In The News
When appropriate, our clients and their cases have been covered by prominent media around the country, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Fox News, CNN, ABC, NBC, Good Morning America, the Associated Press, NPR, and dozen of states and local outlets.
Teen paralyzed in juvenile detention center v. Franklin County employees
Employees of the Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center are responsible for the health and safety of the kids in their care, and they failed Damarion Allen. By filing a complaint on behalf of our client, we intend to hold the staff accountable for their actions and to ensure no other child faces lifelong pain and suffering.
Estate of Stephen Mehrer v. Walgreens
We represent the Mehrer family, who lost their son Stephen due to a tragic and entirely preventable opioid addiction. After suffering an injury playing high school football, Walgreens dispensed nearly 300 opioid pills to Stephen in a very short period of time, causing Stephen to develop a crippling addition, which ultimately led to his death.
Family can sue Walgreens for 260 opioids given former Dublin football player, court rules
Read StoryTenth District: Family of Football Player Who Overdosed Can Pursue Pharmacy for Wrongful Death
Read StoryWrongful death victim v. City Paramedics
Our client’s husband was suffering a medical emergency. Our client called 911. The responding paramedics did not properly assess him or take him to the hospital to get him the help and, tragically, he died overnight. We sued the City of Columbus and its paramedics. The City ultimately agreed to settle the case for $1.1 million, one the largest settlements the City has paid for EMS negligence.
Columbus City Council expected to settle 2 separate wrongful death lawsuits totaling $1.7M
Read StoryMadison Sparks v. South-Western City School District, et al.
South-Western schools accused of not protecting former student from teacher's sexual abuse
Read StoryYoung boy's severe injury at an improperly maintained restroom in Shelby
While on a school field trip to Seltzer Park in Shelby, Ohio, a 6-year-old had several fingers impaled by a defective hand dryer. We represent the 6-year-old and his family in their suit against Seltzer Park and its contractor for their reckless actions that led to this avoidable tragedy.
Fatal assault of Gregory Coleman, Jr. by Columbus security guards
In September 2022, two assailants savagely beat 37-year-old Gregory Coleman to death in front of the bar Julep in the Short North area of Columbus, Ohio. As it turns out, the assailants worked security for Julep and a stable of related bars. On behalf of the Coleman family, we have filed a lawsuit against Julep to hold it accountable for its role in Greg’s tragic death.
Family of man killed in sucker-punch assault in Short North sues accused security guards, bars
Read StoryThe Family of Eric Cole vs. Springfield Police Department, et al.
We represent the family of Eric Cole, who was hit and killed by a Springfield Police Department cruiser last June 2021.
Fatal police shooting of Donovan Lewis
We represent the family of Donovan Lewis, who was killed by police officers in Columbus, Ohio in late August 2022. Donovan was an unarmed, 20-year-old Black man. Police entered his home in the middle of the night, opened his bedroom door, and shot him in his bed less than one second later.
Family of man fatally shot by a Columbus police officer files a civil complaint after his August death
Read StoryFamily of slain Donovan Lewis to hold press conference today in wake of Tyre Nichols' death
Read StoryBody camera video shows a Columbus, Ohio, police officer fatally shooting an unarmed 20-year-old Black man in bed
Read StoryLawyer for Black man killed in bed by Ohio police says officers treated him like an 'animal'
Read StoryMother of Black man killed by Columbus police speaks out for 1st time after her son's death
Read StoryMoss v. Penn State
We represent Zara Moss, a former fencer at Pennsylvania State University, who was verbally, emotionally, and physically abused by former head fencing coach Wes Glon. Penn State placed Glon on administrative leave following Ms. Moss’s lawsuit, and he has since retired. Ms. Moss reported Glon’s abuse to Penn State Title IX officials during her senior year. Yet as Ms. Moss alleges in her federal lawsuit, the University was deliberately indifferent to the abuse. Sadly, Zara gave up fencing and has been receiving treatment for emotional distress and PTSD.
