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Ohio’s Joint and Several Liability Laws
Effective April 9, 2003, Am. Sub. S.B. 120 renumbered, repealed, and revised the existing Ohio Revised Code sections dealing with contributory fault, rights of contribution and related Code provisions.
Ohio Statute of Limitation Changes
In 2021, Ohio approved changes to the statute of limitation for breaches of written contracts and oral contracts. Learn how these changes may affect claims filing.
Ohio Parental Liability
Parental liability is an important public policy consideration in Ohio. The parents of minor children are subject to liability for the acts of their children in a number of circumstances. In this article, we’ll discuss why the parent may be liable for acts involving property damage, theft, and motor vehicles.
Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure Updates
The Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure determine the legal processes that are followed by Ohio state courts in civil actions. The rules are meant to eliminate delay and improve efficiency. On July 1, 2020, amendments to the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure took effect. For the next few issues, we...
Liability of a Dog Owner
Ohio Revised Code 955.28 covers the liability of a dog owner. Our Columbus, Ohio office has had many cases where a dog gets loose, runs into the street, and causes a vehicle to strike the dog or swerve to miss the dog and strike other property (e.g., another vehicle, fence,...
When a Tortfeasor Dies in Ohio
When a tortfeasor passes away before a creditor has filed a lawsuit, there are several steps a creditor must take to collect on a claim within a certain amount of time.
Intercompany Arbitration for Med Pay versus Insured Bodily Injury and Med Pay
While handling Medical Payment (Med Pay) lien claims for insurance clients, an issue I run across is when the insurance client files a Med Pay claim in Intercompany Arbitration to protect the Med Pay claim and the insurance client is named party in its insured’s personal injury lawsuit to protect...
Subtle Nuances Involving Utilities
Just like utilities, the actions of a cooperative employee can cause fires. Unlike claims against a public utility, claims against electric cooperatives can be pursued in court without having to fight over whether the PUCO has jurisdiction.
Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure
Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure determine the rules that should be followed by Ohio state courts in civil actions. The purpose of the Civil Rule is to eliminate delay and ensure prompt administration of justice.