CLEVELAND OFFICE
875 Westpoint Parkway, Suite 500
Cleveland, Ohio 44145
Phone: 216-916-7730
Fax: 216-916-7725
Cleveland, Ohio 44145
Phone: 216-916-7730
Fax: 216-916-7725
AKRON OFFICE
520 S. Main Street, Suite 2551
Akron, Ohio 44311
Phone: 330-247-2200
Fax: 330-247-2205
Akron, Ohio 44311
Phone: 330-247-2200
Fax: 330-247-2205
COLUMBUS OFFICE
655 Metro Place South, Suite 200
Dublin, Ohio 43017
Phone: 614-901-9600
Fax: 614-901-2723
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Dublin, Ohio 43017
Phone: 614-901-9600
Fax: 614-901-2723
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CRUG Prevails on Lack of Coverage for Murder Alleged to be “Negligent”
(L-R) Evan Palik and David Lester
Kurt Anderson Receives OACTA 2024 Distinguished Contributions to Community Award
Kurt D. Anderson, CRUG Partner of Cleveland was awarded the 2024 Distinguished Contributions to the Community Award by OACTA (Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys) during their annual convention held last week in Columbus, Ohio. This award is given to recognize members who consistently serve and make significant contributions to their community outside of the practice of law. Apart from Kurt’s professional work, Kurt has dedicated time to the non-profit, Reconciliation Ministries Inc., helping with conflict resolution, as well as worked in his church as a ministries team member making significant contributions, specifically expanding the church’s screening and abuse prevention training program for all children and youth workers. Kurt has been a board member and now serving a third-term as president of the Elyria Sunrise Rotary Club. Additionally, Kurt helped the Club start the Rotary Tour for MESA (Medical Equipment Supplies & Aid Sharing non-profit), an annual charity cycling tour in Northeast Ohio that has raised more than $900,000 to ship medical equipment and supplies to needy areas around the world, including more than 30 shipments to Ukraine in the past 2 years. Kurt and his wife also have served as foster parents in Lorain County to more than 2 dozen children over the past 10 years, including the adoption of a daughter into their growing family. Kurt gratefully and humbly accepted the award saying it is probably the most meaningful recognition he’s ever received.
Congratulations to Our Newly Minted Lawyer Kaylin L. Paul
Congratulations to our very own Kaylin Paul, who was sworn in and admitted to the Ohio Bar November 12th. Kaylin graduated from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law in May. Kaylin is a member of the litigation team in our Columbus office.
Best Lawyers® recognizes CRUG in its 15th edition of “Best Law Firms” List for 2025
November 7, 2024–Best Lawyers® recognizes CRUG in its 15th edition of “Best Law Firms” List for 2025. CRUG is honored to be named and we thank our peers, clients and team of attorneys and legal staff who work hard every day to make us notable in the field.
Changes Coming to Ohio Tolling and Vicarious Liability Laws
Beginning October 22, 2024, amendments to R.C. 2305.15 become effective precluding any “out of state” or other tolling of the medical, legal, or other statutes of repose.
Also effective October 22, 2024, new R.C. 2307.241 becomes effective expressly permitting vicarious liability lawsuits directly against the employer or principle, and not requiring the “primarily liable agent” to be joined, except in cases of medical, dental, optometric, chiropractic, or legal professional liability. This codifies a long-standing Ohio rule created by the courts, recognizing that hospital and law firms cannot be held independently liable because only individual doctors and lawyers are licensed to practice medicine or law.
These changes were implemented specifically to overrule the Ohio Supreme Court’s decision in Elliott v. Duranni, 2022-Ohio-4190, which applied “out of state” tolling to the medical statute of repose.
CRUG Wins Appeal for Remodeling Subcontractor
September 12, 2024–The Eighth District Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment granted to CRUG’s client, a remodeling subcontractor, finding that a subcontractor’s contractual duty of good workmanship extends only to the property owner that hired him, and not to subsequent home purchasers. Jason Wood, et al. v. MAK Property Investments, 2024-Ohio-4485 (8th Dist.). The CRUG lawyers were Kurt Anderson and Patrick Roche (L,R).
CRUG Wins Summary Judgment for Construction Contractor
8 CRUG Lawyers recognized recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2025 in America
8 attorneys from CRUG were selected and included in the 31st publication of the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers in America® which recognizes attorneys who have demonstrated outstanding professional excellence in their careers. Lists are compiled based on an exhaustive peer review evaluation.
Named as a first-time honoree by Best Lawyers in America® is Eric K. Grinnell (Personal Injury Litigation – Defense).
CRUG Wins Summary Judgement for Insurance Client
Eric Grinnell and David Lester of CRUG’s Cleveland office recently won summary judgment in a coverage case arising out of an auto accident. The driver was previously convicted of aggravated assault as a result of the accident. Despite the fact that the driver argued his actions were unintentional, the trial court granted summary judgment to the insurer on the basis that the prior criminal conviction established intent to harm as a matter of law. Therefore, coverage was barred by the driver’s policy.
CRUG Wins Personal Injury Suit by Tenant Against Landlord