Ohio Supreme Court Limits Physical Defect Exception to Municipal Immunity
In Hoskins v. City of Cleveland, the Court narrowly defined “physical defect” to exclude temporary water clarity conditions, reinforcing broad sovereign immunity for public facilities.
Court Tosses Employer Liability Claim After Workplace Shooting
The case of Harris v. Tri-Tech Laboratories highlights the high bar for proving “intentional tort” and foreseeability in workplace security incidents.
Landlord Liability and Municipal Responsibility in Dog Bite Incidents
The Supreme Court clarified that harboring require exercising control over the animal, protecting property owners from strict liability for visitors’ pets.
Landmark $27 Million Verdict in Negligent Security Case Against Columbus Bar
A watershed moment in Ohio law emphasizing “negligent hiring.” The jury awarded $27M in the Estate of Gregory Coleman Jr. v. Julep case, signaling critical vetting requirements for public-facing personnel.
Cuyahoga Jury Awards $1.3 Million in Restaurant Slip and Fall
A significant win overcoming the “open and obvious” defense by establishing a failure in safety protocols and documented long-term damages.
