- Year: 2015
- Dec 30, 2015U.S. District Court for the Southern District of IndianaMotion For Summary Judgment
- Dec 30, 2015United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio Western DivisionSummary Judgment
- Dec 2015U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
Defended City and Mayor in civil rights claim for employment discrimination. Obtained summary judgment for defendants.
Summary Judgment - Dec 2015Sullivan County
Obtained summary judgment in favor of obstetrician related to delivery of infant with chromosomal abnormalities.
Summary Judgment Granted - Dec 23, 2015Marion County, IN
Defense of alleged negligent psychiatric care case
Complaint dismissed - Dec 23, 2015LakeMotion to Dismiss Granted
- Dec 21, 2015Hamilton
Defense of intentional infliction of emotion distress claim
Motion to Dismiss Granted - Dec 15, 2015Mahoning
Defense of wrongful death gastrointestinal surgery claim.
- Dec 15, 201510th Appellate DistJudgment Affirmed
- Dec 10, 20158th Appellate DistJudgment Affirmed
- Dec 2015Cuyahoga County Court, Ohio
Defense of emergency department physician alleging wrongful death of a 19-year old due to increased intracranial pressure.
- Dec 1, 201510th Appellate Dist
Harris v. Reedus
Appeal of trial court grant of motion for summary judgment in legal malpractice claim
Judgment Remanded - Nov 25, 2015Hendricks County, Indiana
Defense of Negligence and Products Liability claim
- Nov 18, 20155th Appellate Dist
Gulfport Energy Corporation v. Corey R. Ripley, et al.
Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment in breach of contract claim.
Affirmed - Nov 11, 2015Franklin
Defense of podiatric surgical malpractice case.
- Nov 9, 20153rd Appellate Dist.Judgment Affirmed
- Nov 5, 2015United States Disctrict Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Summary Judgment Granted on Excessive Force, Emotional Distress and Constitutional Claims
Summary Judgment Granted - Nov 2, 2015Porter County, IN
Defense of medical malpractice case involving multiple hospital falls
Complaint dismissed - Oct 30, 2015Caldwell County, KY
Defense of negligent hiring and retention claim against trucking company.
Summary Judgment Granted - Oct 30, 2015U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Granting summary judgment in favor of defendant insurance companies on plaintiff’s indemnification claims.
Summary Judgment Granted - Oct 28, 2015EEOC
Determination of no probable cause in favor of client in defense of employment discrimination charge.
- Oct 23, 2015Jefferson, KY
Defense of wrongful death emergency medicine claim of 23 year old male.
- Oct 23, 2015Kentucky Dept. Workers’ CompensationClaim Dismissed
- Oct 22, 2015Stark
Defense of obstetrical medical malpractice claim involving stillborn child
- Oct 20, 2015IMEO – EEOC
Defense of Employment Discrimination Claim.
- Oct 16, 2015Cuyahoga
Defense of long term care liability claim
- Oct 9, 2015Marion
Defense of surgical gastroenterology medical malpractice claim
- Oct 5, 2015Lorain
Defense of catastrophic birth injury claim involving placental abruption
- Oct 2, 2015Hendricks County, Indiana
Defense of premises liability claim
- Oct 1, 2015Franklin
Defense of construction company involving claims of negligence related to the parking lot at a shopping center
- Sep 30, 2015Allen
Workers’ comp. defense on allowance of multiple conditions
- Sep 28, 2015Shelby County, IN
Defense of product liability claim
Complaint dismissed - Sep 23, 2015EEOC
Determination of no probable cause in favor of client in defense of employment discrimination charge.
- Sep 22, 201510th Appellate DistJudgment Affirmed
- Sep 19, 2015Logan
Motion for summary judgment was granted in favor of client in prosecution of indemnification crossclaim.
- Sep 16, 2015Montgomery
Arbitration defense of property damage claim based on pre-arbitration demand.
- Sep 10, 20157th Appellate DistJudgment Affirmed
- Sep 8, 2015Mercer
Defense of wrongful death emergency room medical malpractice claim
- Sep 8, 2015Mercer
Defense of wrongful death emergency room medical malpractice claim
- Sep 2, 2015Columbiana
- Aug 26, 20159th Appellate Dist.
Smith v. Helsop
Plaintiff appealed trial court grant of summary judgment to defendant in commercial premises liability matter.
