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Paterek v. Petersen & Ibold

Ohio Supreme Court

Decided June 18, 2008No. 2006-1811PublishedCited by 14 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtPfeifer, J.

{¶ 1} We hold today that in an attorney-malpractice case, proof of the collectibility of the judgment lost due to the malpractice is an element of the plaintiffs claim against the negligent attorney.

*504Factual and Procedural Background

{¶ 2} This is an attorney-malpractice case involving the mishandling of a personal-injury claim. On May 28, 1997, Kristopher Richardson negligently injured Edward Paterek in an automobile accident. Richardson had no personal assets or earning capacity with which to compensate Paterek for his injuries, but did carry $100,000 of auto liability coverage.

{¶ 3} After…

2Cases cited16 opinions

  1. Vahila v. HallOhio Supreme Court · 1997
  2. Krahn v. KinneyOhio Supreme Court · 1989
  3. Kituskie v. CorbmanSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1998
  4. Christy v. SalitermanSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1970
  5. Rorrer v. CookeSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1985

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3Cited by14 opinions

  1. Sacksteder v. SenneyOhio Court of Appeals · 2012
  2. Bogart v. Gutmann, Court of Appeals of Ohio, Second District, Miami County2018
  3. Lehouillier v. GallegosSupreme Court of Colorado · 2019
  4. Lamtman v. WardOhio Court of Appeals · 2012
  5. Schneider v. KumpfOhio Court of Appeals · 2016

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