| COMMON PLEAS COURT I |
| JUDGE CHRISTOPHER J. COLLIER |
JUDGE COLLIER'S 1999 JURY VERDICT SYNOPSIS
4-19-99 Brenner v. Grayshaw
This case is a civil matter involving a real estate commission Plaintiff claims Defendant failed to pay.
Plaintiff was represented by attorney Charles Longo. Defendant was represented by attorney Mel Lute.
Verdict: After a three day trial the jury found in favor of the Defendant.
5-10-99 Savage v. Becker
This is an automobile accident case. Plaintiff claims Defendant was
negligent and caused an accident injuring Plaintiff. Defendant denies
liability and damages.
Plaintiff was represented by attorney John Rider. Defendant was represented by attorney Paul Favalon.
Verdict: After a two day trial the jury found on behalf of the Plaintiff and awarded damages in the amount of $5,000.
5-12-99 Hawkins v. Brady
Plaintiff injured his ACL in an automobile accident he claims Defendant caused. Defendant denied liability.
Plaintiff was represented by attorney J. Saltzer. Defendant was represented by attorney Gregory Huber.
Verdict: After a here day trial the jury found for the Plaintiff and awarded Plaintiff $8,000.
5-26-99 State of Ohio v. Jonathon Osborne
Defendant was charged with one count of trafficking in marijuana.
The State was represented by attorney Scott Salisbury. The defendant was represented by attorney James Sayre.
Verdict: After a two day trial the jury found the Defendant guilty.
6-8-99 State of Ohio v. Brian Baker
The State charged the Defendant with safecracking at the Shortstop Inn in Seville, Ohio.
The State was represented by attorney Scott Salisbury. The defendant was represented by attorney James Sayre.
Verdict: After three days the court declared a hung jury when they could not come to a verdict.
6-10-99 State of Ohio v. Stephen Pisarkiewiecz
The Defendant was charged with felony DWI with prior convictions.
The State was represented by attorney Scott Salisbury. The defendant was represented by attorney Kevin Dunn.
Verdict: After a three day trial the jury found the Defendant guilty.
6-30-99 Medina Landmark v. Terraco
This is a property case involving the determination of interest in equipment at Medina Landmark.
The Plaintiff was represented by Robert Tinl. The Defendant was represented by Jeffrey Bramley.
Verdict: The jury found for the Plaintiff and awarded Plaintiff $1,250.
7-21-99 State of Ohio v. Danny Webber
The Defendant was charged with felonious assault, failure to comply, and assault on a peace officer.
The State was represented by attorney Scott Salisbury. The defendant was represented by attorney George Horvath.
Verdict: After a two day trial, the jury for the Defendant of all counts.
7-28-99 Lawson v. Stonerock
Plaintiff filed claim against the
Defendant in a contract dispute for unjust enrichment and breach of
contract. Defendant denies any breach.
The Plaintiff was represented by attorney David Hale. The Defendant was represented by attorney Gregory Hoover.
Verdict: After a four day jury trial the jury found on behalf of the Plaintiff and awarded him $16,990.
8-9-99 State of Ohio v. Marcus Jones
The Defendant was charged with possession of cocaine and trafficking in cocaine.
The State was represented by attorney Scott Salisbury. The defendant was represented by attorney David Gedrock.
Verdict: The Defendant pleaded guilty shortly after jury selection.
8-25-99 State of Ohio v. Gail Hill
The Defendant was charged with motor vehicle theft and vandalism.
The State was represented by attorney Scott Salisbury. The defendant was represented by attorney Christine Julian.
Verdict: After a two day trial the jury found the Defendant guilty of both charges.
9-1-99 DiCenso v. Allstate Mechanical
Both Plaintiff and Defendant claim the other breached a commercial contract.
The Plaintiff was represented by Maria Dicenso. The Defendant was represented by Patrick Flanagan.
Verdict: After a three day trial the jury awarded the Plaintiff $31,875. The Defendant was awarded $14,923.
9-8-99 State of Ohio v. James Cain
The Defendant was charged with two counts of trafficking in drugs.
The State was represented by attorney Scott Salisbury. The defendant was represented by attorney Wes Johnston.
Verdict: After a two day trial the jury found the Defendant guilty of both counts.
9-29-99 State of Ohio v. Albert Koons
The Defendant was charged with safecracking and R.S.P.
The State was represented by attorney Scott Salisbury. The defendant was represented by attorney Christine Julian.
Verdict: The Defendant pleaded guilty the first afternoon of trial.
10-6-99 Christine Atwell v. Brittany Rose
This is a real estate contract case
where the Plaintiff claims that the Defendant breached the terms of a
real estate purchase agreement.
The Plaintiff was represented by David Pasz. The Defendant was represented by Jennifer Hensal.
Verdict: After a two day trial the jury found on behalf of the Plaintiff and awarded Plaintiff $30,000.
10-6-99 Gelin v. Bennett
This case involved the death of two horses in a barn fire on the Defendant’s premises. Defendant denied negligence.
The Plaintiff was represented by William Novak. The Defendant was represented by Fred Oxley.
Verdict: After a six day trial the jury found in favor of the Defendant.
10-14-99 Boden v. Yellow Freight Systems, Inc.
This is an automobile accident case.
The Plaintiff was represented by Stephen Pruneski. The Defendant was represented by Ken Abarno.
Verdict: After a two day trial, the jury found in favor of the Plaintiff and awarded him $20,000.
10-19-99 State of Ohio v. Angelee Flinn
Defendant is charged with Permitting Drug Abuse and Endangering Children.
The State was represented by attorney Scott Salisbury. The defendant was represented by attorney Robert Campbell.
Verdict: After two days in trial, the Defendant pleaded guilty.
10-26-99 State of Ohio v. Jason Cubic
The Defendant is charged with Receiving Stolen Property (firearms) by the Brunswick Police Department.
The State was represented by attorney Scott Salisbury. The defendant was represented by attorney James Sayre.
Verdict: After a two day trial the Defendant was found guilty.
11-16-99 State of Ohio v. Carlos Ortiz
The Defendant is charged with Receiving Stolen Property (motor vehicle) by the Medina County Sheriffs' Department.
The State was represented by attorney Scott Salisbury. The defendant was represented by attorney Michael Westerhaus.
Verdict: The jury found the Defendant guilty after a two day trial.
12-13-99 Douglas Kleinhenz v. Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
The Plaintiff claims that the repairs
performed on his motorcycle were improperly done causing him damage.
Defendant denies the Plaintiff's allegations.
The Plaintiff was represented by attorney Dean Stiegerwald. The Defendant was represented by attorney Thomas Brun.
Verdict: After the first day of trial, the court directed a verdict for the Defendant.
12-16-99 Marian Overs v. Edmund Evans
The Plaintiff was injured in an
automobile accident. Plaintiff claims defendant was responsible for
that accident and seeks damages.
The Plaintiff was represented by attorney Sean Kennedy, The Defendant was represented by attorney Frank Steele.
Verdict: The jury awarded the Plaintiff a verdict of $30,000 after a three day trial.
12-27-99 Charles Stark v. Midwest Ford, Inc.
Plaintiff filed a CSPA claim against the Brunswick Ford dealership.
The Plaintiff was represented by attorney Kevin Sennich. The Defendant was represented by Corrina Gaffney.
Verdict: The jury found for the Defendant after a three day trial.