- Year: 2018
- Dec 27, 20187th Dist. Case No. 18 MA 0053Judgment Affirmed
- Dec 26, 2018Indiana Court of AppealsJudgment Affirmed
- Dec 21, 2018Cuyahoga
Defense of medical malpractice claim alleging damages including lost future wages
- Dec 14, 2018Cuyahoga
Defense of wrongful death medical malpractice claim
- Dec 14, 2018Kentucky Dept. Workers’ Compensation
Claimant sought TTD and permanent income and medical benefits as a result of an alleged thoracic injury from lifting at work. Defense counsel presented testimony from the employer and multiple other lay witnesses regarding claimant’s activities following the incident, resulting in a finding of a temporary strain with no award of additional benefits.
Claim Dismissed - Dec 13, 2018Kentucky Supreme Court
Raymond Hayes & Dena Hayes v. D.C.I. Properties-D KY, LLC and the Nelson Stark Company
Defense of appeal of summary judgment involving the attractive nuisance doctrine.
Judgment Affirmed - Nov 15, 20188th District Court of AppealsJudgment Reversed and Remanded
- Nov 8, 2018Court of Appeals of Ohio, Fourth District, Gallia Count
Alford v. Arbors at Gallipolis
Nursing Home Arbitration Agreement enforced by trial court and affirmed on appeal where the Court found the daughter, who was not the patient’s power-of-attorney, had apparent authority to sign contract for her father.
Favorable Outcome - Nov 5, 2018Geauga - Probate
Following bench trial to the Probate Judge, successfully obtained court order, over beneficiary’s objection, a) approving institutional Trustee’s accounting and b) releasing Trustee for its conduct including payment of fiduciary fees and its litigation attorney fees, and for making loan to beneficiary secured by beneficiary’s fraudulent representation to the institutional Trustee.
Favorable Judgment - Oct 30, 2018Steuben County, IN
Trial defense of claims of dental malpractice
- Oct 26, 2018Toledo
Arbitration defense of personal injuries related to negligent application of cosmetics by an employee.
- Oct 25, 2018Ohio Civil Rights Commission
Defense of township fire department before the OCRC in case involving claims of discrimination which resulted in a finding of no probable cause and dismissal of the charge
- Oct 23, 2018U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Obtained a judgment in the amount of $3 million in an insurance coverage dispute.
Judgment Granted - Oct 19, 2018Cuyahoga
Defense of podiatric malpractice claim of unnecessary surgery
- Oct 8, 2018Kentucky Dept. Workers’ Compensation
Claimant sought permanent income and medical benefits as a result of a low back injury. Working closely with the employer, defense counsel introduced testimony refuting the claimant’s account, resulting in a finding of a temporary strain with no additional benefits awarded.
Claim Dismissed - Oct 5, 2018Kentucky Court of Appeals OpinionJudgment Affirmed
- Oct 5, 20186th Appellate DistJudgment Affirmed
- Oct 1, 2018Wood
Defense of premises liability personal injury claim
- Sep 26, 20181st Appellate District (Hamilton County)Summary Judgment Affirmed
- Sep 24, 2018Erie
- Sep 20, 2018Lucas County Court of Common Pleas
Defense of personal injury and property damage claim and alleged negligence, assault and battery and conversion.
Directed Verdict - Sep 20, 2018Franklin County Court of Common Pleas
Defense of medical malpractice claim for alleged failure to diagnose subdural hematoma.
- Sep 13, 2018Hamilton
Arbitration defense of property damage claim
- Sep 10, 2018Cuyahoga
Defense of emergency room wrongful death claim involving drug overdose
- Sep 7, 2018Howard County, Indiana
Defense of negligence deception, and criminal conversion, alleging that the estate was entitled to punitive damages based on transfer of decedent’s funds
- Sep 3, 2018U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Defense of legal malpractice case alleging conspiracy
Motion to Dismiss Granted - Aug 31, 2018Jefferson, KY
Defense of property damage claim
Directed Verdict - Aug 23, 2018Kentucky Dept. Workers’ Compensation
Claimant sought TTD, PTD and medical benefits as a result of an alleged shoulder injury and total shoulder replacement. Defense counsel introduced medical evidence of a pre-existing condition and testimony from the employer undermining the claimant’s account, resulting in a complete dismissal.
