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 the requisite intent for Sparks to kill his wife, an important element of murder. Sparks, 58,...
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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...
Free Motorcycle White Paper From Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima
The Attorney You Choose Impacts the Settlement or Verdict of Your Motorcycle Accident Case recently authored a new White Paper discussing the importance of selecting the right lawyer after you are injured in a motorcycle crash. Whether or...
What Can You Learn From Screech’s Conviction And Sentence?
Dustin Diamond, famous for playing the character Screech in the '90s TV show "Saved by the Bell," was recently convicted and sentenced for two misdemeanors stemming from a bar fight. To some, Diamond's sentence - 120 days in jail and 15 months probation - seems...

