Havens v. Union Twp. & Havens (In re Beathard)

*1316{¶ 1} Plaintiff, Vernon Lee Havens II, has filed an affidavit and an amended affidavit with the clerk of this court pursuant to R.C. 2701.03 seeking to disqualify Judge Steven Beathard from presiding over any further proceedings in the above-referenced cases.

*1317{¶ 2} Mr. Havens claims that Judge Beathard is biased against him and has a conflict of interest. Judge Beathard has responded in writing to the affidavit and denies any conflict in the underlying cases.

{¶ 3} For the reasons explained below, no basis has been established to order the disqualification of Judge Beathard.

{¶ 4} First, nothing…