Reece v. Davis-Williams

Citations

• 2026 Ohio 328

Syllabus

The trial court erred by requiring proof of success in the underlying claim, and the decision with regard to the amount of damages is reversed. The some-evidence standard is appropriate where an attorney's grievous conduct has prevented a plaintiff from proving the underlying case. An attorney's representation of the value of a case is relevant in a malpractice action against that attorney under such circumstances. The matter is remanded for further proceedings consistent with this decision.