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Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006

2005-0813. State ex rel. Repository v. Nova Behavioral Health, Inc., 2006-Ohio-6713.
In Mandamus. Writ denied.
Resnick, Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton and Lanzinger, JJ., concur.
Moyer, C.J., O'Connor and O'Donnell, JJ., dissent.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2006/2006-Ohio-6713.pdf
Summary: Private Mental Health Services Contractor Is Not ‘Public Office’ Subject to Open Records Statute

2005-0853 and 2005-0959. State v. Haines, 2006-Ohio-6711.
Lake App. No. 2003-L-035, 2005-Ohio-1692. Judgment affirmed in part and reversed in part, and cause remanded.
Moyer, C.J., Resnick, Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor and O'Donnell, JJ., concur.
Lanzinger, J., dissents.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2006/2006-Ohio-6711.pdf
Summary: ‘Battered Woman’ Expert Testimony Admissible When Alleged Victim’s Credibility Challenged

2006-0168. State ex rel. Carr v. Akron , 2006-Ohio-6714.
In Mandamus. Writ denied.
Moyer, C.J., Resnick, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor and Lanzinger, JJ., concur.
Pfeifer, J., concurs in judgment only.
O'Donnell, J., dissents and would allow the cause to be dismissed.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2006/2006-Ohio-6714.pdf
Summary: Court Denies Writ To Compel Production of Akron Firefighter Information, Promotion Test Materials

Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006

2005-1194 and 2005-1247. Sherwin-Williams Co. v. Dayton Freight Lines, Inc., 2006-Ohio-6498.
Montgomery App. No. 20651, 161 Ohio App.3d 444, 2005-Ohio-2773. Judgment affirmed.
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-6498.pdf
Summary: Political Subdivision May Be Liable for Accident that Occurs Beyond its Limits

2005-1438. Cuyahoga Cty. Bd. of Commrs. v. State, 2006-Ohio-6499.
Cuyahoga App. No. 84305, 162 Ohio App.3d 6, 2005-Ohio-2821. Judgment reversedin part and vacated in part.
Moyer, C.J., Resnick, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor and Lanzinger, JJ., concur.
Pfeifer and O'Donnell, JJ, concur in judgment only.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2006/2006-Ohio-6499.pdf

2005-1689. State ex rel. Gross v. Indus. Comm., 2006-Ohio-6500.
Franklin App. No. 04AP-756, 2005-Ohio-3936. Judgment reversed.
Moyer, C.J., Resnick, O'Connor, O'Donnell and Lanzinger, JJ., concur.
Pfeifer and Lundberg Stratton, JJ., dissent.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2006/2006-Ohio-6500.pdf

2005-1965 and 2005-2114. State v. Cress, 2006-Ohio-6501.
Marion App. No. 09-04-42 , 163 Ohio App.3d 46, 2005-Ohio-4620. Judgment affirmed.
Moyer, C.J., Pfeifer, O'Donnell and Lanzinger, JJ., concur.
Resnick, Lundberg Stratton and O'Connor, JJ., dissent.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2006/2006-Ohio-6501.pdf
Summary: Felony Intimidation Charge Does Not Require Threat to Engage in Unlawful Conduct

2005-2265. State ex rel. Shockley v. Indus. Comm., 2006-Ohio-6502.
Franklin App. No. 05AP-48, 2005-Ohio-5706. Judgment affirmed.
Moyer, C.J., Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell and Lanzinger, JJ., concur.
Resnick and Pfeifer, JJ., dissent.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2006/2006-Ohio-6502.pdf

2005-2401. Ferrell v. Summa Health Sys., 2006-Ohio-6503.
Summit App. No. 22527, 165 Ohio App.3d 110, 2005-Ohio-5944. 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-6503.pdf

2006-0003. State ex rel. Grimes Aerospace Co., Inc. v. Indus. Comm., 2006-Ohio-6504.
Franklin App. No. 04AP-1197, 2005-Ohio-6205. Judgment affirmed.
Moyer, C.J., Resnick, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor and Lanzinger, JJ., concur.
Pfeifer and O'Donnell, JJ., concur in judgment only.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2006/2006-Ohio-6504.pdf

