O'Brien v. Rust (In re Padden)

*1218{¶ 1} Plaintiff, C.W. O'Brien, has filed an affidavit with the clerk of this court pursuant to R.C. 2701.03 seeking to disqualify Judge Daniel G. Padden from presiding over any further proceedings in the above-referenced civil case.

{¶ 2} Mr. O'Brien claims that Judge Padden has engaged in improper conduct and that for various reasons, the judge should be removed from the underlying case. Judge Padden has responded in writing to the affidavit and denies any bias against Mr. O'Brien.

{¶ 3} For the reasons explained below, no basis has been established to order the disqualification of Judge…