Subrogating property losses, within the context of the landlord and tenant relationship, can add layers of complexity outside of the general issues that come with all property claims, such as cause and origin of the loss and actual damages incurred. Before expending costs and time, one issue worth analysis is...
When Can a Parent or Guardian Be Liable for the Actions of Their Children
Parental responsibility for the actions of minors is a sticky issue. However, in certain scenarios, parents or guardians can be held liable for damage(s) caused by the actions of minors. The two most common scenarios where this issue comes up are auto accidents and vandalism claims.
Ohio’s Financial Responsibility Laws Keep Debtors Paying
Ohio, unlike many other States, is fertile ground for the pursuit of uninsured auto subrogation claims. While there are many reasons for this, one of the primary reasons is because the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles and the law in Ohio make it easier.
What is an Act of God
An Act of God is an event caused by natural forces beyond human control, such as an earthquake, violent storm, lightning, or an unprecedented flood that cannot be reasonably anticipated or guarded against.
Space Heater Maker Does Not Dodge Manufacturing Defect
The consumer expectation standard, which had been removed from the Ohio Products Liability Act in 2005, could not be relied on by the purchaser of a space heater to support his design defect claim, which was based solely on circumstantial evidence, a federal court in Ohio ruled.
Supplier Liability Exists on Product Defect Claims
Did you know there is Supplier Liability in the state of Ohio on product defect claims? With so many products being manufactured overseas by companies that do not have a presence in the USA, it is important to know under what circumstances a supplier can be held liable.
Liquidated Damages and Limitation of Liability Clauses
Liquidated damages clauses and limitation of liability clauses are common in contracts but have different roles. Liquidated damages clauses try to fix, in advance, the amount of reasonable compensation for actual damages. Limitation of liability clauses restrict the amount of compensation available, regardless of the damages suffered. While the provisions both...
Liability of Property Owners and Trees
Property owners in rural areas have a low threshold to preclude liability for damages. Generally, landowners in rural areas do not have a duty to inspect and remove their dead or defective trees that hang over highways or roadways.