Summary Judgment Affirmed - Aug 26, 2015MarionPermit denied
- Aug 26, 2015Marion County Court of Common PleasSummary Judgment Granted
- Aug 2015Ohio Industrial Commission
Successfully defeated a widow’s application for death benefits alleging death due to asbestos exposure saving the Self-Insured employer approximately $200,000.
Application for death benefits filed by a surviving widow - Aug 21, 2015U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Defense of medical malpractice claim
Motion to Dismiss Granted - Aug 21, 2015United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
E. McCowen v. Village of Lincoln Heights
Plaintiff appealed adverse federal court’s judgment on employment practices claim.
Judgment Affirmed - Aug 20, 2015Mahoning
Defense of dental malpractice claim
- Aug 11, 2015Lake County, Indiana
Defense of negligent servicing claim
Complaint dismissed - Jul 31, 2015Deerborn, IN
Defense of catastrophic medical malpractice claim
- Jul 30, 2015Mahoning
Defense of catastrophic birth trauma medical malpractice claim
- Jul 29, 2015Marion County, IN
Defense of medical malpractice claim alleging urethral tear during cystoscopy.
- Jul 13, 2015Hendricks County, Indiana
Defense of medical malpractice case involving alleged traumatic brain injury as a result of an anaphylactic reaction during a colonoscopy.
Motion to Dismiss Granted - Jul 10, 2015Hamilton
Arbitration defense of commercial services dispute
- Jul 8, 2015Sandusky
Defense of wrongful death medical malpractice claim
- Jul 1, 2015Allen County, Indiana
Defense of breach of contract and E&O claim against home inspector
- Jun 29, 2015Jefferson County, KY
- Jun 25, 2015USDC Southern Ohio
Defense of federal white collar criminal
Probation - Jun 23, 2015Cuyahoga
Motion for summary judgment was granted in favor of client in defense of legal professional liability claim.
- Jun 22, 2015Lucas
Defense of wrongful termination claim
- Jun 19, 20156th Appellate DistJudgment Affirmed
- Jun 17, 2015Franklin
Trial of workers’ comp. appeal
- Jun 16, 2015Ohio Supreme CourtDenied, Court of Appeals Judgment affirmed
- Jun 15, 2015U.S. District Court, Southern District of OhioMotion to Dismiss Granted
- Jun 10, 2015Cuyahoga County
Defense of commercial premises liability matter
- Jun 9, 20157th Appellate DistReversed
- Jun 5, 20157th Appellate DistReversed
- May 31, 2015Cuyahoga
Defense of premise liability personal injury claim
Motion For Summary Judgment - May 28, 20156th Cir. Court of Appeals
Maxitrate Tratamento Termico E Controles, et al. v. Hedman
Appellate court affirmed trial court’s dismissal in an insurance coverage dispute.
Affirmed - May 27, 2015Summit
Defense of delayed diagnosis in medical malpractice claim
- May 27, 2015Erie
Defense of wrongful death medical malpractice case
Defense Verdict - May 27, 20156th Cir. Court of Appeals
B. Lyles v. Katy Perry, et. al.
Defense of copyright infringement case.
Judgment Affirmed - May 22, 2015Warren
- May 20, 2015Ashland
Defense of emergency medicine medical malpractice claim
Directed Verdict - May 15, 2015Cuyahoga
Defense of surgical medical malpractice claim
- May 15, 201510th Appellate DistJudgment Affirmed
- May 14, 2015
Defense of OCRC Complaint
- May 14, 2015Cuyahoga
Motion for summary judgment was granted in favor of client in defense of legal professional liability claim.
- May 13, 20159th Appellate Dist.
RFFG, LLC v. Extinct Temps, Inc.
Appeal of adverse trial court judgment in business dispute claim.
Judgment Remanded - May 13, 2015Lake County, Indiana
Defense of medical malpractice claim against critical care physicians
Motion to Dismiss Granted - May 12, 2015Warren
Defense of complex commercial representation legal malpractice claim
- May 12, 2015Belmont
Motion for summary judgment was granted in favor of client in defense of legal professional liability claim.
- May 8, 20151st Appellate DistJudgment Affirmed
- May 6, 2015Fairfield
Arbitration defense of professional liability property damage claim
- Apr 29, 2015Belmont
Defense of wrongful death long term care and medical malpractice claim
- Apr 29, 20159th Appellate Dist.
