On March 23, 2016, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in Griffith v. Aultman Hosp, 2016-Ohio-1138. In a 5-2 opinion written by Justice Kennedy, the court held that a patient’s medical record is not limited to data in the medical-records department, but rather includes all data the health care provider
Merit Decision: Court OK’s Punitive Damages Against Estate of Deceased Tortfeasor in Limited Circumstance. Whetstone v. Binner.
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Update: A stipulation of dismissal was filed by plaintiff’s counsel on March 15, 2017. The case was settled without any further hearing in the trial court.
On March 15, 2016, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in Whetstone v. Binner, 2016-Ohio-1006. In a 4-3 opinion written by Chief Justice…
What Happened on Remand: Accidents During Firefighter Emergency Runs.
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Two cases involving firefighters causing accidents during emergency runs have now been settled.
Anderson v. Massillon
In Anderson v. Massillon, 2012-Ohio-5711, a fire engine pumper truck on the way to a car fire approached an intersection going significantly in excess of the speed limit, and broadsided a van that had entered the intersection,…
What Happened on Remand: Accidents During Firefighter Emergency Runs.
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Two cases involving firefighters causing accidents during emergency runs have now been settled.
Anderson v. Massillon
In Anderson v. Massillon, 2012-Ohio-5711, a fire engine pumper truck on the way to a car fire approached an intersection going significantly in excess of the speed limit, and broadsided a van that had entered the intersection,…
What’s On Their Minds: Ohio High Court Wades Into Legal Malpractice Waters. Lorna B. Ratonel et al v. Roetzel & Andress, LPA, et al.
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Update: On December 7, 2016, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.
“Obviously, we’ve got more reading to do, because this appears to be a train wreck of almost Biblical proportions,” Acting Chief Justice Pfeifer, to both counsel at the end of the argument.
On…
Oral Argument Preview: Ohio High Court Wades Into Legal Malpractice Waters. Lorna B. Ratonel et al v. Roetzel & Andress, LPA, et al
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Update: On December 7, 2016, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.
Read the analysis of the argument in this case here.
On February 23, 2016, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in the case of Lorna B. Ratonel et al v. …
Oral Argument Preview: Ohio High Court Wades Into Legal Malpractice Waters. Lorna B. Ratonel et al v. Roetzel & Andress, LPA, et al
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Update: On December 7, 2016, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.
Read the analysis of the argument in this case here.
On February 23, 2016, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in the case of Lorna B. Ratonel et al v. …
What’s On Their Minds: Police Officer Liability in Hot Pursuit Accidents. Pamela Argabrite v. Jim Neer et al.
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Update: On December 27, 2016, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.
“Aren’t you really asking this court to adopt an “extreme and outrageous” proximate cause standard which would be in conflict with the immunity statutes set forth by the General Assembly?” Justice O’Donnell, to…
Oral Argument Preview: Police Officer Liability in Hot Pursuit Accidents. Pamela Argabrite v. Jim Neer et al.
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Update: On December 27, 2016, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.
Read the analysis of the oral argument in this case here.
On February 9, 2016, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in the case of Pamela Argabrite v. Jim Neer…
Oral Argument Preview: Police Officer Liability in Hot Pursuit Accidents. Pamela Argabrite v. Jim Neer et al.
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Update: On December 27, 2016, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.
Read the analysis of the oral argument in this case here.
On February 9, 2016, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in the case of Pamela Argabrite v. Jim Neer…