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.
Exceptions to the Economic Loss Doctrine
Economic Loss Doctrine An economic loss refers to a financial loss and damages suffered by a person or entity, which arise from a defect in the qualitative nature of the product, service, or improvement that was bargained for. Generally, an economic loss is observed on assets (i.e., “the books”) rather...
Another Means to Serve the Hidden Defendant
If you are pursuing a claim against a motor vehicle owner or operator, and have attempted to serve the defendant using a commercial carrier, certified U.S. mail, or regular mail to his or her last known residential address, but have not been successful, you may be able to perfect service...
Knowing Your Witnesses and Defenses
In reviewing files sent to us, we see some misinterpretations of the law or expectations regarding what will happen at trial. As a result, we included a few tips you should keep in mind regarding witnesses and defenses.
Using Service by Publication to Serve the Defendant Whose Address is Unknown
The Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure provides an alternate means for serving those hidden defendants via service by publication.
Subrogation Against Political Subdivision
Buried in one of the Ohio Revised Code sections dealing with what is commonly referred to as “collateral benefits” is a bar to subrogation claims against political subdivisions. To recover damages for injury, death, or loss to person or property caused by an act or omission in connection with a...
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.
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.
Take Caution When Fronting At Fault Party’s Carrier Limit
We have all been there before. Your insured is injured and the at fault party is underinsured. The at fault party’s carrier offers policy limits but your company elects to front the limits and retain subrogation rights. The two-year bodily injury statute of limitations is approaching and your adjuster has...