Lager v. Pittman

The instant action in prohibition is presently before this court for consideration of the parties’ competing motions for summary judgment. After reviewing each party’s respective legal arguments and evidential materials, we conclude that relator, attorney Dennis Day Lager, is entitled to the issuance of the writ because he has established that respondent, Judge Laurie J. Pittman, has acted beyond the scope of her authority. As a result, judgment will be entered in his favor on the prohibition petition.

Relator is the Director of the Office of the Portage County Public Defender, having been…