Ohio Court of Appeals

State v. Galindez - Affirmation of Rape Conviction

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Angelo M. Galindez for sex offenses against a child under ten. The court found no ineffective assistance of counsel and that the convictions were not against the manifest weight of the evidence.

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.

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.

State v. Watson - Ohio Court of Appeals Sentencing Opinion

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed and vacated the sentencing of Brandon Watson, remanding the case for resentencing. The court found procedural errors in how consecutive sentences were imposed, violating state rules and statutes regarding sentencing procedures and courses of 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.

State v. Shirilla - Ohio Court of Appeals Opinion

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's dismissal of a postconviction relief petition filed by Mackenzie Shirilla. The dismissal was based on untimeliness, as the petition was filed on the 366th day after the filing of trial transcripts, exceeding the statutory 365-day deadline.

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.

Kittis v. Cleveland Clinic Found. - Medical Malpractice Opinion Affirmed

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a jury verdict in favor of the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in a medical malpractice case. The court found that the trial court did not err in denying motions for a new trial or mistrial, and any potential error in introducing new causation theories was harmless.

Anderson v. Jack Cleveland Casino, LLC - Summary Judgment and Statute of Limitations

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision to grant summary judgment in favor of Jack Cleveland Casino, LLC. The court found that the plaintiff's complaint was filed outside the applicable two-year statute of limitations and that his status as a vexatious litigator required him to obtain leave from the court before filing.