Pontius v. Riverside Radiology, 2016-Ohio-5792
Sep 14, 2016OUTCOME: Supreme Court refused jurisdiction
Successfully defended against attempts to appeal the lower court's decision to the Supreme Court.
Columbus, OH
Medical malpractice Lawyer at Columbus, OH
Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death ... +3 more
OUTCOME: Supreme Court refused jurisdiction
Successfully defended against attempts to appeal the lower court's decision to the Supreme Court.
OUTCOME: Court of Appeals reversed a defense verdict; granted new trial
Trial court improperly excluded critical statements made by the radiologist-defendant's partner in a wrongful death case of a 45 year-old man. These were party admissions and should have been presented ... to the jury. Excluding such evidence was prejudicial to the plaintiff.
OUTCOME: Reversed Summary Judgment in Court of Appeals
Successfully argued for reversal of summary judgment granted to paramedics employed by the city. The trial court held they were immune from liability, as their acts could not be determined wanton or re ... ckless. Appeals court ruled there were numerous issues of fact for a jury, and remanded the case for trial.
OUTCOME: Reversed Summary Judgment in Court of Appeals
OUTCOME: Motion to Dismiss filed by Defendants was denied
OUTCOME: Supreme Court reversed dismissal by trial court