness, cerebral palsy and other injuries due to hyperbilirubinemia.

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 personal injury retail & hospitality claim

Defense of premises liability claim

Defense of commercial auto liability personal injury claim

Arbitration defense of negligent installation causing damage to real property

Arbitration defense of commercial premises liability personal injury claim with large Medicaid lien.

Defense of premises liability claim re one-way turnstile at its entrance without posted warning.

Defense of gender discrimination and retaliatory discharge by former employee

Defense of medical malpractice negligence from platelet rich plasma injection causing gangrene and permanent disfigurement

FINRA Arbitration

Defense of long term care wrongful death claim 

Defense of governmental liability claim for property damages arising out of demolition of Plaintiff’s condemned property.

Defense of neurology medical malpractice claim.

Obtained permanent injunction on behalf of Plaintiffs preventing protests and demonstrations on private property.

Defense of ophthalmologic malpractice claim involving loss of vision in left eye

Defense of property damage claim following accident with stolen vehicle

Defense of property damage claim in commercial trucking accident.

Defense of medical malpractice involving misdiagnosis of hyperthyroidism.

Trevor Sheehan v. ProMedica Health System, et al.

Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court in medical malpractice claim

Prosecution of divorce and custody dispute

Defense of emergency department physician with allegations of failure to timely diagnose and treat the flu, leading to a 40-year old's death.

Defense of dock-leveler manufacturer.

Defense of catastrophic medical malpractice injury claim involving stroke

Prosecution of subrogation action involving fire caused by product defect

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

Early dismissal of domestic relations attorney on claimed violations of 42 USC 1983, abuse of process and conspiracy.

Dueck v. Clifton Club Co.

Appeal of probate court’s grant of summary judgment

Former employee’s claim of wrongful conduct associated with the reporting of motor carrier violations after the employee left employment with the company/client

Defense of property damage subrogation trial

Defended general surgeon in 8th Amendment deliberate indifference claim and obtained judgment in favor of physician.

Successful insurance coverage matter regarding duty to defend and indemnify.

Defense of group sponsor of Ohio state-funded employers from Bureau’s application of a higher premium ratio.

Defense of governmental liability police action for false imprisonment claim