Barron Peck Bennie & Schlemmer, Co. LPA

$543,744

Commercial Litigation

Closely held business sought recovery from Bank for improperly opening accounts and not recognizing illegal deposits after an employee embezzled $543,744.

Insurance Law

Declaratory judgment action filed by Ins. company in an effort to avoid coverage on a “force-placed” fire policy. The hotel property had gone to foreclosure and the Bank, now the titled owner, counterclaimed for the fire damages.

Personal Injury

11 year old daughter suspected of shoplifting was Tased in back at short distance by security guard outside a grocery store.

Eminent Domain

Crucial large downtown UPS locations being appropriated by ODOT to create expressway access.

Construction Law

Homeowner sought damages against the general contractor for defective construction. The GC filed 3rd party claims against 5 subcontractors that, along with the GC, were out of business. A declaratory judgment action was pending on behalf of two insurance carriers.

Abuse

45 individuals filed separate suits against a religious Society that operated, managed, and staffed a local orphanage, alleging physical and/or emotional abuse at the hands of a priest and several nuns, with claims dating back, in some cases, over 40 years.