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Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006

2005-0329 and 2005-0336. State v. Gondor, 2006-Ohio-6679.
Portage App. No. 2002-P-0073, 2004-Ohio-7219, and Portage App. No. 2002-P-0074, 2004-Ohio-7220. Judgments 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-6679.pdf
Summary: Supreme Court Reinstates Order Granting New Trials for Gondor, Resh

2006-1575. Akron Bar Assn. v. Paulson, 2006-Ohio-6678.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 05-099. Steven Lewis Paulson, Attorney Registration No. 0030044, is suspended from the practice of law in Ohio for one year, such suspension to commence at the conclusion of respondent's current suspension.
Moyer, C.J., Resnick, Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton and Lanzinger, JJ., concur.
O'Connor and O'Donnell, JJ., concur in part and dissent in part.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2006/2006-Ohio-6678.pdf
Summary: Twinsburg Attorney Receives One-Year Suspension

Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2006

2005-0293. Glidden Co. v. Lumbermens Mut. Cas. Co. , 2006-Ohio-6553.
Cuyahoga App. No. 81782, 2004-Ohio-6922. Judgment reversed.
Moyer, C.J., Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor and O'Donnell, JJ., concur.
Lanzinger, J., concurs in judgment only.
Resnick and Pfeifer, JJ., dissent.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2006/2006-Ohio-6553.pdf

2005-0378. Pilkington N. Am., Inc. v. Travelers Cas. & Sur. Co., 2006-Ohio-6551.
On Order from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Western Division, Certifying Questions of State Law, No. 3:01CV7617. Certified questions answered. See opinion.
Moyer, C.J., and O'Connor, JJ., concur.
Resnick, Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Donnell and Lanzinger, JJ., concur in part and dissent in part.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2006/2006-Ohio-6551.pdf

2005-0998. Robinson v. Bates, 2006-Ohio-6362.
Hamilton App. No. C-040063, 160 Ohio App.3d 668, 2005-Ohio-1879. Judgment affirmed and cause remanded to the trial court.
Moyer, C.J., Resnick, Pfeifer, O'Connor and Lanzinger, JJ., concur.
O'Donnell, J., concurs in judgment only.
Lundberg Stratton, J., concurs in part and dissents in part.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2006/2006-Ohio-6362.pdf
Summary: Court Holds Evidence of Medical Bill ‘Write-Offs’ Not Barred by Collateral Source Rule

2005-1240 and 2005-1241. Am. Financial Servs. Assn. v. Toledo , 2006-Ohio-6569.
Lucas App. No. L-04-1214, 161 Ohio App.3d 477, 2005-Ohio-2943. Judgment reversed.
Moyer, C.J., Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell and Lanzinger, JJ., concur.
Resnick and Pfeifer, JJ., dissent for the reasons stated in their dissenting opinions in Am. Financial Servs. Assn. v. Cleveland , ___ Ohio St.3d ___, 2006-Ohio-6043.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2006/2006-Ohio-6569.pdf

2005-1788. State v. Azbell, 2006-Ohio-6552.
Richland App. No. 2005-CA-0004, 2005-Ohio-4405. Judgment reversed and cause remanded.
Resnick, Lundberg Stratton and O'Connor, JJ., concur.
O'Donnell, J., concurs separately.
Moyer, C.J., Pfeifer and Lanzinger, JJ., dissent.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2006/2006-Ohio-6552.pdf
Summary: Charge is ‘Pending’ for Speedy Trial Purposes When Accused Is Indicted, Held or Released on Bail

2005-1121. State ex rel. Moorehead v. Indus. Comm., 2006-Ohio-6364.
Franklin App. No. 04AP-404, 2005-Ohio-2667. Judgment reversed and writ allowed.
Moyer, C.J., Resnick, Pfeifer, O'Connor and Lanzinger, JJ., concur.
Lundberg Stratton and O'Donnell, JJ., concur separately.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2006/2006-Ohio-6364.pdf
Summary: Workers’ Comp Law Sets No ‘Survival’ or ‘Cognizance’ Requirement for Scheduled Loss Benefit

2006-0714. State ex rel. Morgan v. New Lexington , 2006-Ohio-6365.
In Mandamus. Writ granted.
Moyer, C.J., Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell and Lanzinger, JJ., concur.
Resnick, J., concurs in part and dissents in part.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2006/2006-Ohio-6365.pdf

2006-0829. Ohio Partners for Affordable Energy v. Pub. Util. Comm., 2006-Ohio-6570.
Public Utilities Commission, No. 05-792-EL-ATA. Order affirmed.
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-6570.pdf

2006-0971. State ex rel. Scott v. Cleveland, 2006-Ohio-6573.
Cuyahoga App. No. 87985, 2006-Ohio-2062. Judgment affirmed.
Resnick, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor and O'Donnell JJ., concur.
Moyer, C.J., Pfeifer and Lanzinger, JJ., concur in judgment only.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2006/2006-Ohio-6573.pdf
Summary: Court Holds Prohibition Action Was Wrong Vehicle to Challenge Cleveland Traffic Camera Ordinance

2006-1055. State ex rel. Rashada v. Pianka, 2006-Ohio-6366.
Cuyahoga App. No. 87450, 2006-Ohio-2584. Judgment affirmed.
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-6366.pdf

2006-1163. State ex rel. Wellington v. Kobly, 2006-Ohio-6571.
Mahoning App. No. 05 MA 228. Judgment reversed.
Moyer, C.J., Resnick, Pfeifer, O'Connor, O'Donnell and Lanzinger, JJ., concur.
Lundberg Stratton, J., dissents.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2006/2006-Ohio-6571.pdf
Summary: Supreme Court Vacates Writ: Muni Judge May Conduct Contempt Proceeding Against Sheriff

2006-1406. In re Application of Yazdian, 2006-Ohio-6585.
On Report by the Board of Commissioners on Character and Fitness, No. 298. The application of Reza Yazdian to take the Ohio bar examination is disapproved.
Moyer, C.J., Abele, Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell and Lanzinger, JJ., concur.
Peter B. Abele, J., of the Fourth Appellate District, sitting for Resnick, J.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2006/2006-Ohio-6585.pdf

2006-1562. Disciplinary Counsel v. Jones, 2006-Ohio-6367.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 06-013. David Ross Jones, Attorney Registration No. 0005283, 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-6367.pdf
Summary: Former Geauga County Attorney Disbarred

2006-1588. State ex rel. Gordon v. Murphy, 2006-Ohio-6572.
Summit App. No. CA-23295. Appeal dismissed.
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-6572.pdf

2006-1613. Cleveland Bar Assn. v. Boyd, 2006-Ohio-6590.
On Final Report by the Board on the Unauthorized Practice of Law, No. 05-03. Respondent is enjoined from acts constituting the practice of law, and civil penalty is imposed.
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-6590.pdf

2006-1621. In re Application of Stewart, 2006-Ohio-6579.
On Report by the Board of Commissioners on Character and Fitness, No. 293. The application of William Howard Stewart III to take the Ohio bar examination is disapproved.
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-6579.pdf

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