In re Disqualification of Unruh

{¶ 1} Defendants Daniel and Denise Myatt have filed affidavits with the clerk of this court under R.C. 2701.03 seeking the disqualification of Judge Brenda Burnham Unruh from further proceedings in case No. CV-2007-12-8610, a civil action in the Court of Common Pleas of Summit County.

{¶ 2} The allegations in the affidavits stem from Judge Unruh’s participation in mediation and settlement negotiations for the parties. In July 2008, the parties engaged in extensive negotiations during a status conference. At the conclusion of negotiations, the parties apparently advised Judge Unruh that they…