Image by M.O. Stevens via Wikimedia CommonsThe lawfulness of New Miami traffic cameras is back in question after a recent decision by a Butler County Judge.New Miami installed speed cameras in 2012, generating nearly 45,000 citations and $1.8 million in fines during...
Year: 2015
Sparks Not Indicted For Murder; Jury Finds No Intent To Kill
Charles H. Rittgers speaks with the media after grand jury refuses to indict Sparks for murder A Warren County grand jury declined to indict Timothy Sparks after the death of his spouse in March, 2015. Represented by Charles H. Rittgers, the grand jury did not find...
Infographic: The Impact Of Motorcycle Accidents
Take a look at our infographic with soe quick-hitting motorcycle accident statistics. If you want to know more about choosing an attorney to handle your motorcycle injury case, read our FREE White Paper: The Attorney You Choose Impacts the Settlement or Verdict of...
Ohio Drug Sweep Nets 409 Arrests, $1.3 Million Seized
More than 400 people find themselves facing serious criminal charges after a statewide drug sweep spanning the last several weeks. Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine recently told the media that the arrests resulted in 920 criminal charges. In addition to the seizure...
Whirlpool’s Role In Cancer-Causing Pollution Remains Uncertain
Whirlpool Corp. recently settled a lawsuit with land owners outside Clyde, Ohio. The land owners filed suit because of alleged contamination on their properties. Specifically, they alleged that Whirlpool dumped cancer-causing waste at its site, contaminating soil in...
Man charged with OVI after multi-car accident in Ohio
Situations in which a driver has been accused of operating a vehicle while impaired can potentially lead to parties wanting more information about their circumstances. Charges for OVI can vary depending on how the suspicion came about, and, therefore, it may be wise...
Injury Liability Issues At Amusement Parks And Fairs
One dozen people were recently injured in a Kentucky amusement park after a children's ride toppled over. At least one personal injury lawsuit has been filed. The complaint specifically references how employees at Beech Bend Amusement Park in Bowling Green behaved...
Prison Time Reduced For $34 Million Koss Corp. Embezzler
A U.S. District Judge reduced prison time for a former executive for Koss Corp. by 25 percent, last week. Sujata "Sue" Sachdeva was convicted of embezzling approximately $34 million from her Milwaukee-based employer. She used the stolen funds to purchase expensive...
‘Freak Accidents’ Can Be Tragic, But Are They Really Blameless?
We often receive visits or calls from people who have had a horrible accident happen to them or a family member, but they are unsure whether someone can - and should be - held liable for the resulting injury or death. These situations are often described as "freak...
Drunk driving arrest: Man charged after Ohio crash
Defending against criminal charges can be a situation in which a person may feel anxious. In many cases, being prepared for a situation may help parties ease some of their anxiety in order to better face their circumstances. If an individual is the suspect in a drunk...