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Marianna Brown Bettman
Marianna Brown Bettman is a law professor at the University of Cincinnati College of Law, where she teaches torts, legal ethics, and a seminar on the Supreme Court of Ohio. She is also a former Ohio state court of appeals judge. Each September since 2003, she has given a presentation at the Ohio Judicial Conference analyzing the year’s most important cases from the Supreme Court of Ohio. She also provides appellate consulting services to attorneys.
Category Archives: What’s On Their Minds?
What’s On Their Minds: Can a Law Enforcement Officer Also be a Neutral Magistrate? State v. Jillian Hobbs
On May 9, 2012, the Supreme Court of Ohio heard oral argument in the case of State v. Jillian Hobbs, nos. 11-1504 and 11-1593. After an investigation in which two witnesses told sheriffs’ detectives they had seen Hobbs … Continue reading
What’s On Their Minds: Use of Evidence Rules in a Civil Service Hearing. Ronald L. Royse v. City of Dayton.
On May 9, 2012, the Supreme Court of Ohio heard oral argument in the case of Ronald L. Royse v. City of Dayton, et al. Royse was fired as a Dayton firefighter for failing a drug test. He challenged … Continue reading
What’s on Their Minds: The Punitive Damages Cap Meets Joint and Several Liability. Ronald Luri v.Republic Services, Inc. et al.
On April 25 the Supreme Court of Ohio heard oral argument in the case of Ronald Luri v. Republic Services, Inc., et al., The issue in this case is whether Ohio’s punitive damages cap statute, R.C. 2315.21 requires … Continue reading
What’s on Their Minds: Constitutional Challenge to the Medical Malpractice Statute of Repose. When Does an Undiscovered Claim Vest? Tracy Ruther, Individually and Administrator of the Estate of Timothy Ruther v. George Kaiser, D.O., et al.
On April 25, 2012, the Supreme Court of Ohio heard oral argument in the case of Tracy Ruther, Individually and Administrator of the Estate of Timothy Ruther v. George Kaiser, D.O., et al, no. 11-0899. The issue in the case … Continue reading
What’s On Their Minds?The Court Tackles Sport and Recreational Activities Rules. Angel L. Horvath et. al. v. David Ish et. al.
On April 25, 2012 the Supreme Court of Ohio heard oral argument in the case of Angel L. Horvath et. al. v. David Ish et. al. #2011-1089. Angel Horvath was skiing downhill when she was hit from behind by … Continue reading
What’s On Their Minds? The Supreme Court Wades Into the Foreclosure Mess–Standing and Real Party in Interest. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. v. Duane Schwartzwald et al.
On April 4, 2012, the Supreme Court of Ohio heard oral argument in the case of Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. v. Duane Schwartzwald et al. The Court accepted the case on conflict certification, to resolve a split among … Continue reading
What’s on Their Minds: Does the Filing of a Motion to Suppress by One Defendant Automatically Toll A Co-Defendant’s Speedy Trial Time? State v. Ramey.
On March 20, the Supreme Court of Ohio heard oral argument in the case of State v. Keith Ramey, 2011-0595. The issue in this case is whether the filing of a motion to suppress by one criminal defendant will … Continue reading
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What’s On Their Minds: Defining Recklessness so as to Defeat Sovereign Immunity. Estate of Anderson v. City of Massillon.
Also of interest: Read in Sharper Focus post on Recklessness here.
On February 8, the Supreme Court of Ohio heard oral argument in Estate of Anderson v. City of Massillon, 2011-0743. The issues in this case are similar … Continue reading
What’s on Their Minds: Are Violations of Departmental Polices or Traffic Laws Relevant to A Determination of Immunity for a City Employee? Burlingame v. Estate of Burlingame
On February 7, the Supreme Court of Ohio heard oral argument in Burlingame v. Burlingame, 2011-742, the first of two cases on the kind of evidence that will defeat the immunity of a city and its firefighter employee for causing … Continue reading
