Attorney Frank A. Ray's Legal Cases

Real estate

Wray, Dir., Oh. Dept. of Transportation v. Cleveland Cold Storage Co., Prob. Ct. of Cuyahoga Co., Oh., Case # 2010-ADV-154719

Jan 01, 2011

OUTCOME: After a series of evidentiary rulings on novel issues in the law of land appropriation, the case settled for an entered judgment of $8.3 million.

ODOT brought an eminent domain action to acquire a historic commercial property, formerly serving as an immense food storage facility, and associated real estate rights, including "spectacular" billboa ... rd signage leases, in order to construct a replacement highway bridge spanning the Cuyahoga River on Interstate 71, leading into downtown Cleveland.

International law

Amer. Chem. Soc. v. LeadScope, Inc. v. Nat. Union Ins. Co., 2005-Ohio-2557 (10th Dist.)

Jan 01, 2004

OUTCOME: Defendants/Counterclaimants prevailed in their coverage claims with the trial court on summary judgment, upheld on appeal.

To cover defense costs and legal fees in underlying case involving claims of alleged appropriation of intellection property and counterclaim for defamation and tortious interference with prospective bu ... siness advantage, Defendants/Counterclaimants sued their commercial insurer for coverage.

Car accident

Baxter v. Oh. Dept. of Transportation, 2002-Ohio-7063 (10th Dist. Ct. App.)

Jan 01, 2003

OUTCOME: After an initial trial in the Ohio Court of Claims, the Court of Appeals reversed and remanded due to insufficiency of the damages awarded based on unrebutted evidence. On remand and retrial, Plaintiff secured a judgment for $1.6 millon.

Plaintiff brought claims for compensatory damages due to a closed head injury arising from a collision between her business-owned van and a state-owned truck.

Personal injury

Martin v. Telectronics Pacing, U.S. D. Ct., So. D. Oh., 70 F.3d 39 (6th Cir.); 518 U.S. 1030; 105 F.3d 1090 (6th Cir.)

Jan 01, 1998

OUTCOME: After remand to the U. S. Sixth Circuit Ct. App. by the U. S. Sup. Ct., the case resolved on a confidential basis.

Challenging pre-emption of state tort law by federal regulatory law, Plaintiff brought personal injury claims based on state product liability law for defective radio-programmable pacemaker against man ... ufacturer.

Discrimination

Postema v. Natl. Lge. of Prfl. Baseball & Triple-A Allilance of Prfl. Baseball, 799 F.Supp 1475 (So. NY); 998 F.2d 60 (2nd Cir.)

Jan 01, 1992

OUTCOME: After evidentiary rulings were reviewed and reversed on appeal, the case settled on a confidential basis.

Plaintiff, a former female umpire, brought claims under federal and state employment law and for restraint of trade against Major and Minor League Baseball when she was terminated.

Personal injury

Brady v. Safety-Kleen Corp., 710 F. Supp. 684; 61 Oh.St.3d 624

Jan 01, 1991

OUTCOME: After favorable ruling from Ohio Suupreme Court finding Ohio's employer intentional tort statute unconsitutional, on remand, Defedant secured summary judgment on the common law claim.

Plaintiff sought damages for disabling personal injury due to toxic chemical exposure based on claim of employer intentional tort.

Entertainment

Triple-A Baseball v. Intl. Lge. of Prfl. Baseball, 655 F. Supp. 513 (Dist. Ma.); 832 F.2d 214 (1st Cir.); crt. dn., 485 U.S. 935

Jan 27, 1987

OUTCOME: Verdict for League, upheld on appeal

Claim for tortious conversion of Minor League Baseball franchise by former owner against Triple-A League, demanding restoration or league membership and/or compensatory damages.

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