Litigation

Experience

Wilbur & Virginia Estep v. Kia Motors America, Inc.

The Plaintiffs asserted claims against Kia Motors of America, Inc. alleging violations of the Ohio Lemon Law and Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act. The case was tried to a jury in the Court of Common Pleas, Licking County, Ohio. By utilizing effective cross-examination of the Plaintiffs and their expert as well as persuasive testimony from Kia's expert witness, we were able to obtain a complete defense verdict from the jury on behalf of our client.

Wrongful Death Action

Defended a corporation which operated and managed a marina in a wrongful death action brought by the estate of an employee who drowned while removing a boat from the water of the marina. We obtained summary judgment and dismissal on behalf of our client following discovery. The decision was affirmed in the Court of Appeals.

Zumbiel v. Reichold, Hamilton County Appellate Court

We represented Plaintiff C.W. Zumbiel in a suit brought for breach of contract and warranty under the UCC.  The trial court granted summary judgment dismissing the claims brought by Zumbiel regarding the failure of adhesive on cartons to hold, which made packaging of products impossible. On appeal, the First District Court of Appeals reversed and allowed the matter to go to trial.