US Courts

AL.R. v. Uber Technologies Inc. et al - Personal Injury Product Liability

A new civil case, AL.R. v. Uber Technologies Inc. et al, has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves personal injury and product liability claims against Uber Technologies Inc. and its subsidiaries, Rasier CA, LLC, and Rasier, LLC.

State v. Henry - Drug and Weapon Offenses Appeal

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Devon Henry for drug and weapon offenses, upholding a 6-9 year prison term. The court found no merit in Henry's arguments regarding ineffective assistance of counsel, manifest weight of the evidence, sufficiency of the evidence, or joinder of offenses.

State ex rel. Lagway v. Williams - Mandamus Dismissed

The Ohio Court of Appeals dismissed a writ of mandamus filed by Willie Lagway against former Summit County Judge James Williams. The court found the petition fatally defective because the respondent, Judge Williams, had retired and could no longer perform the requested duties, and the relator had not named a party capable of granting the relief sought.

State v. Ingersoll - Felony Murder Conviction Appeal Denied

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the felony murder conviction of Gladys Ingersoll, denying her appeal based on self-defense. The court reviewed witness testimony, surveillance footage, and the initial aggressor argument in its decision.

State ex rel. Petway v. Croce - Writ of Procedendo Denied

The Ohio Court of Appeals denied a writ of procedendo filed by Devon Petway against Judge Christine Croce. The court found the case moot, as the underlying settlement funds had already been released and ADA accommodation concerns were addressed, rendering the requested judicial action unnecessary.

State v. Henderson - Affirmation of Drug Conviction

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's judgment convicting Vincent Henderson of drug possession and conveyance. The court found sufficient evidence supported the conviction and that the offenses do not merge for sentencing. The appeal also addressed claims of ineffective assistance of counsel.

Midland Credit Mgt. Inc. v. Bowers - Arbitration Clause Enforcement

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the enforcement of an arbitration clause in a credit card agreement. The court found that Midland Credit Management, Inc. had standing to enforce the clause as a successor-in-interest and that the cardholder had agreed to its terms through continued use of the card.

TT419, Inc. v. JOGA Holdings Corp. - Lease Breach Damages

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's judgment awarding JOGA Holdings Corp. $68,314.68 in damages against TT419, Inc. for breach of a commercial lease agreement. The appellate court found that the landlord made reasonable efforts to re-rent the premises after the tenant's breach, thus mitigating damages.

Fox v. Schwartz & Dompier - Bona Fide Purchaser Ruling

The Ohio Court of Appeals issued a ruling in Fox v. Schwartz & Dompier, addressing a bona fide purchaser claim and tortious interference with contract. The court affirmed in part and reversed and remanded in part the lower court's judgment regarding real property ownership and contract disputes.

L.F. v. Simpson - Stalking Conviction Reversed

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed a civil stalking protection order against Nathaniel C. Simpson, Sr. The court found that the trial court erred by not allowing the appellant to file a supplemental brief after receiving hearing exhibits and that the evidence did not support the issuance of the protection order.