Devin Bembnister and Erich Guenther | Amundsen Davis In September 2025, the Ohio House of Representatives introduced House Bill 447 (HB 477), which aims to increase a plaintiff’s maximum recoverable amounts of “non-economic damages” in personal injury lawsuits. Non-economic damages typically include claims for pain and suffering or mental anguish. These types of damages are… Continue reading Proposed Ohio Legislation Would Raise Limits on Non-Economic Damages
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At a Glance: Construction Contracts in USA (Ohio)
Andrew Kwiatkowski, Mark Amzen, Brian Schultz, Lauren Johnson and Stephen Cordle | Dinsmore & Shohl Contracts Construction contracts What standard contract forms are used for construction and design? Must the language of the contract be the local language? Are there restrictions on choice of law and the venue for dispute resolution? The construction industry in… Continue reading At a Glance: Construction Contracts in USA (Ohio)
Significant Changes in Ohio Law for Public Construction Projects
Laura Bowman, Brock Miskimen, William Somodi and Anthony Sugar | Bricker Graydon Overview The Ohio General Assembly made several changes to Ohio law that will impact public construction projects through House Bill 96 (“HB 96”), which is the state’s biennial operating budget. The new law becomes effective on September 30, 2025. The changes range from streamlined construction… Continue reading Significant Changes in Ohio Law for Public Construction Projects
Ohio Supreme Court Reinforces the “Party Presentation Principle”
Daniel Matusicky | Kohrman Jackson & Krantz On May 28, 2025, the Supreme Court of Ohio passed on an opportunity to settle a long-standing legal question: Does Ohio law require a trial court to conduct an oral hearing before compelling arbitration under R.C. 2711.03? Unfortunately, relying on the “Party Presentation Principle” the court vacated the decision… Continue reading Ohio Supreme Court Reinforces the “Party Presentation Principle”
Ohio Courts Reinforce Arbitration Provisions Despite Conflict, Missing Signatures and Litigation
Jeffrey Vaisa | Kohrman Jackson & Krantz Ohio courts are reaffirming a consistent and increasingly important theme: if your contract contains an arbitration clause, expect to be held to it. Three recent appellate decisions—Denham v. Encino Energy, LLC, Carter-Jones Lumber Co. v. Colabianchi Construction, Inc., and Murfey v. Muth—from across the state emphasize the enforcement of arbitration… Continue reading Ohio Courts Reinforce Arbitration Provisions Despite Conflict, Missing Signatures and Litigation