On Friday, March 27, 2020, the Ohio Supreme Court issued an order “tolling” time requirements imposed by the rules promulgated by the Supreme Court (including the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure). This same day, Governor DeWine signed into law HB 197, which “tolled” time requirements established by statute (i.e. statutes of limitations). These two measures […]
Archives for March 2020
UPDATE: HB 197 to Extend Statutes Of Limitations In Ohio During State Of Emergency
On March 23, we reported that the current COVID-19 crisis had yet to affect statutes of limitations (and other important case deadlines) in Ohio. As with so much during this time, things have changed. Yesterday, Ohio’s General Assembly passed HB 197 with amendments, which, among other things, extends statutes of limitations during the current state […]
Punitive Damages / Attorney Fees (The “Lodestar” calculation)
Ohio Law Series Punitive Damages / Attorney Fees (The “Lodestar” calculation) Ohio adheres to the “American Rule” regarding attorney fees, which means each party is responsible for its own attorney fees: Ohio courts generally follow the “American rule” with respect to an award of attorney fees: each party is responsible for its own attorney fees. […]
How Does the Current State of Emergency in Ohio Affect Statutes of Limitations?
On March 9, 2020, Governor Mike DeWine declared a state of emergency in Ohio, empowering state agencies “to develop and implement procedures” to “prevent or alleviate” the threat posed by Coronavirus (COVID-19). The threat has had a direct impact on our local court systems. For example, on March 13, 2020, the Franklin County Court of […]
