It is with great sorrow that we inform everyone that our colleague, partner, and friend Donald P. Wiley passed away on October 27. Don, whose specialty was civil litigation, was with Baker Dublikar 27 years. Born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, Don major…
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In August of 2021, Ralph Dublikar defended Pike Mutual Insurance Company in a case involving a claim for property damage under a homeowner’s insurance policy arising from a fire at the plaintiffs’ home. Pike Mutual had paid the plaintiffs…
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On September 21, 2021, the Seventh District Court of Appeals issued an opinion in the case of Tucker Irwin v. Island Creek Township wherein the Court reversed the trial court’s denial of immunity. The case involved an accident wherein a minor opera…
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On September 27, 2021, partners Mel Lute and Andrea Ziarko defended two police officers in a case involving allegations of civil rights violations, excessive force and intentional infliction of emotional distress before a jury in the U.S. District Co…
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Most people assume that anybody can contest a will, but that isn’t the case. Probate laws specify that only “interested parties” may challenge a will. There are only select individuals that fall into this category. Who has the legal standing to…
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Starting a business is almost like welcoming a new member to your family. You could experience profound excitement, joy, anxiety and pride as what was once just a concept eventually becomes a viable company. As with changes to your family, creating a…
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At the farmer in Ohio, whether are you producing meat, eggs, honey, commodity crops or plant-based foods, your financial security directly relates to the land that you operate your farm on and own. Farming can be an unpredictable profession, as a bli…
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Being involved in a car crash can turn your world upside down. Unfortunately, separate from the physical injuries and damage to property, a car wreck can simply adjust the way that you see the world since it has the potential to be a very traumatic e…
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If you live in Ohio, now is a great time to remember the fact that it’s deer season. Although North Canton is a city, it has plenty of rural roads. Animals on the roads are very common — especially deer. Deer-related accidents can, and do, take l…
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Married Ohio residents who have been injured in an auto accident may be able to have their spouses file a separate, but related, claim for loss of consortium. These claims are generated when the victim spouse’s injuries negatively affect their rela…
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