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JUDGE COLLIER'S 2000 JURY VERDICT SYNOPSIS
1-5-00 Kovak Realty, Inc. v. John McAnlis
This matter is a real estate dispute between buyers and real estate agents for the sellers regarding a real estate commission.
The Plaintiff was represented by Tom Palecek. The Defendant was represented by Dominic Vitantonio.
Verdict: After a two day trial, the jury found in favor of the plaintiff and awarded damages in the amount of $25,000.
2-22-00 Frank Gosnell v. Brian Cramer
This matter is an automobile accident case with admitted liability.
The Plaintiff was represented by Steve Bailey. The Defendant was represented by Louis Gigiliotti.
Verdict: The jury found in favor of the Plaintiff and awarded a verdict in the amount of $6,500.
3-1-00 Lynn White v. Kenneth Grubiss
This matter is an automobile accident case with admitted liability.
The Plaintiff was represented by attorney Gary Cowan. The Defendant was represented by Donald Wiley.
Verdict: The jury awarded the Plaintiff $13,625.
3-6-00 Ernie Swan Construction v. Gary King
Plaintiff sued Defendant for breach of contract.
Plaintiff was represented by Len Stauffer. Defendant was represented by John Johnson.
Verdict: This case was settled prior to being sent to the jury.
3-14-00 State of Ohio v. Thomas Hodge
The Defendant was charged with a Christmas burglary. The defendant denied he took anything and claimed he was invited in.
The State of Ohio was represented by attorney Scott Salisbury. The Defendant was represented by attorney Kevin Dunn.
Verdict: After a three day trial, the Defendant was found guilty.
4-3-00 State of Ohio v. Bertha Honkomp
The Defendant was charged with two counts of trafficking in cocaine.
The State of Ohio was represented by attorney Scott Salisbury. The Defendant was represented by attorney David Layton.
Verdict: The Defendant was found guilty of both counts.
4-18-00 Jean Weils v. Eugene Rosbough
This was a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by an employee against her former employer.
The Plaintiff was represented by attorney Natalie Grubb. The defendant was represented by attorney John Oberholtzer.
Verdict: The Plaintiff was awarded $78,000.
5-8-00 State of Ohio v. Jay Scott Riley
The Defendant was charged with theft.
The State of Ohio was represented by attorney Scott Salisbury. The Defendant was represented by himself.
Verdict: The Defendant was found guilty.
5-9-00 State of Ohio v. Robert Robinson
The Defendant was charged with domestic violence.
The State of Ohio was represented by Mary Ann Kovach. The Defendant was represented by attorney David Shivley.
Verdict: The Defendant was found not guilty.
5-15-00 Gary Vanosdale v. Donna Fry
The Plaintiff, a musician, lost the use of his arm in an auto accident. The Defendant denies that she was responsible for that accident.
The Plaintiff was represented by attorney Mora Scanlon. The Defendant was represented by attorney Michael Spetrino.
Verdict: After a five day trial the jury found for the Defendant.
5-22-00 State of Ohio v. Steven Boszik
Mrs. Boszik was found shot to death in the garage of her home. The Defendant, her husband, was charged with the crime of aggravated murder and murder.
The State of Ohio was represented by attorney Dean Holman and Scott Salisbury. The defendant was represented by attorney James Burdon and David Jack.
Verdict: After a three week trial the Defendant was found guilty of all charges.
6-17-00 State of Ohio v. Michael Savage
The defendant was charged with Burglary.
The State of Ohio was represented by attorney Scott Salisbury. The Defendant was represented by attorney James Ciccolini.
Verdict: The Defendant pleaded guilty before it was submitted to the jury.
6-19-00 State of Ohio v. Richard Gerrard
The Defendant was charged with one count of domestic violence.
The State of Ohio was represented by attorney Scott Salisbury. The Defendant was represented by attorney David Lowrey.
Verdict: After a two day trial the jury found the Defendant not guilty.
6-22-00 State of Ohio v. Chris Hardin
The Defendant was charged with drug trafficking.
The State of Ohio was represented by attorney Scott Salisbury. The Defendant was represented by attorney Michael Westerhaus.
Verdict: The defendant pleaded guilty after the first trial day.
6-28-00 Jennifer League v. Bryan Fritz
The Plaintiff claims the Defendant was responsible for an automobile accident that left plaintiff injured. The Defendant denies responsibility.
The Plaintiff was represented by attorney Richard Marco. The Defendant was represented by attorney Frank Mazgai.
Verdict: The jury found for the Defendant after a three day trial.
7-18-00 Derek Brown v. Benjamin Henico
This is an automobile crash case.
The Plaintiff was represented by attorney Linda Gorzynski. The Defendant was represented by attorney Peter Janos.
Verdict: After two days the jury found for the Defendant.
8-15-00 State of Ohio v. Michael Boyer
This is a preparation of drugs for sale case.
The State of Ohio was represented by attorney Scott Salisbury. The Defendant was represented by attorney L Ray Jones.
Verdict: The jury returned a guilty verdict after two days of trial.
8-31-00 Amanda Edwards v. Jeffrey Haase
This is a dog bite case involving a cocker spaniel.
The Plaintiff was represented by attorney Craig Bashein. The Defendant was represented by Peter Janos.
Verdict: The jury awarded Plaintiff $15,000.
9-5-00 State of Ohio v. Tony Artrip
The Defendant was charged with trafficking in cocaine.
The State of Ohio was represented by attorney Barry Murner. The Defendant was represented by attorney Wes Johnston.
Verdict: The jury found the Defendant guilty.
9-26-00 Ethyl Bohaty v. Centerpointe Plaza Associates, Inc.
Plaintiff's claim the Defendant damages her property when they built the shopping center.
The Plaintiff was represented by attorney David Hoffman. The Defendant was represented by attorney Joel Pearlmutter.
Verdict: The jury awarded the Plaintiffs $850,000.
10-18-00 Lauren Miller v. Susan Roush
Plaintiff was injured in a car accident and claims Defendant caused the crash.
The Plaintiff was represented by attorney Nicholas Phillips. The Defendant was represented by attorney Robert Campbell.
Verdict: The parties settled the case just after the jury was selected.
10-19-00 State of Ohio v. Stephen Combs
The Defendant was charged with Fleeing and Eluding.
The State of Ohio was represented by attorney Scott Salisbury. The Defendant was represented by attorney Robert Campbell.
Verdict: The jury returned a guilty verdict after two days of trial.
11-16-00 Mark Renecic v. Angela Weiss
Plaintiff claims she was injured in an auto accident and that Defendant is to blame.
The Plaintiff was represented by attorney Mark Obral. The Defendant was represented by attorney Donald Wiley.
Verdict: The jury awarded the Plaintiff $3,434.
12-4-00 State of Ohio v. Jeremy Warren
The Defendant was charged with Aggravated Vehicular Homicide and Involuntary Manslaughter.
The State of Ohio was represented by attorney Scott Salisbury. The Defendant was represented by attorney Dennis Paul.
Verdict: The Defendant entered a change of plea two days into the trial.
12-13-00 Anita Praisler v. Walter Whitmore
Plaintiff claims injuries from an auto accident she had with Defendant.
The Plaintiff was represented by attorney Michael Ratajczak. The Defendant was represented by attorney Mel Lute.
Verdict: The jury awarded the Plaintiff $3,273.