Ohio Case Commentaries

Expansion of Accountants' Liability to Third Parties: Haddon View Investment Co. v. Coopers Lybrand

Date: Jun 17, 1982

Expansion of Accountants' Liability to Third Parties: Haddon View Investment Co. v. Coopers Lybrand Introduction Haddon View Investment Co. et al., Appellants and Cross-Appellees v. Coopers Lybrand,...

Favorable Construction of Ambiguous Insurance Terms: The Gomolka Decision on Underinsured Motorist Coverage

Date: Jun 17, 1982

Favorable Construction of Ambiguous Insurance Terms: The Gomolka Decision on Underinsured Motorist Coverage Introduction The case of Gomolka, Exrx., Apellee, v. State Automobile Mutual Insurance...

Establishing Constructive Possession in Receiving Stolen Property Cases: Insights from State v. Hankerson

Date: May 20, 1982

Establishing Constructive Possession in Receiving Stolen Property Cases: Insights from State v. Hankerson Introduction The case of The State of Ohio v. Hankerson et al. (70 Ohio St. 2d 87)...

Strict Construction of R.C. 2933.41 Protects Right to Vehicle Possession in Property Forfeiture Cases

Date: Apr 29, 1982

Strict Construction of R.C. 2933.41 Protects Right to Vehicle Possession in Property Forfeiture Cases Introduction In the landmark case of The State of Ohio v. Lilliock, 70 Ohio St. 2d 23 (1982), the...

Contributory Negligence in Left-of-Center Driving: Analysis of Norris v. Ohio Standard Oil Co.

Date: Apr 8, 1982

Contributory Negligence Affirmed for Failure to Yield in Left-of-Center Driving under R.C. 4511.25(A)(2) Introduction The case of Norris et al., Appellants, v. Ohio Standard Oil Co. et al.,...

Defining Temporary Total Disability: Supreme Court of Ohio Establishes Employment Position Return as Criterion

Date: Mar 10, 1982

Defining Temporary Total Disability: Supreme Court of Ohio Establishes Employment Position Return as Criterion Introduction In the landmark case of The State, Ex Rel. Ramirez v. Industrial Commission...

Blankenship v. Cincinnati Milacron Chemicals: Ohio Supreme Court Allows Common Law Claims for Employer's Intentional Torts

Date: Mar 4, 1982

Blankenship v. Cincinnati Milacron Chemicals: Ohio Supreme Court Allows Common Law Claims for Employer's Intentional Torts Introduction The landmark case of Blankenship et al. v. Cincinnati Milacron...

Consecutive Sentencing for Dissimilar Offenses: Ohio v. Moss Establishes Clear Distinction

Date: Mar 4, 1982

Consecutive Sentencing for Dissimilar Offenses: Ohio v. Moss Establishes Clear Distinction Introduction State of Ohio v. William L. Moss, 69 Ohio St. 2d 515 (1982), is a seminal case adjudicated by...

Enhancing Evidentiary Standards: The Landmark Ruling in State of Ohio v. Liberatore

Date: Feb 27, 1982

Enhancing Evidentiary Standards: The Landmark Ruling in State of Ohio v. Liberatore Introduction State of Ohio v. Liberatore is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of Ohio on February 26,...

Sexton v. State Farm: Expanding Uninsured Motorist Coverage Under R.C. 3937.18

Date: Feb 25, 1982

Sexton v. State Farm: Expanding Uninsured Motorist Coverage Under R.C. 3937.18 Introduction Sexton v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, 69 Ohio St. 2d 431 (1982), is a landmark decision...

Negligent Construction and Statute of Limitations: Velotta v. Petronzio Landscaping

Date: Feb 25, 1982

Negligent Construction and Statute of Limitations: Velotta v. Petronzio Landscaping Introduction Velotta v. Petronzio Landscaping, Inc., 69 Ohio St. 2d 376 (1982), is a landmark case adjudicated by...

Res Judicata Bars Subsequent Constitutional Challenges in Zoning Ordinances: Johnson's Island Inc. v. Board of Trustees

Date: Feb 18, 1982

Res Judicata Bars Subsequent Constitutional Challenges in Zoning Ordinances: Johnson's Island Inc. v. Board of Trustees Introduction Johnson's Island Inc. v. Board of Township Trustees of Danbury...

Reinstatement of Appeal on Good Cause: DeHart v. Aetna Life Insurance Co.

Date: Feb 11, 1982

Reinstatement of Appeal on Good Cause: DeHart v. Aetna Life Insurance Co. Introduction In the landmark case of DeHart v. Aetna Life Insurance Company, the Supreme Court of Ohio addressed the...

Directed Verdicts as Questions of Law: Insights from Ruta v. Breckenridge-Remy Co.

Date: Jan 28, 1982

Directed Verdicts as Questions of Law: Insights from Ruta v. Breckenridge-Remy Co. Introduction Ruta et al., Appellants, v. Breckenridge-Remy Co. et al., Appellees. (69 Ohio St.2d 66, Supreme Court...

Strict Adherence to Administrative Standards in Unemployment Appeals: Simon v. Lake Geauga Printing Co.

Date: Jan 14, 1982

Strict Adherence to Administrative Standards in Unemployment Appeals: Simon v. Lake Geauga Printing Co. 1. Introduction The case of Peter C. Simon versus Lake Geauga Printing Company and the Board of...

Ohio Supreme Court Upholds 'Some Evidence' Standard in Workers’ Compensation Disability Claims

Date: Dec 24, 1981

Ohio Supreme Court Upholds 'Some Evidence' Standard in Workers’ Compensation Disability Claims Introduction In the landmark case of The State, ex rel. Teece v. Industrial Commission of Ohio, 68 Ohio...

Landlord Liability under R.C. 5321.04: Shroades v. Rental Homes, Inc.

Date: Nov 5, 1981

Landlord Liability under R.C. 5321.04: Shroades v. Rental Homes, Inc. Introduction Shroades v. Rental Homes, Inc., decided by the Supreme Court of Ohio on November 4, 1981, addresses the critical...

Establishing Strict Liability for Design Defects in Product-Enhanced Injuries: Leichtamer v. American Motors Corp.

Date: Aug 6, 1981

Establishing Strict Liability for Design Defects in Product-Enhanced Injuries: Leichtamer v. American Motors Corp. Introduction The case of Leichtamer et al. v. American Motors Corp. et al., decided...

Waiver of Limitation of Action Clause in Insurance Contracts: Insights from Hounshell v. American States Insurance Co.

Date: Aug 6, 1981

Waiver of Limitation of Action Clause in Insurance Contracts: Insights from Hounshell et al. v. American States Insurance Co. Introduction The case of Hounshell et al. v. American States Insurance...

Affirmation of R.C. 119.12 for Appeals in Job Abolishment Cases: Pitts v. Ohio Department of Transportation

Date: Jul 30, 1981

Affirmation of R.C. 119.12 for Appeals in Job Abolishment Cases: Pitts v. Ohio Department of Transportation Introduction Pitts v. Ohio Department of Transportation is a seminal case decided by the...