Ohio Court of Appeals

North v. Eichler - Divorce Notice Appeal

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's divorce decree, ruling that the appellant failed to prove he did not receive proper notice of the final divorce hearing. The court found that notice was sent to the appellant's last-known address as required by civil rules.

State v. Hearns - Restitution Order Reversed

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed a trial court's order for $41,850 in restitution related to a hit-skip conviction. The appellate court found the property damage was not a direct result of the offense and that restitution was capped at $5,000 under state law.

Ohio Court of Appeals rules on unlawful detention during traffic stop

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed a trial court's decision to suppress evidence, ruling that a defendant fleeing from a traffic stop did not prolong the detention unlawfully. The court found the stop was terminated by the defendant's actions before any unlawful extension could occur.

Fields-Arnold v. Cent. State Univ. Bd. of Trustees - Employment Discrimination

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the Court of Claims' decision to grant summary judgment to Central State University Board of Trustees. The appellant failed to satisfy her burden on claims of sex discrimination and FMLA retaliation, waived her hostile work environment claim, and inadequately briefed her race discrimination claim.

In re G.M. - Court Denies Father's Motion to Modify Legal Custody

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a juvenile court's denial of a father's motion to modify legal custody of his child. The court found no changed circumstances to warrant modification, citing evidence of abuse predating the prior decree and the father's ongoing criminal conduct.

In re J.R.P. - Ohio Court of Appeals Opinion

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision denying a father's motion to terminate shared parenting and reduce his parenting time. The court found the juvenile court did not err in reviewing best-interest factors and did not abuse its discretion.

Kurtz v. Indus. Comm. - TTD Compensation Termination

The Ohio Court of Appeals ruled that while temporary total disability (TTD) compensation can terminate upon reaching maximum medical improvement (MMI), the Industrial Commission abused its discretion in ordering recoupment of overpayments. The court granted a limited writ of mandamus and remanded the case for further proceedings.

State ex rel. Fought v. Industrial Commission of Ohio - Mandamus

The Ohio Court of Appeals denied a writ of mandamus sought by Jason B. Fought, upholding the Industrial Commission's denial of his permanent total disability compensation application. The court found sufficient evidence supported the commission's findings regarding vocational potential and consideration of psychological and physical conditions.

Goldshtein v. Cuyahoga Cty. Fiscal Officer - Abuse of Discretion

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision, finding no abuse of discretion in upholding the Cuyahoga County Board of Revision's assessment of property value. The appellant failed to establish sufficient evidence that the board's decision was in error.

State v. Schaumleffel - Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in State v. Schaumleffel, ruling that the defendant was not denied effective assistance of counsel. The court found that the trial court did not err in denying a motion to withdraw filed by the defendant's attorney.