Case law

Glazer v. Chase Home Finance LLC

District Court, N.D. Ohio · Nov 25, 2019

The Court recognizes that a foreclosure action is a debt collection and that the payment sought need not come from the debtor in order to qualify under the FDCPA as debt collection. … However, whether a collection activity qualifies as an FDCPA-governed debt collection is a distinct inquiry from whether the Glazer is a consumer.

North Olmsted Chamber of Commerce v. City of North Olmsted

86 F. Supp. 2d 755 · District Court, N.D. Ohio · Jan 21, 2000

All sign lettering must be “clearly legible and in scale with the sign surface upon which it is placed.” Ord. § 1163.04(k). … A fee for the permit is established by separate ordinance. Ord. § 1163.16(b).

Canton Drop Forge, Inc. v. Travelers Casualty & Surety Company

District Court, N.D. Ohio · Mar 11, 2021

Additionally, “an exclusion in an insurance policy will be interpreted as applying only to that which is clearly intended to be excluded.” (Emphasis sic.) Hybud Equip. Corp. v. Sphere Drake Ins. … At the time of the accident, i.e., 1973, the doctrine of parental immunity precluded a suit by the insured’s son against the insured. Id. However, the doctrine of parental immunity was abolished in 1984. Id.

Crawley v. Commissioner of Social Security

District Court, N.D. Ohio · May 20, 2025

Prior to the established disability onset date, the claimant was an individual closely approaching advanced age. … Sec., the Sixth Circuit held that previous decisions “clearly demonstrate that the principles of res judicata can be applied against the Commissioner.

Minor v. Commissioner of Social Security

District Court, N.D. Ohio · Dec 4, 2019

In order to qualify for an award of DIB, a claimant must establish the onset of disability prior to the expiration of her insured status. See Garner v. Heckler, 745 F.2d 383, 390 (6th Cir.1984). … Thus, to be entitled to DIB, Plaintiff must establish that she became disabled prior to December 31, 2015, her date last insured.

Erickson

District Court, N.D. Ohio · Apr 28, 2026

Generally, these regulations are duplicates and establish the same analytical framework. … Bavis’ opinion the ALJ clearly addresses the key issues of supportability and consistency in articulating why he found the opinion unpersuasive.

Enrico Renaldo Taffi v. Commissioner of Social Security

District Court, N.D. Ohio · Dec 19, 2025

He was 49 years old on the alleged disability onset date, qualifying as a younger individual under applicable regulations. (Tr. 24.) … By the time of his hearing, he was 51 years old and qualified as an individual closely approaching advanced age. (Tr. 24, 39.) He lived alone and was engaged. (Tr. 41.)

Jordan

District Court, N.D. Ohio · Nov 20, 2025

Generally, these regulations are duplicates and establish the same analytical framework. … During cross-examination, Jordan’s counsel established that VE Smith was not aware of OSHA standards for weight capacity of office chairs. (Tr. 56-57).

Jackson v. Walmart, Inc.

District Court, N.D. Ohio · May 16, 2024

The Sixth Circuit has applied Section 1981 to discrimination in a retail establishment. Christian v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 252 F.3d 862, 872 (6th Cir. 2001). … To state a claim under Section 1983, Jackson must allege that: “(1) [s]he was deprived of a right, privilege, or immunity secured by the Constitution or laws of the United States, and (2) the deprivation was caused by

Herrera

District Court, N.D. Ohio · Feb 27, 2026

“When Congress has not clearly required exhaustion, sound judicial discretion governs whether or not exhaustion should be required.” Shearson v. … Respondents state that because Herrera has not yet been conferred status, he continues to be an “arriving alien” for as long as his immigration case is pending, because he has not yet been “admitted,” and parole does not qualify

Arends v. Family Solutions of Ohio, Inc.

District Court, N.D. Ohio · Nov 12, 2020

On September 16, 2019, the Court1 issued a Memorandum Opinion & Order granting Plaintiffs’ Motion for Conditional Certification with respect to “all current and former employees who worked as Qualified Mental Health Specialists … Moreover, in jurisdictions where courts have declined to consider electronically signed declarations, the local rules more clearly prohibit such signatures.

Rodriguez

District Court, N.D. Ohio · Mar 2, 2026

No. 119-1, § 2, 139 Stat 3, 3–4 (2025), when it added a mandatory detention provision to section 1226(c) regarding aliens who have committed certain qualifying offenses. See 8 U.S.C. § 1226(c)(1)(E). … Indeed, “[i]t is well established that the Fifth Amendment entitles aliens to due process of law in the context of removal proceedings.

Whited

District Court, N.D. Ohio · Nov 24, 2025

The burden shifts to the Commissioner at Step Five to establish whether the claimant has the RFC and vocational factors to perform other work available in the national economy. Id. … The clinical use of the term “mild” in his diagnosis is clearly not synonymous with “mild” limitations in the colloquial sense.

Sharqawi v. Kirby Company

District Court, N.D. Ohio · Oct 23, 2020

Sharqawi alleges that, during his employment with Defendants, he was the only Divisional Supervisor of Middle Eastern descent, and that he is equally and/or more qualified than his similarly situated co-workers who are … “To establish a prima facie case of retaliation a plaintiff must establish that: (1) [ ]he engaged in a protected activity; (2) [his] ‘exercise of such protected activity was known by the defendant; (3) thereafter, the

Thomas

District Court, N.D. Ohio · Jul 31, 2026

Courts disfavor motions to strike and should grant such motions “only where the allegations are clearly immaterial to the controversy or would prejudice the movant.” Frisby v. Keith D. Weiner & Assocs. … Because Defendants are State employees and Ohio has not waived its sovereign immunity, the Court DISMISSES Plaintiffs’ official-capacity claims.

Frase v. Commissioner of Social Security Administration

District Court, N.D. Ohio · Jul 17, 2023

Frase established care with Dr. John Vraciu, D.O. to receive further psychiatric treatment. (Tr. 415). … While these activities alone may not conclusively establish Ms.

Sharqawi v. Kirby Company

District Court, N.D. Ohio · May 30, 2023

He was subjected to an adverse employment action when Kirby terminated him from his Divisional Supervisor role – a role for which he was objectively qualified. (Id. at 1398.) … The employer must “clearly set forth, through the introduction of admissible evidence, the reasons for the [adverse action].” Burdine, 450 U.S. at 255.

Tomlin v. Commissioner of Social Security

District Court, N.D. Ohio · Apr 12, 2024

The burden shifts to the Commissioner at step five to establish whether the claimant has the residual functional capacity to perform available work in the national economy. … Bowen, 35 F.2d 1027, 1036 (6th Cir. 1994) (“If an ALJ rejects a claimant’s testimony as incredible, he must clearly state his reason for doing so.”).

Great Lakes Packers, Inc. v. PK Produce

District Court, N.D. Ohio · Jun 2, 2021

Here, Plaintiffs have established that Debra used PACA trust assets at the expense of P.K. … Plaintiffs maintain that Paul does not qualify as a bona fide purchaser because (1) “there was no value given by Debra when Paul transferred his P.K.

Chavez v. Falcon Transport Co.

District Court, N.D. Ohio · Mar 31, 2025

Class Counsel are well qualified and experienced to represent the settlement class members. (ECF No. 91-1, PageID #550.) … Further, the notice “must clearly and concisely state in plain, easily understood language” all the information specified in Rule 23(c)(2)(B)(i)–(vii). Id.