State Courts

Walker v. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. - Ohio Court Opinion

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's dismissal of a consumer's claims against JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. The claims included breach of implied contract, unjust enrichment, conversion, breach of fiduciary duty, and constructive fraud, all stemming from a denied credit card application. The court found no reasonable grounds for the appeal.

Ohnstad v. Bruce & Mary Ann Erickson Found. - Summary Judgment, Service of Process

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed a trial court's summary judgment, finding that the defendant trust waived its defense of lack of capacity by not asserting it in its answer. The court held that service on the trustee was sufficient within the statute of limitations period.

State v. Thompkins - Restitution Order Affirmed

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's order requiring Carlos Thompkins to pay $6,341.43 in restitution. The court found no abuse of discretion in the restitution amount after a two-day hearing.

State v. Padgelek - Criminal Case Opinion on Misdemeanors

The Ohio Court of Appeals issued an opinion in the criminal case State v. Padgelek, addressing misdemeanor sentences, guilty pleas, and statutory violations. The opinion, identified by citation 2026 Ohio 817 and docket number 25 BE 0046, provides guidance on sentencing procedures.

State v. Gray - Criminal Damaging Conviction Affirmed

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a defendant's conviction for criminal damaging, finding sufficient evidence supported the verdict. The court also upheld the trial court's restitution determination, stating evidentiary rules do not apply at sentencing.

State v. Barrow - Child Endangerment Charges Dismissed

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed a trial court's dismissal of child endangerment charges against Anthony Barrow. The appellate court ruled that a local ordinance was not preempted by state law, allowing charges related to firearm storage to proceed.

Adams v. Kline & Kavali Mechanical Contrs., L.L.C. - Employer Intentional Tort

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision granting summary judgment in a case involving an employer intentional tort claim. The court found no evidence to support the appellant's claim that the employer intended to injure the deceased employee.

In re S.P. - Parental Termination and Permanent Custody

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a juvenile court's decision to commit children to permanent custody of the Hamilton County Department of Job and Family Services. The mother failed to remedy issues that led to the children's removal and did not visit them for nearly three years.

Sav-Time Inc v. Department of Treasury - Tax Dispute

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in favor of the Department of Treasury regarding a sales, use, and withholding tax audit of Sav-Time Inc. The court found that Sav-Time failed to properly itemize labor charges and provided inaccurate financial data for the years 2015-2018.

Vhs of Michigan Inc v. Allstate Insurance Company - Insurance Dispute

The Michigan Court of Appeals vacated and remanded the case of Vhs of Michigan Inc. v. Allstate Insurance Company. The appellate court's decision concerns a dispute over payment for medical services rendered to a minor injured in a motor vehicle accident, potentially impacting how insurers handle claims exceeding statutory limits.