Claim Dismissed - Aug 20, 2018Lake Superior Court
Arbitration defense of Consumer Sales Practices Act violation allegations against selling car dealer
- Aug 15, 2018Cuyahoga
Defense of premises liability action
- Aug 14, 2018Lake
Arbitration defense of personal injuries and property damage resulting from an automobile accident
- Aug 14, 2018Lorain
Fire subrogation property damage claim
- Aug 14, 2018Ohio Supreme CourtJudgment Reversed
- Aug 10, 2018Erie
Defense of wrongful death claim involving a terminal airway obstruction resulting in cardiopulmonary arrest.
Plaintiff Verdict - Jul 30, 2018Knox
Defense negligence claim brought by a Plaintiff who asserted that she sustained an electrical shock while occupying a fair ride operated by client.
- Jul 25, 2018Allen County, Indiana
Defense of local store of national pet care franchise against allegations of injury to pet
- Jul 23, 2018Lake
Defense of property damage claim arising out of alleged golf cart operational negligence
- Jul 22, 2018Summit
Defense of medical malpractice in alleged missed diagnosis of stroke
- Jul 18, 2018Lucas
Defense of medical malpractice claim arising from abdominal hysterectomy
- Jul 2018Cuyahoga County
Defense of emergency department physician alleging failure to timely diagnose and appropriately treat myocardial infarction.
- Jun 28, 20188th Appellate DistJudgment Affirmed
- Jun 28, 2018Portage
Defense of insurance agent E&O claim
Motion for Judgment on Pleadings Granted - Jun 7, 2018Lorain
Defense of medical malpractice claim involving shoulder dystocia during delivery resulting in a permanent brachial plexus injury
Defense Verdict - May 29, 2018Kentucky Dept. Workers’ Compensation
Claimant sought TTD, PTD and medical benefits as a result of a complicated infection allegedly arising out of a work-related fall and scratch. Defense counsel introduced medical records and testimony from multiple lay witnesses refuting the claimant’s counsel, resulting in a complete dismissal.
Claim Dismissed - May 21, 2018Court of Appeals, Third Appellate District Union CountyJudgment Affirmed
- May 18, 2018Kentucky Dept. Workers’ Compensation
Claimant sought TTD, PPD and medical benefits as a result of an alleged work-related shoulder injury. Defense counsel presented evidence undermining the claimant’s credibility, resulting in a complete dismissal of her claim.
Claim Dismissed - May 18, 2018U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
Defense of coffee maker distributor.
Dismissal - May 15, 2018Hamilton
Arbitration defense of pro se plaintiff property damage claim
- May 9, 2018Cuyahoga - ProbateSummary Judgment Granted
- May 8, 2018Ohio Supreme Court
- May 7, 20185th Appellate Dist
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.
Reversed and Remanded Adverse Discovery Decision - Apr 27, 20186th Appellate District, Ottawa CountyJudgment Affirmed
- Apr 25, 2018Ohio Supreme Court
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
- Apr 19, 2018Hamilton
- Apr 13, 2018Delaware
Defense of medical malpractice intensive care unit claim
- Apr 9, 2018Lake Superior Court, IN
Defense of medical malpractice claim brought against a radiologist.
Motion to Dismiss Granted - Apr 4, 2018Kentucky Dept. Workers’ Compensation
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.
Claim Dismissed - Apr 3, 2018Porter County, IN
Defense of secondary workers’ comp. claim against insured in catastrophic injury case
- Mar 30, 2018Cuyahoga
Defense of dental malpractice claim against prosthodontist alleging chronic pain from implants and ill-fitting overdentures.
- Mar 30, 2018Kentucky Dept of Workers Claims
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.