Estate of Stone Foltz v. Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity
We represent the Foltz family, who tragically lost their son Stone following a hazing ritual at Bowling Green State University in March 2021. The family has sued the fraternity and scores of individuals who were involved with the Big/Little hazing ritual that led to Stone’s death.
Family settles lawsuit over Stone Foltz's hazing death in "largest payout" by a public university in Ohio history
Read StoryFamily settles lawsuit over Stone Foltz's hazing death; 'largest payout' by public university in state history
Read StoryBowling Green State University settles with Stone Foltz's family in record hazing lawsuit
Read Story2 Ohio fraternity members sentenced in hazing death of Bowling Green State University student
Read StoryFive of Stone Foltz's former Bowling Green State University fraternity brothers sentenced
Read StoryJury finds BGSU students guilty of hazing Stone Foltz, not guilty of homicide, manslaughter
Read StoryTwo fraternity members charged in Stone Foltz hazing death acquitted of involuntary manslaughter, reckless homicide
Read StoryFraternity members found guilty of hazing, acquitted of more serious charges in death of Stone Foltz
Read StoryOpinion: Fraternities, sororities that do not fight 'senseless' hazing rituals should permanently and immediately close doors in Ohio
Read StoryStone Foltz's family files wrongful-death lawsuit against PIKE fraternity and its members
Read StoryBowling Green fraternity pledge was "left alone on the couch to die" after alleged hazing, lawsuit claims
Read StoryFamily of Stone Foltz, BGSU student involved in alleged PIKE hazing, says his organs will be donated
Read StoryFamily of Bowling Green State University sophomore who died after alleged hazing incident sues fraternity
Read StoryBowling Green State University sophomore dies after drinking at fraternity event, family attorney says
Read StoryDion Green v. KCI USA
We represent five families that lost loved ones in the 2019 Oregon District mass shooting in Dayton, Ohio. The shooter was able to kill and injure so many people in about 30 seconds by using a 100-round magazine. The families have sued the company that made and distributed the magazine.
Families of Dayton shooting victims file suit against manufacturer of large-capacity magazines
Read StoryJames Stewart v. Ross County Jail
Our client James Stewart was severely injured at the Ross County Jail when an officer slammed him to the ground, breaking his neck. The case settled favorably for Mr. Stewart.
Virginia LeFever’s wrongful conviction
Ginny LeFever spent over two decades in prison for a crime she did not commit. She was freed after evidence of fabrication by the government’s key witness, a forensic toxicologist. We represent Ginny in her long fight for wrongful conviction compensation, won her case at the trial court, and are now protecting that victory against the state’s appeal.
Estate of Collin Wiant v. Sigma Pi Fraternity
We represent the Wiant family, who lost their son in a fraternity hazing ritual at Ohio University in November 2018. Collin was subjected to horrific hazing from day one that culminated in his death after the forced ingestion of nitrous oxide.
'Beaten with a belt, forced to take a cocktail of drugs including cocaine and Xanax then down a GALLON of alcohol in an hour': Parents of Ohio University student, 18, who died at a frat house tell of heinous hazing in new lawsuit
Read StoryEstate of Bryan Galliher v. Cabela’s
We represented the family of Bryan Galliher, a 21-year-old murdered in 2016. The family sued Cabela’s for illegally selling the black powder gun that killed Bryan. The lawsuit resulted in a seven-figure settlement and led Cabela’s (and its parent company Bass Pro) to institute new policies preventing sales of black powder guns to violent felons, and to stop selling black powder guns online and by phone.
Murder victim's family suing Cabela's, Bass Pro Shop for selling antique replica gun to felon
Read StoryFamily of Slain Ohio Man Settles Lawsuit with Cabela’s for Selling Gun to Prohibited Purchaser
Read StoryJenny Reach’s and Bobby Aldridge’s wrongful convictions
In the 1980s, Jenny Reach and Bobby Aldridge were wrongfully convicted of alleged abuse crimes. Their convictions were overturned a decade later after it was discovered that the government concealed evidence that helped show their innocence. After Ohio reformed its wrongful conviction compensation law in 2019, we helped Jenny and Bobby in their lawsuit, and the state ultimately stipulated that the two were wrongfully imprisoned.
