McClarty v. Herzog

Defendant-appellant, Arnold Herzog, appeals from the judgment entered on a jury verdict by the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas in favor of plaintiff-appellee, Sylvester McClarty. Additionally, Mr. McClarty has filed a cross-appeal contesting the trial court's denial of prejudgment interest. The two appeals have been consolidated for review.

I. THE FACTS, GENERALLY

This is an attorney malpractice casa On August 24, 1981 appellee McClarty was injured during his employment at General Motors Corp., leaving him disabled. Shortly thereafter, appellee hired appellant Herzog, on a contingent fee…