Claim Dismissed - Mar 29, 2018Delaware County, INDefendants’ Motion to Dismiss Granted
- Mar 27, 2018Wayne County Court of Common Pleas, Probate Division
- Mar 23, 2018Jefferson County, KY
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
Favorable Outcome - Mar 22, 2018USDC, Bankruptcy
Defense of legal professional liability in domestic relations matter
Directed Verdict - Mar 20, 2018Erie
Defense of alleged negligent recredentialing a foot surgeon in performing 32 unnecessary surgeries
Defense Verdict - Mar 14, 2018Ohio Supreme Court
In Re: Dove Le Moor
Motion to Dismiss Writ of Mandamus granted in favor of client in defense of professional liability claim.
Motion to Dismiss Writ of Mandamus Granted - Mar 12, 2018Cuyahoga
Defense of a gynecologic surgeon performing robotic laparoscopic hysterectomy leading to permanent injury
- 2018Ohio Supreme Court
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.
Judgment Reversed - 20185th Appellate Dist
Dismissing plaintiff’s appeal because court lacked jurisdiction over trial court’s entry.
Dismissal - 20188th Appellate Dist
Affirming judgment of trial court in favor of defendant dismissing plaintiff’s breach of contract and negligence claims.
Judgment Affirmed - 20188th Appellate Dist
Affirming judgment of trial court determining insurer’s equitable share of defending and indemnifying insured was proper.
Judgment Affirmed - 20189th Appellate Dist.
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.
Judgment Reversed - 20189th Appellate Dist.
Noting that the evidence did not support a remote cause jury instruction in medical malpractice trial.
- 20188th Appellate Dist
Reversing judgment of trial court ordering all discovery to be had without first conducting in camera review of disputed documents.
Judgment Reversed - 20188th Appellate Dist
Reversing trial court’s denial of defendant’s motion to vacate default judgment.
Judgment Affirmed - Mar 5, 201811th Appellate Dist
Paolucci v. Morgan
Dismissal of a negligence claim against a stable owner for injuries to two horses
Dismissal of Claim - Feb 28, 2018Montgomery County Common Pleas
Defense of workers' compensation claim involving fusion surgery and permanent inability to work
- Feb 27, 2018U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, Indianapolis Division
Defense of convenience store in premises liability case alleging slip and fall on ice resulting in personal injuries.
- Feb 23, 20186th District Court of AppealsJudgment Affirmed
- Feb 13, 2018Cuyahoga
Defense of alleged estate planning legal malpractice. Motion for Summary Judgment granted in favor of attorneys, resulting in dismissal of entire lawsuit.
- Feb 7, 2018Tipton Circuit Court
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.
Motion to Dismiss Granted - Feb 1, 20188th Dist. Ct. of Appeals
Mitchell v. Babickas, 2018-Ohio-383
Affirming trial court summary judgement in favor of product manufacturer for property damage
Affirmed - Jan 30, 2018Hamilton
Defense of dental malpractice claim resulting from a tooth extraction.
Judgment for Defendant - Jan 27, 2018Delaware County, IN
Defense of psychiatric facility against claims of medical malpractice and wrongful death
Trial Verdict - Jan 25, 20188th Appellate Dist
Hendry v. Lupica, III
Appeal of summary judgment in wet basement case.
Judgment Affirmed - Jan 23, 2018Cuyahoga
Defense of wrongful death medical malpractice involving robotic assistance laparoscopic nephrectomy
- Jan 19, 2018ElkhartDismissal of All Claims
- Jan 19, 2018Fairfield County Court of Common Pleas
Defense of obstetrician in medical malpractice brachial plexus injury claim.
- Jan 12, 2018Coshocton
Bench Trial of alleged employer garnishment violation pursuant to Ohio law.
- Jan 8, 20187th Appellate Dist
Kavanagh v. Caruthers, et al.,
Appeal of class action certification.
Judgment Affirmed - Jan 4, 2018Cuyahoga
Arbitration defense of contractual dispute for professional services rendered (REMINGER - AAA)