Wednesday, May 7, 2008

2007-0035 and 2007-0112.  Turner v. Ohio Bell Tel. Co., Slip Opinion No. 2008-Ohio-2010.
Cuyahoga App. No. 87541, 2006-Ohio-6168.  Judgment affirmed in part and reversed in part.
Moyer, C.J., and Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, Lanzinger, and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Pfeifer and O'Donnell, JJ., dissent.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2008/2008-Ohio-2010.pdf
Summary: Utility Company Not Liable for Crash Injuries If Pole Location Does Not Interfere With ‘Normal Traffic’

2007-0113.  Shoemaker v. Gindlesberger, Slip Opinion No. 2008-Ohio-2012.
Holmes App. No. 05 CA 010, 2006-Ohio-6916.  Judgment affirmed.
O'Connor, O'Donnell, Lanzinger, and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Moyer, C.J., and Pfeifer and Lundberg Stratton, JJ., concur separately.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2008/2008-Ohio-2012.pdf
Summary: Attorney Not Liable To Client’s Heirs for Malpractice In Preparing Deed That Increased Estate’s Taxes

2007-0152.  Cristino v. Ohio Bur. of Workers’ Comp., Slip Opinion No. 2008-Ohio-2013.
Cuyahoga App. No. 87567, 2006-Ohio-5921.  Judgment reversed.
Moyer, C.J., and Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell, Lanzinger, and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Pfeifer, J., concurs separately.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2008/2008-Ohio-2013.pdf
Summary: Claim For Underpayment of Lump-Sum Workers Comp Settlement Must Be Brought in Court of Claims