Ohio Personal Injury Lawyers

Our firm represented the grieving family of Collin L. Wiant, a promising young man whose life was tragically cut short due to extensive hazing at Ohio University’s Sigma Pi fraternity. In pursuit of justice for their beloved son, Collin’s parents courageously filed a lawsuit against the Ohio University chapter, the Sigma Pi International office, and several individuals implicated in his injuries, alleging hazing, negligence, emotional distress, and civil conspiracy. Our relentless efforts to shed light on this appalling incident not only secured justice for Collin’s family but also played a pivotal role in getting Collin’s Law signed into effect by Governor Mike DeWine in 2021. This landmark legislation, named in honor of Collin himself, serves as a beacon of hope for curbing dangerous hazing practices on college campuses nationwide, ensuring that no family endures such senseless tragedies in the future.

Our team is working with Donovan Lewis’ family, who took a significant step toward justice by filing a civil complaint against the officers involved in his tragic death in August 2022. Donovan, an unarmed 20-year-old Black man, lost his life when a Columbus, Ohio, police officer, Ricky Anderson, serving a warrant in the middle of the night, fired a single shot. Multiple body camera recordings clearly demonstrate that Donovan posed no threat to the officers. It is disheartening the amount of time that has passed without any criminal indictment, despite clear evidence. By filing this complaint in state court, we hope to hold the responsible officers accountable and to engage in meaningful discussions with the City of Columbus about comprehensive police reform to prevent such heartbreaking incidents from recurring in the future.

We represented the family of Stone Foltz in a hazing-related lawsuit involving Bowling Green State University, in which the young student tragically lost his life to alcohol poisoning during a fraternity initiation event. The nearly $3 million settlement, along with the commitment from both the Foltz family and the university to address and eliminate hazing on college campuses, represents a significant step towards preventing such devastating incidents in the future. We commend the Foltz family for their unwavering dedication to hazing education, as evidenced by their foundation and efforts to educate students about the dangers of hazing. It is crucial to recognize that this resolution not only provides closure to the family and the university community but also serves as a call to action for colleges across the nation to prioritize reforms and eradicate the perilous practice of hazing.

In a tragic accident at the Ohio State Fair, the Fire Ball ride malfunctioned, causing the loss of a young life and injuries to several others. Our client, Keziah Lewis, has been left deeply traumatized after witnessing her boyfriend’s devastating fall. As her legal team, we understand the immense emotional and physical toll this has taken on her. While it is not surprising that criminal charges are not being filed, we have always viewed this as a civil case from the outset. Our focus is on obtaining the crucial information needed to ensure justice is served, and we are committed to a thorough examination of the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident. Keziah faces a challenging path to recovery, having undergone numerous surgeries and sustained injuries affecting her entire body, but we are dedicated to supporting her throughout this journey toward justice and healing.