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A court dismissed a lengthy dispute over a conditional use permit because the construction at issue already was built while the party complaining was litigating. Local residents objected to a planned use permit issued by the local Planning Commission for construction of a parking lot….
A general contractor which discharged a subcontractor, then hired the subcontractor’s employees, resulted in damages for the subcontractor’s lost profits. The general contractor originally hired a framing subcontractor, which then subcontracted the work to another framing sub-subcontractor. When the general contractor discharged the first-tier subcontractor,…
After nearly six months operation of the new Public Records dispute resolution process, requesters filed 48 cases, or an average of seven a month. This activity is less than expected, likely reflecting that most requesters are not aware of the new expedited system. Four cases…
A construction contractor agreed to install a chimney for a radiant wood-burning stove as part of a residential renovation. When construction began, the contractor refused to install the chimney near a combustible wall, as creating a fire hazard. Owner sued for breach of contract, having…
For a third legislative session, Rep. Jay Edwards (R, Nelsonville) is set to introduce legislation that mandates design professionals to specify all materials for water. The legislation is supported by the Chemical Council in an effort to prevent professional engineers from specifying materials to the…
A Court of Appeals found against a comprehensive general liability (CGL) insurer when an owner suffered water damages caused by faulty workmanship of a subcontractor. This result is opposite recent Ohio Supreme Court precedent which found that CGL coverage cannot be used for prime contractor…
An excavating contractor is entitled of right to statutory Pre-Judgment Interest as damages on breach of contract to repair a sewer line. Post-judgment interest then applies to the damages total including the Pre-Judgment Interest. In this case, the City of Cleveland argued that the contractor…
Recently the dedicated professional license defense advocates with Columbus Graff & McGovern, LPA, assisted a massage therapist after an attempt to obtain an Ohio license ended in a proposed denial. Believing this rejection was unjustified, the massage therapist decided to seek out knowledgeable licensure attorneys….
It is a sad reality that in today’s difficult job market that a simple mistake or misunderstanding with a previous employer can follow you and hinder your ability to gain a new position. Not long ago, a man working in a casino found himself in…
When a licensed professional faces accusations or disciplinary action for misconduct, it is critical to speak with qualified and passionate legal counsel with experience defending peoples’ livelihoods. A seasoned professional license defense lawyer will be able to show you how an administrative review differs greatly…