Gearhart v. Angeloff

In this appeal on questions of law, the chief question revolves around a problem where actual and punitive damages were awarded against Robert Angeloff, and compensatory damages against his brother, Karl, partners in the operation of a bar in the city of Akron, Summit County, Ohio.

Tommy Gearhart, then twenty years of age, the plaintiff (appellee), entered the Elbow Grille on Arlington Street, Akron, Ohio, and purchased some beer. While he was seated at the bar, another person entered the Grille and caused a disturbance. One of the defendants, Karl Angeloff (an appellant), a partner in the…