07/12/2023

Case Caption Case No. Topics and Issues Author Citation
Krewina v. United Specialty Ins. Co. 2022-0322Contracts—Insurance-policy claims—Policy exclusions—Because insurance policy at issue is a commercial general-liability contract, civil-law definitions of “assault” and “battery” pertaining to exclusions from coverage apply—Civil assault caused the injuries for which coverage sought—When a commercial general-liability insurance policy excludes coverage for injuries arising out of “assault or battery,” subjective intent of person who committed the assault or battery is irrelevant—Court of appeals’ judgment reversed and trial court’s judgment reinstated.Kennedy, C.J.Slip Opinion No. 2023-Ohio-2343
State ex rel. Harris v. Bruns 2022-1432Prohibition—Evid.R. 201—Court of appeals did not abuse its discretion in declining to take judicial notice of documents attached to complaint and motion to dismiss—Judgment denying writ affirmed.Per CuriamSlip Opinion No. 2023-Ohio-2344
Disciplinary Counsel v. Estadt 2023-0177Attorneys—Misconduct—Violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct—Six-month suspension.Per CuriamSlip Opinion No. 2023-Ohio-2347
07/12/2023 Case Announcements  Merit decisions with opinions—Merit decisions without opinions—Motion and procedural rulings—Appeals accepted for review—Appeals not accepted for review.  
07/12/2023 Case Announcements #2  Motion and procedural rulings—Disciplinary cases—Miscellaneous dismissals—Mediation matters.