In 2014, a diamond bracelet, an emerald ring and a brooch were stolen from the Dayton-area residence of Irene Danopulos. American Trading II, a pawnshop in Cheviot Ohio, bought these items for $2125, reported the purchase to the Sheriff’s office, held the jewelry for the statutorily required 15-day period, then sold the pieces as scrap
What’s On Their Minds: Is A Duty Owed To Motorist For Injury From Off-Road Mailbox? Cletus Snay, et al. v. Matthew Burr, et al.
By Marianna Bettman on
Update: On November 24, 2021, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. In a 5-2 opinion written by Chief Justice O’Connor, joined by Justices Kennedy, Fischer, DeWine and Stewart, the Court held that the Burrs owed no duty to Snay under the facts of this case. Justice Donnelly dissented…
What’s On Their Minds: Is A Duty Owed To Motorist For Injury From Off-Road Mailbox? Cletus Snay, et al. v. Matthew Burr, et al.
By Marianna Bettman on
Update: On November 24, 2021, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. In a 5-2 opinion written by Chief Justice O’Connor, joined by Justices Kennedy, Fischer, DeWine and Stewart, the Court held that the Burrs owed no duty to Snay under the facts of this case. Justice Donnelly dissented…
Oral Argument Preview: Is A Duty Owed To Motorist For Injury From Off-Road Mailbox? Cletus Snay, et al. v. Matthew Burr, et al.
By Marianna Bettman on
Update: On November 24, 2021, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. In a 5-2 opinion written by Chief Justice O’Connor, joined by Justices Kennedy, Fischer, DeWine and Stewart, the Court held that the Burrs owed no duty to Snay under the facts of this case. Justice Donnelly dissented…
What’s On Their Minds: What is the Appropriate Pleading Standard for a Wrongful Death Claim Against Child-Protection Caseworkers? Maternal Grandmother, as Administrator of the Estate of G.B., a deceased minor, and Maternal Grandmother, Individually v. Hamilton County Department of Job and Family Services, Hamilton County, Ohio, Denise Driehouse, Chris Montzel, Todd Portune, Shamara Stephens a.k.a. Shamara Hooks-Ware, Kassie Setty, and Lumadi Lavusa, and Father of G.B. and Mother of G.B
Update: On November 23, 2021 the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.
“I don’t believe the other side has argued Twombly in the appellate court, did they?”
Justice Brunner, to counsel for Grandmother
“Why does the York case not control in this particular case?”
Justice…
What’s On Their Minds: What is the Appropriate Pleading Standard for a Wrongful Death Claim Against Child-Protection Caseworkers? Maternal Grandmother, as Administrator of the Estate of G.B., a deceased minor, and Maternal Grandmother, Individually v. Hamilton County Department of Job and Family Services, Hamilton County, Ohio, Denise Driehouse, Chris Montzel, Todd Portune, Shamara Stephens a.k.a. Shamara Hooks-Ware, Kassie Setty, and Lumadi Lavusa, and Father of G.B. and Mother of G.B
Update: On November 23, 2021 the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.
“I don’t believe the other side has argued Twombly in the appellate court, did they?”
Justice Brunner, to counsel for Grandmother
“Why does the York case not control in this particular case?”
Justice…
Oral Argument Preview: What is the Appropriate Pleading Standard for a Wrongful Death Claim Against Child-Protection Caseworkers? Maternal Grandmother, as Administrator of the Estate of G.B., a deceased minor, and Maternal Grandmother, Individually v. Hamilton County Department of Job and Family Services, Hamilton County, Ohio, Denise Driehouse, Chris Montzel, Todd Portune, Shamara Stephens a.k.a. Shamara Hooks-Ware, Kassie Setty, and Lumadi Lavusa, and Father of G.B. and Mother of G.B.
By Marianna Bettman on
Update: On November 23, 2021 the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.
Read the analysis of the oral argument here.
On April 28, 2021, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in Maternal Grandmother, as Administrator of the Estate of G.B., a deceased…
What’s On Their Minds: Evidentiary Requirements to Testify as an Expert in a Medical Claim. Mark Johnson, Individually and as Guardian of David Johnson, an incompetent, Glenda Johnson and Gary Johnson v. Anthony Abdullah, M.D.
By Marianna Bettman on
Update: On September 22, 2021, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.
“If you asked an average speaker of the English language none of them would say to you that this doctor was engaged in the active clinical practice of medicine, would they?”
Justice DeWine…
Oral Argument Preview: Evidentiary Requirements to Testify as an Expert in a Medical Claim. Mark Johnson, Individually and as Guardian of David Johnson, an incompetent, Glenda Johnson and Gary Johnson v. Anthony Abdullah, M.D.
By Marianna Bettman on
Update: On September 22, 2021, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.
Read an analysis of the oral argument here.
On March 30, 2021, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in Mark Johnson, Individually and as Guardian of David Johnson, an incompetent, …
What Happened on Remand: Anderson Family Allowed to Proceed with Defamation Suit Against Columbus TV Station. Anderson v. WBNS-TV, Inc.
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Further update: after the case was reversed and remanded, the trial court again granted summary judgment to WBNS on the Andersons’ defamation claim, and on March 29, 2021, the Tenth District Court of Appeals again reversed, finding an issue of fact as to whether WBNS acted negligently in ascertaining the defamatory potential of its…