Signet Ventures, L.L.C. v. Bates

{¶ 1} Defendant, Aaron P. Bates, has filed an affidavit with the clerk of this court under R.C. 2701.03 seeking to disqualify Judge Todd McKenney from presiding over any further proceedings in the above-captioned case.

{¶ 2} Bates avers that Judge McKenney is biased against him and favors the plaintiffs counsel. Judge McKenney has responded in writing, denying any bias against Bates and requesting denial of his affidavit of disqualification.

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

{¶ 4} First, Bates’s allegations…