2006-0070. State ex rel. Washington v. Indus. Comm., 2006-Ohio-6505.
Franklin App. No. 05AP-18, 2005-Ohio-6470. 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-6505.pdf

2006-0395. Akron Bar Assn. v. Holder, 2006-Ohio-6506.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 05-062. William P. Holder Jr., Attorney Registration No. 0015110, is permanently disbarred from the practice of law in Ohio. 2006-1240, In re Resignation of Holder, is 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-6506.pdf
Summary: Supreme Court Disbars Two, Suspends Three Attorneys

2006-0461. Cuyahoga Cty. Bar Assn. v. Maybaum, 2006-Ohio-6507.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 05-008. Scott D. Maybaum, Attorney Registration No. 0030587, is indefinitely suspended from the practice of law in Ohio.
Moyer, C.J., Resnick, Pfeifer, O'Connor and Lanzinger, JJ., concur.
O'Donnell, J., would suspend respondent from the practice of law in Ohio for two years.
Lundberg Stratton, J., dissents.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2006/2006-Ohio-6507.pdf
Summary: Supreme Court Disbars Two, Suspends Three Attorneys

2006-0569. State ex rel. Kelsey-Hayes Co. v. Heinlen, 2006-Ohio-6508.
Franklin App. No. 05AP-360, 2006-Ohio-428. 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-6508.pdf

2006-0655. Gustin v. Chaney, 2006-Ohio-6509.
Highland App. No. 05CA7, 2006-Ohio-1049. 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-6509.pdf

2006-0779. Disciplinary Counsel v. Agopian, 2006-Ohio-6510.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 05-079. Richard Van Agopian, Attorney Registration No. 0030924, is publicly reprimanded.
Resnick, Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton and O'Donnell, JJ., concur.
Moyer, C.J., O'Connor and Lanzinger, JJ., dissent.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2006/2006-Ohio-6510.pdf

2006-0839. Ohio State Bar Assn. v. Burdzinski, Brinkman, Czarzasty & Landwehr, Inc., 2006-Ohio-6511.
On Final Report by the Board on the Unauthorized Practice of Law, No. UPL 04-05. Respondents are enjoined from the drafting or writing of contracts.
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-6511.pdf
Summary: Court Sets Guidelines for Labor Relations Services That May Be Provided By Nonlawyers

2006-0840. Ohio State Bar Assn. v. Chiofalo, 2006-Ohio-6512.
On Final Report by the Board on the Unauthorized Practice of Law, No. UPL 03-01. Respondents are enjoined from acts constituting the practice of law.
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-6512.pdf

2006-0931. State ex rel. Worrell v. Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund, 2006-Ohio-6513.
Franklin App. No. 05AP-490, 2006-Ohio-1301. 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-6513.pdf

2006-1115. State ex rel. Pyle v. Bessey, 2006-Ohio-6514.
Franklin App. No. 05AP-394, 2006-Ohio-2047. Judgment affirmed.
Moyer, C.J., Resnick, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell and Lanzinger, JJ., concur.
Pfeifer, J., dissents and would reverse the judgment of the court of appeals.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2006/2006-Ohio-6514.pdf

2006-1165. North v. Beightler, 2006-Ohio-6515.
Marion App. No. 9-06-11 . Judgment affirmed.
Moyer, C.J., Resnick, Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor and O'Donnell, JJ., concur.
Lanzinger, J., concurs in judgment only.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2006/2006-Ohio-6515.pdf

2006-1177. Disciplinary Counsel v. Geer, 2006-Ohio-6516.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 05-072. Thomas Lee Geer, Attorney Registration No. 0011038, is suspended from the practice of law in Ohio for one year.
Moyer, C.J., Resnick, Pfeifer, O'Connor and O'Donnell, JJ., concur.
Lundberg Stratton and Lanzinger, JJ., dissent.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2006/2006-Ohio-6516.pdf
Summary: Supreme Court Suspends Two Attorneys For Failure to Resolve Child Support Arrearages

