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Case Preview: How Far Does the Statutory Obligation of Reunification Go for Children’s Services Agencies? In the Matter of: A.J. Adjudged Neglected Child.
Update: On December 20, 2016, the Supreme Court of Ohio, by a vote of 5-2, held that the children services agency properly followed the rules in refusing to place A.J.…
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What Happened on Remand: Cleveland Trial Judge Finally Decides Iran Doss Was Not Wrongfully Imprisoned. Doss v. State.
Update: On August 24, 2016, Doss filed a notice of appeal from Judge Villaneuva's decision. Case Background. On New Year’s Eve 2004, 23-year-old J.P. came from Ravenna to celebrate with…
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Merit Decision: Standing in Foreclosure Cases, Revisited. Deutsche Bank Natl. Trust Co. v. Holden.
On July 1, 2016, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in Deutsche Bank Natl. Trust Co. v. Holden, 2016-Ohio-4603. In a unanimous opinion written by Justice O’Donnell,…
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Another Submitted Case Passes One Year Mark Without Decision. State of Ohio v. Issa Kona.
On June 10, 2015, the Supreme Court of Ohio heard oral argument in the case of State of Ohio v. Issa Kona, 2014-0733. At issue in this case is whether…
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The Three Minute Oral Argument in State of Ohio v. Dominic Jackson.
Update. On December 15, 2016, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here. On May 31, 2016, the Supreme Court of…
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What Happened on Remand: More On Sivit v. Village Green of Beachwood, L.P
Update: On November 9, 2016, the Supreme Court of Ohio declined jurisdiction in both the appeal and cross appeal in this case. As I posted here, after the Supreme Court…
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Oral Argument Preview: Defendant’s Right to Allocution at Community Control Violation Hearing. State of Ohio v. Dominic Jackson
Update. On December 15, 2016, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here. Read what happened at this oral argument here.…
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Merit Decision: No Immunity for Park for Injury to Recreational User from Rock Thrown by Mower. Combs v. Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources, Div. of Parks & Recreation
Update: On June 22, 2017, the parties gave notice that this case has been settled. Combs received $70,000. On April 19, 2016, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a…
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Merit Decision: Court Interprets “Medical Record” in Favor of Patient. Griffith v. Aultman Hosp.
On March 23, 2016, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in Griffith v. Aultman Hosp, 2016-Ohio-1138. In a 5-2 opinion written by Justice Kennedy, the court…
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Merit Decision: Court OK’s Punitive Damages Against Estate of Deceased Tortfeasor in Limited Circumstance. Whetstone v. Binner.
Update: A stipulation of dismissal was filed by plaintiff's counsel on March 15, 2017. The case was settled without any further hearing in the trial court. On March 15, 2016, the…