Simonetti v. Adams-Karl Investment, L.L.C.

{¶ 1} Bret Adams has filed affidavits with the clerk of this court under R.C. 2701.03 seeking to disqualify Judge Richard S. Sheward from presiding over any further proceedings in the above-captioned cases, both of which are pending for trial in the Court of Common Pleas of Franklin County.

{¶ 2} Adams alleges that Judge Sheward is biased and prejudiced against him and the other defendants, as evidenced by the judge’s alleged (1) “personal attacks” against Adams, (2) attempt to “force a settlement,” (3) disclosure of confidential information to plaintiffs, and (4) ex parte communications with…