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Wednesday, March 25, 2009

2007-2106 and 2008-0030.  Moore v. Lorain Metro. Hous. Auth., Slip Opinion No. 2009-Ohio-1250.
Lorain App. No. 06CA008995, 2007-Ohio-5111.  Judgment reversed and cause remanded to the trial court.
Moyer, C.J., and Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, and Lanzinger, JJ., concur.
Pfeifer, J., concurs in judgment only.
O'Donnell, J., concurs in part and dissents in part.
Cupp, J., dissents.
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Summary: Operation of Public Housing Authority Is ‘Governmental Function’ Covered by Sovereign Immunity Statute

2008-0170.  Minno v. Pro-Fab, Inc., Slip Opinion No. 2009-Ohio-1247.
Trumbull App. No. 2007-T-0021, 2007-Ohio-6565.  Judgment reversed.
Moyer, C.J., and Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell, Lanzinger, and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-Ohio-1247.pdf Adobe PDF Link opens new window.
Summary: Plaintiff May Not ‘Pierce Veil’ of Corporation to Reach the Assets of Its Sister Company

2008-0534.  Torchik v. Boyce, Slip Opinion No. 2009-Ohio-1248.
Ross App. No. 06CA2921, 2008-Ohio-399.  Judgment reversed and cause remanded to the trial court.
Moyer, C.J., and Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell, Lanzinger, and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-Ohio-1248.pdf Adobe PDF Link opens new window.
Summary: ‘Fireman’s Rule’ Does Not Immunize Contractor for Negligent Work That Causes Safety Officer Injury

2008-1990.  Cincinnati Bar Assn. v. Brown, Slip Opinion No. 2009-Ohio-1249.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 08-024.  Darrell Brown, Attorney Registration No. 0033226, is indefinitely suspended from the practice of law in Ohio.
Moyer, C.J., and Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell, Lanzinger, and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Pfeifer, J., dissents and would suspend the respondent from the practice of law in Ohio for two years.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-Ohio-1249.pdf Adobe PDF Link opens new window.
Summary: Cincinnati Attorney Suspended from Practice

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