JTD Health Systems, Inc. v. Pricewaterhouse Coopers, LLP

Thomas F. Bryant, Judge.

Defendant-appellant Pricewaterhouse Coopers, LLP (“Coopers”), brings this appeal from the judgment of the Court, of Common Pleas of Auglaize County denying its motions for a directed verdict, a judgment notwithstanding the verdict, and a new trial.

Coopers was hired by plaintiff-appellee JTD Health Systems, Inc. (“JTD”) to perform an audit of the financial statements for 1995. Coopers had been performing these audits for approximately twenty years. In 1995, JTD hired Tammy Heiby as accounting coordinator. Heiby was overwhelmed by the position and failed to make payroll…