Keziah Lewis (Ohio State Fair fireball ride malfunction)
When a high-intensity ride failed at the Ohio State Fair in 2017, Keziah Lewis was among the folks severely injured. We represent Keziah in her ongoing effort to hold the people responsible accountable.
Tyler Perino v. Joshua Plaster
We represent Tyler Perino, who rushed Delta Tau Delta in the Spring of 2019 at Miami University. Shortly after beginning the rush process, Tyler and the other pledges were hazed, which culminated in a Big/Little hazing ritual that involved being beaten with a paddle and forced drug and alcohol ingestion.
Opinion: Fraternities, sororities that do not fight 'senseless' hazing rituals should permanently and immediately close doors in Ohio
Read StoryBurk v. City of Columbus
When it comes to excessive force by police, even other law enforcement agents can be targets. Jim Burk, a federal agent, is pursuing civil rights claims against the Columbus Police Department.
Patrick Baker’s wrongful conviction
Patrick Baker was wrongfully convicted of a robbery based on the actions of a disgraced former Sandusky County Sheriff’s Deputy. Patrick’s conviction was overturned. After that deputy went to prison for his own crimes, we sought compensation for Patrick, and the state ultimately agreed he was wrongfully imprisoned.
Warren Yamarick v. Liberty Township
We represented a township medical director who spoke out against a plan that would have disrupted the township’s EMS services and threatened residents’ safety. When two township trustees behind the plan retaliated against the medical director, we filed a federal lawsuit against them and obtained an order finding that the trustees had violated the medical director’s First Amendment rights.
Jason Hick v. Abbeyhill Realty and Management
Jason Hick worked for a property management group. The company’s owner told Jason to rent their apartment units only to white people, and also to evict current tenants based on their race. After Jason refused and spoke out about this discriminatory conduct, he was fired.
Pilot Flying J Rebate Fraud
We represented several trucking companies against Pilot Flying J, one of the 10 biggest private companies in the United States. Pilot Flying J had perpetrated a massive nationwide fraud, and many high-level executives pled guilty to fraud. During the lawsuit, we forced Pilot’s CEO, Jimmy Haslam, to give sworn testimony about his knowledge of the scheme. The case resolved favorably for all of our clients.
Browns owner Jimmy Haslam questioned under oath over Pilot Flying J alleged fuel rebate fraud
Read StoryWilliam Harris v. City of Circleville
William Harris was taken to the Circleville jail after he was pulled over for a traffic violation. At the jail, while William’s hands were cuffed behind him, three white officers brutally took him to the ground without justification. They injured William’s spinal cord in the process and then dragged him by his feet to a cell where they left him on the floor. One of the officers returned to the cell a few hours later and kicked William in the ribs, saying “Looks like we got us a broke n*****.” We sued the City of Circleville and the officers, and obtained a settlement of nearly $3 million.
Michael and Lacey Faieta v. World Harvest Church
After the Faietas noticed linear marks on their 3-year-old son’s rear end when they picked him up from daycare, they were concerned that he may have been beaten or otherwise abused. They went to the school the following day to speak with teachers, but received no answers and later received a letter from the school (which was operated by a large church) informing them they’d be arrested for trespass if they returned. We filed a lawsuit on their behalf and proved that their son had in fact been beaten, by a parent volunteer who the church never should have allowed to oversee the children. We obtained a jury verdict against the abuser and the church of approximately $6 million.
Mopaz Diamonds v. Hyatt Regency
When the owner of Mopaz Diamonds came to Columbus to attend an international jewelry and gemstone convention, he checked into a local hotel and placed nearly $1 million worth of diamonds and jewelry in three of the hotel’s safe deposit boxes. The next morning, he went to retrieve the items and discovered that jewel thieves had looted his three boxes and more than a dozen others used by other convention attendees. We sued the hotel, even though Ohio law generally limits a hotel’s liability to $500 under such circumstances and even though other victims that had suffered millions of dollars in losses had sued the hotel and had been limited to $500. After developing a creative legal theory to get past the Ohio statute, we recovered the full amount of our client’s losses.