Browse 25 burden of proof in civil litigation cases decided by Ohio Court of Appeals. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Debt Buyer Fails to Prove Debt Validity, Consumer Wins Appeal
LVNV Funding, L.L.C. v. Smith, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on April 17, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals addressed whether a debt buyer, LVNV Funding, could en...
Defamation claim fails due to lack of actual malice
Islam v. Razzak, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on April 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Islam, sued the defendant, Razzak, for defamation. Islam alleged that Razzak ma...
Malicious Prosecution Claim Fails Due to Lack of Probable Cause
Cleveland v. Brown, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 26, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute in this case involved a plaintiff's claim of malicious prosecution against...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Negligence Case
Watson v. Minnich, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Watson, sued the defendant, Minnich, for negligence after a car accident. Wat...
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Roofing Company
Rizk v. Droco Roofing, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Rizk, sued Droco Roofing for breach of contract and fraud after Droco all...
Ohio Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Defamation Case
Shields v. McCloud, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Shields, sued the defendant, McCloud, for defamation. Shields alleged that M...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for defendant in defamation case
Goodykoontz v. Moore, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 18, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Goodykoontz, sued the defendant, Moore, for defamation, alleging that Moor...
GEICO loses bid to recover overcharges from auto body shop
GEICO Ins. Co. v. Glendale Body Shop, Inc., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 18, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns whether GEICO Insurance Company could recover fu...
Statements of opinion and substantially true statements are not defamatory.
Peters v. Lawson, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 17, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Peters, sued the defendant, Lawson, for defamation after Lawson posted alleged...
Ohio Court Affirms Bank's Right to Collect Debt Based on Sufficient Evidence
Am. Express Natl. Bank v. Jenkins, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 9, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The core dispute involved whether American Express National Bank could collec...
Defamation claim fails for lack of evidence of falsity and malice
Yates v. Rigby, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 5, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Yates, sued the defendant, Rigby, for defamation, alleging that Rigby made false ...
Employer's statements about termination protected by qualified privilege
In re Hirt, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on February 27, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision to grant summary judgment to the d...
Court Affirms Dismissal of Legal Malpractice Claim
Hansbrough v. Marshall Dennehey, P.C., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on February 26, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Hansbrough, sued the defendant law firm, Marshall Denn...
Court Rules Against Property Owner in Dust Nuisance and Trespass Case
DiSanto v. United States Steel Corp., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on February 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, DiSanto, sued the defendant, United States Steel Corpor...
Defamation claim fails for lack of evidence of falsity and malice
Souare v. Tiltscher, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on February 11, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Souare, sued the defendant, Tiltscher, for defamation after Tiltscher al...
Defamation plaintiff fails to prove falsity or actual malice
Cleveland v. Damato, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on February 5, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Cleveland, sued the defendant, Damato, for defamation. Cleveland alleged ...
Contract unenforceable due to lack of mutual assent
Canton-Stark Cty. Sewer Cleaning, Inc. v. Magee, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on January 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Canton-Stark Cty. Sewer Cleaning, Inc., sued ...
Breach of Contract Claim Fails Due to Lack of Evidence
Albers v. Lyon, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on January 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Albers, sued the defendant, Lyon, for breach of contract and unjust enrichment...
Fireworks contract dispute: Court sides with fireworks company
Willoughby Eastlake City Schools v. Am. Fireworks Co., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on January 8, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Willoughby Eastlake City Schools, sought...
Court Affirms Dismissal of Wrongful Termination Claim Against Medical Center
Edwards v. Ohio State Univ. Wexner Med. Ctr., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, a former employee, sued the defendant medical c...
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Property Boundary Dispute
Duran Lopez v. Lopez Huerta, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Duran Lopez, appealed the trial court's decision to grant summar...
Restrictive Covenant Ambiguity Prevents Enforcement of Fence Setback
Eastlake Milford, L.L.C. v. Jones, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved whether Eastlake Milford, L.L.C. could enforce ...
Statements of Opinion Protected from Defamation Claims
Curley v. McCarty, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Curley, sued the defendant, McCarty, for defamation, alleging that McCarty...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Defamation Case Over Lack of Falsity Proof
Souare v. Guzzo, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 10, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Souare, sued the defendant, Guzzo, for defamation after Guzzo posted alleged...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Wrongful Death Case
Herris v. Estate of Michel, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Herris, sued the estate of Michel for wrongful death, alleging neg...
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Outcome breakdown: Plaintiff Win: 2, Defendant Win: 23.
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