Slip and fall cases come under the law of premises liability. In Ohio, like elsewhere, there are rules for determining when and if a property owner is liable to someone injured on their land, home, premises or business. Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents A slip and fall can result from any number of causes. The following are some common … Read More
Civil Rights Litigation under 42 U.S.C. 1983: Prosecuting the Powerful on Behalf of the Powerless Pt. 2
This is Part II of our continued discussion of Civil Right Litigation under 42 U.S.C. 1983 as presented at the Lawyers Club of Cincinnati by Paul M. Laufman of Laufman & Napolitano, LLC. Once I’ve got a client, who do I sue? 1. Individual liability under section 1983 a. An individual sued must have actually done something in order to … Read More
Civil Rights Litigation under 42 U.S.C. 1983: Prosecuting the Powerful on Behalf of the Powerless Pt. 1
The following is an excerpt from a presentation at the Lawyers Club of Cincinnati given by Paul M. Laufman of Laufman & Napolitano. We will be sharing other excerpts from this presentation over the next few weeks. Part 1: Nuts and Bolts of Section 1983 Litigation Every person who, under color of any statute, ordinance, regulation, custom, or usage, of … Read More