Attorneys Palmer, Perrache & Jones Obtain Summary Judgment on Behalf of Class I Railroad Carrier

Sep 12, 2024 | News

Attorneys Edwin Palmer, Lisa Perrache, and Melanie Jones successfully obtained summary judgment on behalf of a Class I railroad carrier in a FELA matter involving allegations of work-related carpal tunnel syndrome in Erie County, Ohio. Summary judgment was granted...

Understanding Reptile Theory in Medical Malpractice: Tactics & Defense Strategies

Sep 9, 2024 | Articles & Updates

Article by Richard Margulies, Esq. Overview of Reptile Theory A plaintiff’s attorney utilizes reptilian tactics throughout the litigation process in order to shift jurors’ focus to a defendant’s disregard of “safety rules” and away from the applicable standard of...

Ohio Supreme Court Simplifies Citation Rules with Updated Writing Manual

Sep 4, 2024 | Articles & Updates

Article by Holly Olarczuk-Smith, Esq. Over the summer, the Ohio Supreme Court updated its writing manual to streamline and simplify citation formats. The writing manual, which is widely used as the standard for drafting motions and briefs in Ohio, is in its third...

Ohio Supreme Court Reaffirms Lack of Service Defense Precedent in Ackman v. Mercy Health Decision

Aug 28, 2024 | Articles & Updates

Article by Holly Olarczuk-Smith, Esq. On August 22, 2024, the Ohio Supreme Court, in Ackman v. Mercy Health W. Hosp., L.L.C., 2024-Ohio-3159, declined to overturn its prior precedent that a defendant’s years-long active participation in a case does not constitute...

Navigating Legal Minefields: Pitfalls to Avoid When Seeking Summary Judgment

Aug 26, 2024 | Articles & Updates

Article by Holly Olarczuk-Smith, Esq. In the realm of civil litigation, summary judgment motions are powerful tools that can significantly shape the outcome of a case. However, navigating the complexities of summary judgment requires careful attention to detail and...