Donofrio v. Whitman

Waite, Judge.

{¶ 1} Appellant, James Donofrio, appeals the Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas’ modification of the magistrate’s decision recommending judgment against appellee, C.T.W. Development. Donofrio, a leasing consultant, entered into an oral agreement with C.T.W. to provide consulting services for the leasing of commercial space developed by C.T.W. After the termination of Donofrio’s services, a dispute arose over the amount of compensation still owed to him. The magistrate awarded damages of $32,000 to Donofrio, $12,000 of which was for work performed from May through August 2005.…