Stafford v. Clever Investigations, 06ap-1204 (9-27-2007)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Plaintiff-appellant, Billy Stafford, appeals from a judgment of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas granting summary judgment in favor of defendant-appellee, Columbus Bonding Center, Inc. ("CBC"). For the reasons that follow, we affirm the trial court's decision.

{¶ 2} CBC posted two bonds for John Stafford, the plaintiff-appellant's brother. When John Stafford failed to appear for his court appearances, he forfeited his bonds. CBC then hired Clever Investigations, Inc. ("Clever Investigations") to find and arrest the fugitive. Clever Investigations, in turn, allegedly hired…