Rowan v. Klinehamer

These affidavits of disqualification were filed by Donald A. Powell and Frank G. Mazgaj, counsel for defendant city of Tallmadge, and Richard A. Schunk, Law Director of the city of Tallmadge, seeking the disqualification of Judge James R. Williams from further proceedings in the above-captióned case.

Richard T. Cunningham, counsel for plaintiffs, filed a motion for leave to file an affidavit. The motion is granted and Cunningham’s proffered affidavit is accepted.

Affiants cite two grounds in support of disqualification. During an in camera settlement conference, in response to statements from…