Ohio Valley Associated Builders & Contractors v. Kuempel

Froelich, Judge.

{¶ 1} Ohio Valley Associated Builders and Contractors (“OVABC”) appeals from the trial court’s entry of summary judgment against it due to a lack of standing. In a cross-appeal, DeBra-Kuempel (“DeBra”) contends that the trial court erred in denying its motion for attorney fees under R.C. 4115.16 and Civ.R. 11.

{¶2} The record reflects that OVABC is an association of builders and contractors. In October 2009, it filed an administrative complaint against DeBra with the Ohio Department of Commerce, alleging that DeBra had violated Ohio’s prevailing-wage law. The complaint involved…