Bachman v. Durrani

Citations

• 180 N.E.3d 1246
• 2021 Ohio 4073

Syllabus

SANCTIONS – R.C. 2323.51 – FRIVOLOUS CONDUCT: The trial court did not err by determining that plaintiff's conduct in filing duplicative claims constituted frivolous conduct under R.C. 2323.51(A)(2)(a)(II) where no reasonable attorney would have brought the action in light of existing law. The trial court did not abuse its discretion by determining the plaintiff's conduct in filing duplicative claims constituted frivolous conduct under R.C. 2323.51(A)(2)(a)(I) where the claim caused unnecessary delay and a needless increase in the cost of litigation.