Beck Energy Corp. v. Zurz
Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment in legal malpractice claim.
Judgment Affirmed - Apr 24, 2015Cuyahoga
Defense of general surgeon in medical malpractice claim involving allegations of negligent hernia repair
- Apr 24, 2015Lucas
Defense of personal injury premises liability claim
Motion to Dismiss Granted - Apr 23, 2015Licking
Defense of auto admitted liability personal injury claim and allegations of permanent injuries
Favorable Outcome - Apr 23, 2015Jefferson County
Defense of medical malpractice wrongful death action
- Apr 23, 2015U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
Summary judgment granted on claim for legal malpractice
Summary Judgment - Apr 22, 2015U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
- Apr 21, 2015U.S. Supreme Court
Dublin Eye Associates, P.C., et al. v. Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co.
Plaintiff appealed adverse U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals judgment in ERISA breach of fiduciary duty claims.
Petition for a writ of certiorari denied - Apr 21, 2015Ashtabula
Defense of medical malpractice of internal medicine treatment for COPD.
- Apr 17, 2015White County, Indiana
Defense of negligent commercial transportation claim
Motion to Dismiss Granted - Apr 15, 2015Cuyahoga
Defense of trucking liability personal injury claim
- Apr 15, 2015Clinton
Defense of accounting malpractice claim
- Apr 7, 2015Jefferson, KY
Defense of negligent security premises liability case
- Apr 3, 2015Kettering
Arbitration defense of property damage commercial premises liability
- Apr 1, 2015Cleveland
Defense of wrongful discharge discrimination claim
- Mar 31, 2015U.S. District Court, Northern District
- Mar 27, 2015Summit
- Mar 26, 2015Hamilton Cty., IN
Defense of medical malpractice claim against psychiatrists
Motion to Dismiss Granted - Mar 23, 2015Mahoning
Defense of catastrophic birth injury medical malpractice case
- Mar 23, 20153rd Appellate Dist.Judgment Affirmed
- Mar 20, 2015Lucas
Defense of dental malpractice claim
- Mar 20, 2015Cuyahoga
Defense of title company E&O claim
- 20158th Appellate Dist
Affirming judgment of trial court granting summary judgment in favor of defendant medical providers against plaintiff for failure to comply with Local Rule 21.0.
Judgment Affirmed - Mar 11, 2015Lorain
Defense of wrongful death medical malpractice claim
Defense Verdict - Feb 25, 2015Cuyahoga
Defense of wrongful death emergency room medical malpractice claim
- Feb 24, 2015Grant County, Indiana
Defense of medical malpractice wrongful death case involving stillborn infant during caesarian delivery.
- Feb 23, 2015U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Defense of financial services professional liability claim
- Feb 20, 2015U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
- Feb 13, 2015Franklin
Defense of legal malpractice claim
- Feb 13, 2015Hamilton Cty., IN
Arbitration defense of dental liability.
- Feb 11, 20151st Appellate DistJudgment Affirmed
- Feb 6, 20156th Appellate DistReversed
- Feb 6, 20152nd Appellate DistJudgment Affirmed
- Feb 2015Cuyahoga
Defense of radiologist in wrongful death medical malpractice claim involving claim of missed aortic dissection
Case resolved favorably during trial - Jan 30, 2015Trumbull
Defense of catastrophic surgical medical malpractice claim.
- Jan 26, 20158th District Court of Appeals
LAME, Inc. v. E.G. Systems Inc., 2015-Ohio-686
Summary judgement in favor of product manufacture and distributor for claims of personal property damage
Summary Judgment - Jan 22, 2015USDC, Eastern District of Kentucky
Third-party claims for indemnity, contribution, and apportionment arising from allegedly defective product (crane remote control).
- Jan 19, 2015St. Joseph County, Indiana
Prosecution of Negligence Claim
Favorable Judgement - Jan 15, 2015Mahoning
Defense of commercial premises personal injury claim
- Jan 13, 2015Girard
Arbitration defense of property damage commercial liability
claim - Jan 13, 2015Brown
Arbitration defense of commercial premises liability property damage claim
- Jan 12, 2015Toledo
Arbitration defense of property damage trucking liability claim
- Jan 5, 2015Franklin County Court of Common Pleas
Obtained directed verdict at trial dismissing property damage claims