Update: On April 1, 2021, in an opinion written by Judge Frank Celebrezze, Jr. and joined by Judges Eileen A. Gallagher and Mary Eileen Kilbane, the Eighth District overruled the remaining assignments of error regarding the manifest weight of the evidence, Civ. R. 30(B)(5) testimony of the designated witness for the Cleveland Clinic, and a
What’s On Their Minds: Are Educators Liable for Bullying Injuries? A.J.R., et al. v. Board of Education of Toledo City School District, et al.
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Update: On November 10, 2020 the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.
“What in your view is perverse, what is it that’s reckless about the actions they (the educators) took—not in terms of reasonableness, but in terms of recklessness?”
Justice French, to counsel for A.R.
Oral Argument Preview: Are Educators Liable for Bullying Injuries? A.J.R., et al. v. Board of Education of Toledo City School District, et al.
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What’s On Their Minds: Is Amazon a “Supplier” Under Ohio’s Products Liability Laws? Dennis Stiner v. Amazon.com, Inc.
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Update: On October 1, 2020, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.
“What does our precedent say about what those words mean, placing something in commerce?”
Justice French, to counsel for Stiner
“What is your response to opposing counsel’s argument that Amazon’s algorithm selected the…
Oral Argument Preview: What is Premises Owner’s Duty to Warn or Protect Business Invitees From Criminal Activity on Premises? Estate of Jason Barry, et al. v. Montez D. Hollins, et al.,
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Update: On May 7, 2020, the Court dismissed this case because the parties reached a settlement of all claims.
On May 13, 2020, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in the case of Diana Davis, as Administrator of the Estate of Jason Barry, et al. v. Montez D. Hollins, et al., 2019-0850…
Oral Argument Preview: Is Amazon a “Supplier” Under Ohio’s Products Liability Laws? Dennis Stiner v. Amazon.com, Inc.
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What’s On Their MInds: What Should Trial Court Do About Post-Verdict Juror Letter? Madora Jones, Administrator of the Estate of ReDon Jones v. The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, et al.
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Update: On July 23, 2020, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.
“Well the sequence is what I think is at play here.”
Chief Justice O’Connor, to counsel for the Cleveland Clinic
“What do you think should have happened on that Friday?”
Justice Stewart, to…
Merit Decision: Judgment Creditor of City Employee Cannot Assert Right of Indemnification Against the City Under R.C.2744.07. Ayers v. Cleveland
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Merit Decision: Judgment Creditor of City Employee Cannot Assert Right of Indemnification Against the City Under R.C.2744.07. Ayers v. Cleveland
“…indemnification does not exist to benefit a third party.”
Justice Fischer, majority opinion
“The statute cannot be applied in a way that subjects employees to financial ruin or that allows employees to control whether a …
Oral Argument Preview: What Should Trial Court Do About Post-Verdict Juror Letter? Madora Jones, Administrator of the Estate of ReDon Jones v. The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, et al.
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Update: On July 23, 2020, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.
Read the analysis of the argument here.
On March 11, 2020, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in the case of Madora Jones, Administrator of the Estate of ReDon Jones…
What’s On Their Minds: Private Sector Employer Drug Testing and Employee Invasion of Privacy. Donna L. Lunsford et al. v. Sterilite of Ohio, LLC et al.
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On August 26, 2020, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.
“So could an employer say to an at-will employee, that you have to supply a urine sample in the center of the workplace with everyone watching?”
Justice DeWine, to counsel for Sterilite
“Why is…