In this appeal, the Eleventh Appellate District affirmed the trial court’s decision to grant the defendant summary judgment, finding, among other things, that equitable estoppel was a defense, not affirmative cause of action....more
3/11/2024
/ Appellate Courts ,
Arbitrators ,
Binding Agreements ,
Collateral Estoppel ,
Commercial Litigation ,
Contract Terms ,
Equitable Estoppel ,
Fraud ,
Fraudulent Transfers ,
Mandatory Arbitration Clauses ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Non-Signatories ,
Settlement Agreements ,
Summary Judgment ,
Unconscionable Contracts
Ohio-
Enforceability of Arbitration Agreement-
Bryan Costin v. Midwest Vision Partners LLC., 8th Dist. Cuyahoga No. 112651, 2024-Ohio-463.
The Eighth District Court of Appeals recently affirmed the trial court’s ruling...more
2/19/2024
/ Arbitration Agreements ,
Breach of Contract ,
Commercial Litigation ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
CSPA ,
Damages ,
Debt ,
Employment Contract ,
Enforceability ,
Foreclosure ,
Motion to Compel ,
Oral Contracts ,
Pre-Employment Agreements ,
Promissory Notes ,
Statute of Frauds ,
Statute of Limitations ,
Tortious Interference ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices ,
Unjust Enrichment
Conditions Precedent-
In this appeal, the Eighth Appellate Court affirmed in part the trial court’s determination that Defendant breached its contract with Plaintiff disagreeing with Defendant-appellant that Plaintiff failed...more
1/29/2024
/ Appellate Courts ,
Arbitration Agreements ,
Breach of Contract ,
Class Action ,
Class Certification ,
Commercial Arbitration ,
Commercial Contracts ,
Commercial Litigation ,
Counterclaims ,
Equitable Estoppel ,
Forfeiture ,
Lack of Jurisdiction ,
Lien Release ,
Motion to Dismiss ,
Non-Signatories ,
Summary Judgment
Oral Contract claims-
Scott v. First Choice Auto Clinic, Inc., 10th Dist. Franklin No. 2023-Ohio-3855.
In this appeal, the Tenth Appellate District affirmed in part and reversed in part the trial court’s decision to...more
11/17/2023
/ Administrative Remedies ,
Arbitration ,
Breach of Contract ,
Civil Rights Act ,
Collateralized Debt Obligations ,
Commercial Litigation ,
Deposit Accounts ,
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) ,
Florida ,
Garnishment ,
Motion to Compel ,
Oral Contracts ,
Statutory Damages ,
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) ,
Unjust Enrichment ,
Willful Violations
Ohio-
Conversion-
Bradford v. A Star Properties, LLC, 9th Dist. Summit No. 2023-Ohio-3451- In this appeal, the Ninth Appellate District affirmed the trial court’s decision to grant defendants judgment on a claim for...more
9/29/2023
/ Arbitration ,
Causation ,
Commercial Litigation ,
Contract Price ,
Contract Terms ,
Conversion ,
Documentation ,
Fair Market Value ,
FDUTPA ,
Florida ,
Foreclosure ,
Indemnification ,
Liens ,
Notice Requirements ,
OH Supreme Court ,
Property Owners ,
Third-Party ,
Unjust Enrichment ,
Written Agreements
Assumption of the Risk-
Smith v. Be Fit with Michelle, LLC, 11th Dist. Lake, No. 2023-Ohio-3118.
In this appeal, the Eleventh Appellate District affirmed the trial court’s decision to grant the defendant summary judgment...more
9/12/2023
/ Asset Recovery ,
Assumption of the Risk ,
Commercial Litigation ,
Commercial Loans ,
Default ,
Insurance Claims ,
Lis Pendens ,
Negligence ,
Proof of Fault ,
Public Adjusters ,
Retaliation ,
Summary Judgment ,
Termination ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workers' Compensation Claim
Standing-
Dickson v. Direct Energy, LP, 6th Cir. Case No. 22-3394.
In this putative class action, the appellant appealed the district court’s decision to dismiss his Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) claim for...more
7/12/2023
/ Article III ,
Assignment of Benefits (AOB) ,
Breach of Contract ,
Class Action ,
Commercial Insurance Policies ,
Commercial Litigation ,
Damages ,
Demand Letter ,
Fraud ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Punitive Damages ,
Standing ,
TCPA ,
Theft ,
Trade Secrets ,
Willful Misconduct
Ohio-
Liquidated Damages-
Pacetti’s Apothecary v. Rebound Bracing & Pain Sol. Inc., 2d Dist. Greene, No. 2023-Ohio-93.
In this appeal, the Second Appellate District affirmed the trial court’s decision finding that a late...more
1/23/2023
/ Breach of Contract ,
Commercial Litigation ,
Contract Terms ,
FACTA ,
FDUTPA ,
Foreclosure ,
Injury-in-Fact ,
Liquidated Damages ,
Misrepresentation ,
Performance Standards ,
Prevailing Party ,
Promissory Notes ,
Successor Liability ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices