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Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2006

In re Ohio Criminal Sentencing Statutes Cases, 2006-Ohio-4086.
Dispositions of currently pending appeals based on the decision in State v. Foster, 109 Ohio St.3d 1, 2006-Ohio-856, 845 N.E.2d 470. See entry.
Moyer, C.J., Resnick, Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell and Lanzinger, JJ., concur.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2006/2006-Ohio-4086.pdf

2005-0262. Doe v. Archdiocese of Cincinnati , 2006-Ohio-4087.
Hamilton App. Nos. C-030900, C-030949, C-030950, and C-040072, 2004-Ohio-7003. Judgment affirmed.
Moyer, C.J., Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor and O'Donnell, JJ., concur.
Pfeifer, J., dissents.
Resnick and Lanzinger, JJ., not participating.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2006/2006-Ohio-4087.pdf

2005-0263. Miller v. Archdiocese of Cincinnati , 2006-Ohio-4088.
Hamilton App. Nos. C-040050, C-040170, C-040171, C-040233, and C-040347. Judgment affirmed.
Moyer, C.J., Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor and O'Donnell, JJ., concur.
Pfeifer, J., dissents.
Resnick and Lanzinger, JJ., not participating.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2006/2006-Ohio-4088.pdf

2005-1483. State ex rel. Navistar Internatl. Transp. Corp. v. Indus. Comm., 2006-Ohio-4089.
Franklin App. No. 04AP-638, 2005-Ohio-3284. Judgment affirmed.
Moyer, C.J., Resnick, Pfeifer, O'Connor, O'Donnell and Lanzinger, JJ., concur.
Lundberg Stratton, J., concurs separately.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2006/2006-Ohio-4089.pdf
Summary: Self-Insured Employer May Not Require Injured Worker to Use In-House Treatment Facility

2005-1585. Cleveland Bar Assn. v. Kodish, 2006-Ohio-4090.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 03-100. Joan Allyn Kodish, Attorney Registration No. 0013377, is indefinitely suspended from the practice of law in Ohio.
Moyer, C.J., Resnick, Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor and Lanzinger, JJ., concur.
O'Donnell, J., dissents.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2006/2006-Ohio-4090.pdf
Summary: Medina County Lawyer Disbarred, Two Others Suspended

2005-2223. State ex rel. Peffer v. Russo, 2006-Ohio-4092.
Cuyahoga App. No. 87149, 2005-Ohio-5556. Judgment reversed.
Resnick, Acting C.J., Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell and Lanzinger, JJ., concur.
Pfeifer, dissents.
Moyer, C.J., not participating.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2006/2006-Ohio-4092.pdf

2006-0444. Disciplinary Counsel v. Bowman, 2006-Ohio-4333.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 05-063. Kevin Arthur Bowman, Attorney Registration No. 0068223, is suspended from the practice of law in Ohio for two years.
Moyer, C.J., Resnick, Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell and Lanzinger, JJ., concur.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2006/2006-Ohio-4333.pdf
Summary: Medina County Lawyer Disbarred, Two Others Suspended

2006-0780 and 2006-0841. Bowling Green v. Chasteen, 2006-Ohio-4093.
Wood App. No. WD-05-079. Judgment reversed.
Moyer, C.J., Resnick, Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell and Lanzinger, JJ., concur.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2006/2006-Ohio-4093.pdf

2006-0802. Medina Cty. Bar Assn. v. Wootton, 2006-Ohio-4094.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 05-056. Arthur William Wootton, Attorney Registration No. 0033387, is permanently disbarred from the practice of law in Ohio.
Moyer, C.J., Resnick, Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell and Lanzinger, JJ., concur.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2006/2006-Ohio-4094.pdf
Summary: Medina County Lawyer Disbarred, Two Others Suspended

2006-0878. State ex rel. Evans v. Blackwell, 2006-Ohio-4334.
Franklin App. No. 06AP-6, 2006-Ohio-2076. Judgment affirmed.
Moyer, C.J., Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor and Lanzinger, JJ., concur.
Resnick and O'Donnell, JJ., not participating.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2006/2006-Ohio-4334.pdf

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