2006-0330. Froehlich v. Ohio Dept. of Mental Health, 2007-Ohio-4161.
Franklin App. No. 05AP-129, 2005-Ohio-7026. Judgment affirmed.
Moyer, C.J., Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell, Lanzinger and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Pfeifer, J., dissents.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2007/2007-Ohio-4161.pdf
Summary: Time Limit to Sue for Malicious Prosecution Runs From Date Grand Jury Declines to Indict
2006-0616. Webb v. McCarty, 2007-Ohio-4162.
Franklin App. No. 05AP-698, 2006-Ohio-795. Judgment affirmed and cause remanded to the trial court.
Moyer, C.J., Pfeifer and O'Connor, JJ., concur.
Lundberg Stratton, Lanzinger and Cupp, JJ., concur in judgment only.
O'Donnell, J., dissents.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2007/2007-Ohio-4162.pdf
2006-0657. State v. Consilio, 2007-Ohio-4163.
Summit App. No. 22761, 2006-Ohio-649. Judgment affirmed.
Moyer, C.J., Pfeifer and O'Donnell, JJ., concur.
Cupp, J., concurs in syllabus and judgment only.
Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor and Lanzinger, JJ., dissent.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2007/2007-Ohio-4163.pdf
Summary: Former Version of State Law Requiring DNA
Samples from Felons Was Not Retroactive
2006-0830. Elyria Foundry Co. v. Pub. Util. Comm., 2007-Ohio-4164.
Public Utilities Commission, Nos. 05-704-EL-ATA, 05-1125-EL-ATA, 05-1126-EL-AAM, and 05-1127-EL-UNC. Orders affirmed in part and reversed in part, and cause remanded.
Moyer, C.J., Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell, Lanzinger and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Pfeifer, J., dissents.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2007/2007-Ohio-4164.pdf
Summary: FirstEnergy Companies May Not Recover Fuel Costs of Power Generation Via Transmission Charges
2006-2306. Cincinnati Bar Assn. v. Schwieterman, 2007-Ohio-4266.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 04-034. Robert C. Schwieterman, Attorney Registration No. 0061353, is indefinitely suspended from the practice of law in Ohio.
Moyer, C.J., Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell, Lanzinger and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Pfeifer, J., would indefinitely suspend respondent from the practice of law in Ohio but give credit for one year of respondent's interim suspension.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2007/2007-Ohio-4266.pdf
Summary: Supreme Court Disbars Three,
Suspends Seven Attorneys
2007-0311. Akron Bar Assn. v. Goodlet, 2007-Ohio-4271.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 06-036. C. William Goodlet, Attorney Registration No. 0029035, is indefinitely suspended from the practice of law in Ohio.
Moyer, C.J., Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell, Lanzinger and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2007/2007-Ohio-4271.pdf
Summary: Supreme Court Disbars Three,
Suspends Seven Attorneys
2007-0336. Disciplinary Counsel v. McCauley, 2007-Ohio-4259.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 06-050. Christopher James McCauley, Attorney Registration No. 0034632, is indefinitely suspended from the practice of law in Ohio.
Moyer, C.J., Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell, Lanzinger and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2007/2007-Ohio-4259.pdf
Summary: Supreme Court Disbars Three,
Suspends Seven Attorneys
2007-0346. Disciplinary Counsel v. Lord, 2007-Ohio-4260.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 06-048. John A. Lord, Attorney Registration No. 0072696, is permanently disbarred from the practice of law in Ohio.
Moyer, C.J., Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell, Lanzinger and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2007/2007-Ohio-4260.pdf
Summary: Supreme Court Disbars Three,
Suspends Seven Attorneys
2007-0458. In re Application of Kohler, 2007-Ohio-4261.
On Report by the Board of Commissioners on Character and Fitness, No. 336. The application of Nathan J. Kohler for admission to the practice of law in Ohio is disapproved, but he may reapply as of February 2008.
Moyer, C.J., Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell, Lanzinger and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2007/2007-Ohio-4261.pdf
2007-0636. Toledo Bar Assn. v. Joelson, 2007-Ohio-4272.
On Final Report by the Board on the Unauthorized Practice of Law, No. UPL 06-09. Harlan M. Joelson is enjoined from acts constituting the practice of law in Ohio.
Moyer, C.J., Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell, Lanzinger and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2007/2007-Ohio-4272.pdf
2007-0734. Medina Cty. Bar Assn. v. Butts, 2007-Ohio-4265.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 06-071. Michael T. Butts, Attorney Registration No. 0046616, is suspended from the practice of law in Ohio for six months, stayed on conditions.
Moyer, C.J., Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell, Lanzinger and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2007/2007-Ohio-4265.pdf
2007-0735. Disciplinary Counsel v. Gosling, 2007-Ohio-4267.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 06-078. John Gregory Gosling, Attorney Registration No. 0031040, is indefinitely suspended from the practice of law in Ohio.
Moyer, C.J., Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell, Lanzinger and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2007/2007-Ohio-4267.pdf
Summary: Supreme Court Disbars Three,
Suspends Seven Attorneys
2007-0736. Cuyahoga Cty. Bar Assn. v. Mazanec, 2007-Ohio-4268.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 06-084. David Thomas Mazanec, Attorney Registration No. 0029149, is permanently disbarred from the practice of law in Ohio.
Moyer, C.J., Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell, Lanzinger and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2007/2007-Ohio-4268.pdf
Summary: Supreme Court Disbars Three,
Suspends Seven Attorneys
2007-0737. Cleveland Bar Assn. v. Berk, 2007-Ohio-4264.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 06-043. Robert Jerome Berk, Attorney Registration No. 0001031, is suspended from the practice of law in Ohio for one year, stayed on conditions, and probation imposed.
Moyer, C.J., Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell, Lanzinger and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2007/2007-Ohio-4264.pdf
2007-0738. Cincinnati Bar Assn. v. Leahr, 2007-Ohio-4263.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 06-082. David Winston Leahr, Attorney Registration No. 0065210, is indefinitely suspended from the practice of law in Ohio.
Moyer, C.J., Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell, Lanzinger and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2007/2007-Ohio-4263.pdf
Summary: Supreme Court Disbars Three,
Suspends Seven Attorneys
2007-0748. Disciplinary Counsel v. Hofelich, 2007-Ohio-4269.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 06-047. James Albert Hofelich, Attorney Registration No. 0033009, is suspended from the practice of law in Ohio for six months.
Moyer, C.J., Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, Lanzinger and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Pfeifer and O'Donnell, JJ., would suspend respondent from the practice of law in Ohio for six months but stay the suspension.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2007/2007-Ohio-4269.pdf
Summary: Supreme Court Disbars Three,
Suspends Seven Attorneys
2007-0757. Akron Bar Assn. v. Carter, 2007-Ohio-4262.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 06-060. Cornell Phillip Carter, Attorney Registration No. 0062986, is suspended from the practice of law in Ohio for two years, with one year stayed on conditions.
Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Donnell and Lanzinger, JJ., concur.
Moyer, C.J., O'Connor and Cupp, JJ., dissent.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2007/2007-Ohio-4262.pdf
Summary: Supreme Court Disbars Three,
Suspends Seven Attorneys
2007-0768. Cuyahoga Cty. Bar Assn. v. Smith, 2007-Ohio-4270.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 06-028. Richard Ford Smith Jr., Attorney Registration No. 0018125, is permanently disbarred from the practice of law in Ohio.
Moyer, C.J., Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell, Lanzinger and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2007/2007-Ohio-4270.pdf
Summary: Supreme Court Disbars Three,
Suspends Seven Attorneys