The latest news, practice pointers and resources for Ohio appellate law
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…
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…
“Based on the record before us, even when viewed in a light most favorable to the family, reasonable minds can come to only one conclusion: appellants were not reckless.”
Justice Fischer, Opinion of the Court
On November 10, 2020, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in A.J.R. v. Lute, 2020-Ohio-5168…
“Ohio courts lack the authority to confer immunity based on a different standard than the General Assembly has implemented.”
Justice French, Majority opinion.
“Today’s majority ruling will have a chilling effect on policing and will aid criminals in their fight to avoid apprehension.”
Justice Kennedy, Separate Concurrence
“Unless pursuit is necessary for the immediate protection…
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…
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…
Update: On April 19, 2016, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.
Read the analysis of this argument here.
On November 17, 2015, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in the case of Combs v. Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of …
Case Background
In 2007, Donald Landfair, then 78 years old (which means he is now 85 or 86—justice does move slowly!) boarded two of his horses, including Green Acre Annie (“Annie”) at Rochel Smith’s father’s stables. Rochel Smith was barn manager there. In March of 2007, Landfair transported his horses by trailer to a blacksmith…
On October 17, 2013, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in Ries v. Ohio State Univ. Med. Ctr., 2013-Ohio-4545. In a 5-2 decision written by Justice O’Donnell, the Court held that a doctor who works for a state medical school is entitled to personal immunity from malpractice when providing clinical…