2006-1178. Disciplinary Counsel v. Curry, 2006-Ohio-6517.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 05-070. Charles Eric Curry, Attorney Registration No. 0062864, is suspended from the practice of law in Ohio for one year.
Moyer, C.J., Resnick, Pfeifer, O'Connor and O'Donnell, JJ., concur.
Lundberg Stratton and Lanzinger, JJ., dissent.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2006/2006-Ohio-6517.pdf
Summary: Supreme Court Suspends Two Attorneys For Failure to Resolve Child Support Arrearages

2006-1183. Disciplinary Counsel v. Griffith, 2006-Ohio-6518.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 05-058. Curtis Griffith Jr., Attorney Registration No. 0030707, 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-6518.pdf
Summary: Supreme Court Disbars Two, Suspends Three Attorneys

2006-1210. Cleveland Bar Assn. v. Greenberg, 2006-Ohio-6519.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 05-009. Alan D. Greenberg, Attorney Registration No. 0011157, is suspended from the practice of law in Ohio for 18 months.
Moyer, C.J., Resnick, Pfeifer, O'Connor, O'Donnell and Lanzinger, JJ., concur.
Lundberg Stratton, J., concurs in part and dissents in part.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2006/2006-Ohio-6519.pdf
Summary: Supreme Court Disbars Two, Suspends Three Attorneys

2006-1286. State ex rel. Blanchard Valley Health Assn. v. Bates, 2006-Ohio-6520.
Lucas App. No. L-06-1165, 2006-Ohio-2621. 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-6520.pdf

2006-1318. State ex rel. Winnick v. Gansheimer, 2006-Ohio-6521.
Ashtabula App. No. 2006-A-0009, 2006-Ohio-3431. 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-6521.pdf

2006-1482. Scanlon v. Brunsman, 2006-Ohio-6522.
Ross App. No. 06CA2902. 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-6522.pdf

2006-1549. State ex rel. Brown v. Rhodes , 2006-Ohio-6523.
Hancock App. No. 5-05-25 , 2006-Ohio-3394. Discretionary appeal accepted on Proposition of Law Nos. I and III and judgment affirmed.
Moyer, C.J., Resnick, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell and Lanzinger, JJ., concur.
Pfeifer, J., dissents.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2006/2006-Ohio-6523.pdf

2006-1559. Wooton v. Brunsman, 2006-Ohio-6524.
Ross App. No. 06CA2908. 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-6524.pdf

2006-1561. Disciplinary Counsel v. Taft, 2006-Ohio-6525.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 06-023. Robert A. Taft II, Attorney Registration No. 0018186, is publicly reprimanded.
Moyer, C.J., Resnick, Pfeifer, O'Connor, O'Donnell and Lanzinger, JJ., concur.
Lundberg Stratton, J., not participating.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2006/2006-Ohio-6525.pdf
Summary: Governor Taft Reprimanded

2006-1590. Cuyahoga Cty. Bar Assn. v. Rutherford , 2006-Ohio-6526.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 05-094. Guy D. Rutherford, Attorney Registration No. 0066032, is suspended from the practice of law in Ohio for six months, stayed on conditions.
Resnick, Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton and Lanzinger, JJ., concur.
O'Donnell, J., concurs in judgment only.
Moyer, C.J., and O'Connor, J., dissent.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2006/2006-Ohio-6526.pdf

2006-1622. Disciplinary Counsel v. Novak, 2006-Ohio-6527.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 06-011. Lawrence John Novak, Attorney Registration No. 0039794, is indefinitely suspended 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-6527.pdf
Summary: Supreme Court Disbars Two, Suspends Three Attorneys

2006-1646. Adoption Link, Inc. v. Suver, 2006-Ohio-6528.
Greene App. No, 06-CA-81, 2006-Ohio-4438. 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-6528.pdf

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