A political subdivision is a local government entity created by the state to achieve its obligations. Still, the general rule for the definition is broad and includes every political body responsible for governmental activities in a geographic area smaller than that of the state. Examples include cities, counties, villages, towns,...
Matthew C. Workman Named Partner
Keis George LLP is pleased to announce that Matthew C. Workman has been named partner. Workman specializes in handling fire and water losses, product liability, construction defect, and auto and trucking cases.
Intentional and Negligent Spoliation of Evidence
Spoliation of evidence generally involves the destruction of evidence that is relevant to a civil action that results in harm to a party’s case. Some states recognize it as a separate cause of action, which means that it can be a claim separate from the underlying case.
Ohio Negligent Entrustment
Under Ohio’s negligent entrustment statute, codified at Revised Code Section 4511.203, the owner of a motor vehicle may face both criminal penalties and civil liability when he or she entrusts a vehicle to another when the owner knows or reasonably should know...
Assessing Damage to Personal Property Without Market Value
There are hundreds of cases and articles addressing how to assess damage to real and personal property. Using highly calculated formulas, the discussion typically focuses on how to determine market value of real property. Though beneficial to assess real property, these discussions fall short when they fail to address how...
Herbert L. Nussle Prevailed in a Motion for Summary Judgment
On July 20, 2022, Herbert L. Nussle prevailed in a Motion for Summary Judgment in the Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas in favor of their insurance carrier client.
Other Insurance Clause is Excess
Other insurance clauses, also known as excess clauses, seem to appear in every case with concurrent coverage under multiple policies. This common situation presents itself when an insured is driving a car owned by a friend or family member. Each insurance policy provides coverage for the accident, but both policies...
Right of Contribution from a Coinsurer or Concurrent Insurer
Did you know that Ohio law gives rise to two rights of contribution for an insurer? These two rights are from a joint tortfeasor, pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 2307.25; and from a coinsurer or concurrent insurer who provides coverage for the same loss.
Keis George Starts New Chapter on Floor 19
Keis George LLP is pleased to announce our firm headquarters will ascend to Floor 19 effective April 18, 2022. Our new address is 55 Public Square, Suite 1900 Cleveland, Ohio 44113. The new office will continue to serve the subrogation and commercial litigation needs of the firm’s client base throughout...
Keis George Attorneys Named to 2022 Super Lawyers
Keis George, a subrogation and commercial litigation law firm headquartered in Ohio, is pleased to announce Warren S. George, Kevin F. Keeley, and Shaun E. Young have been named 2022 Super Lawyers.