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
Damages
What’s On Their Minds: Attorney Fees As Compensatory Damages Incurred In Enforcing Settlement Agreement? Rayco Manufacturing, Inc. v. Murphy, Rogers, Sloss & Gambel, a Professional Law Corporation, et al.
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Update: On November 12, 2020, the Court dismissed this case because the parties reached a settlement.
“Why didn’t you just argue that attorneys’ fees were barred by the terms of the release?”
Justice DeWine to counsel for Rayco
“If a party has a colorable defense that a contract is even formed in a settlement agreement…
Oral Argument Preview: Attorney Fees As Compensatory Damages Incurred In Enforcing Settlement Agreement? Rayco Manufacturing, Inc. v. Murphy, Rogers, Sloss & Gambel, a Professional Law Corporation, et al.
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Update: On November 12, 2020, the Court dismissed this case because the parties reached a settlement.
Read the analysis of the argument here.
On August 18, 2020, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in Rayco Manufacturing, Inc. v. Murphy, Rogers, Sloss, & Gambel, a Professional Law Corporation, et al., 2019-1498. At…
Merit Decision: Court Tweaks Factors in Attorney-Fee Awards. Phoenix Lighting Group, L.L.C. v. Genlyte Thomas Group, L.L.C
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“We agree with the reasoning in Perdue and hold that there is a strong presumption that the reasonable hourly rate multiplied by the number of hours worked, which is sometimes referred to as the “lodestar,” is the proper amount for an attorney-fee award.”
Justice Stewart, opinion of the Court
On March 25, 2020, the Supreme…
Merit Decision: Giant Eagle Gets Green Light for Motorized Carts. Barbara Rieger v. Giant Eagle, Inc.
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“Upon review, we hold that there is insufficient evidence of causation as a matter of law to support the claims of negligence and negligent entrustment against Giant Eagle.”
Justice Stewart, opinion of the court
On September 19, 2019, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in Rieger v. Giant Eagle, Inc., 2019-Ohio-3745.…
What’s On Their Minds: Can A Judgment Creditor Of A City Employee Directly Enforce Indemnification Against The City Under R.C. 2744.07(A)(2)? David Ayers v. City of Cleveland
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Update: On March 25, 2020, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.
“The City says, if you just release the officers from their personal liability, we will enter into this agreement where you can pursue indemnification. Why would you not accept that?”
Justice French, to…
Oral Argument Preview: Can A Judgment Creditor Of A City Employee Directly Enforce Indemnification Against The City Under R.C. 2744.07(A)(2)? David Ayers v. City of Cleveland
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Update: On March 25, 2020, 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 June 12, 2019, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in David Ayers v. City of Cleveland, 2018-0852. At issue in this…
What’s On Their Minds: Did the Eighth District Put The Motorized Cart Before The Legal Horse? Barbara Rieger v. Giant Eagle, Inc.
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Update: On September 19, 2019, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.
“Do the carts have warning devices, some type of audible sound that alerts other customers that someone is approaching?”
Justice Donnelly, to Giant Eagle’s lawyer
“What could Giant Eagle have done to prevent…
Oral Argument Preview: Did the Eighth District Put The Motorized Cart Before The Legal Horse? Barbara Rieger v. Giant Eagle, Inc.
By Marianna Bettman on
Update: On September 19, 2019, 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 April 24, 2019, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in Barbara Rieger v. Giant Eagle, Inc., 2018-0883. The issue in the…
Supreme Court of Ohio Sua Sponte Dismisses Certified Question from Federal Court in Breach of Contract Case.
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On June 16, 2016, in Am. Mun. Power, Inc. v. Bechtel Power Corp. Slip Opinion No. 2016-Ohio-3431, the Supreme Court of Ohio declined, sua sponte, by a vote of 5-2, to answer a certified question from federal court after it had previously agreed to answer it, and had heard oral argument in the case…