“What statements were made that would contradict the warranty?”

Justice Brunner, to Counsel for Navistar

“So why should the Court change the bargain that you made into something else?”

Justice DeWine, to Counsel for Dutchmaid

On April 13, 2022, the Supreme Court of Ohio heard oral argument in Navistar Inc. v. Dutchmaid Logistics, Inc., 2021-0719

On March 30, 2022, the Supreme Court of Ohio heard oral argument in Brandt v. Pompa2021-0497. At issue in this case is whether Ohio’s statutory cap on non-economic damages, codified in R.C. 2315.18, is unconstitutional as applied to the facts in this sexual assault case. Also at issue is whether R.C. 2315.18

“What are the facts in your case that support the credentialing aspect of the claim?”

Justice Donnelly, to counsel for the administrator of Walling’s estate

“Are there different criteria for credentialing for employees who are doctors than independent contractors who are doctors?”

Justice Brunner, to counsel for The Toledo Hospital

On March 9, 2022, the

“So, what you are asking us to do is send this back so that you can have a jury trial?”

Chief Justice O’Connor, to counsel for Smathers

“So, are you saying an expert can’t render an opinion based on their examination of a file whether or not they believe something was wanton, willful or reckless?”

Update. Read an analysis of the argument here.

On October 26, 2021, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in Tammy Smathers, individually and on behalf of the Estate of Harmony Brooklyn Rayne Carsey v. Rick Glass, Executive Director of Perry County Children’s Services, et al., 2020-1062. At issue in

“While Walls’s role was vital and essential to the hospital, he was not engaged in the active practice of medicine or in a role adjunctive to patient care.”

Justice Fischer, opinion of the Court

On September 22, 2021, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in Johnson v. Abdullah, Slip Opinion No.

On September 8, 2021, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in Acuity v. Masters Pharmaceutical, Inc., 2020-1134. At issue in this case is whether an insurance company, which issued a policy to a pharmaceutical distributor for “damages because of bodily injury” is required to defend against a government lawsuit stemming

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

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

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