Stevens v. Little Stars Early Learning Ctr., L.L.C.

Citations

• 2022 Ohio 380

Syllabus

Motion for judgment on the pleadings Civ.R. 12 question of law de novo cross-claim pro se litigant App.R. 12 App.R. 16 motion to withdraw as counsel plain error right to counsel negligence injury proximate cause negligent hiring breach of contract hostile work environment wrongful termination. The trial court did not commit plain error in granting the motion to withdraw from appellant's representation filed by the attorneys for the childcare center. Appellant did not have a right to counsel in the civil proceedings in the trial court. The assertions and allegations in appellant's cross-claims cannot be read to have pled any actionable claims against the childcare center, or the childcare center's owner, manager, or employees. Accordingly, the trial court properly granted the childcare center's motion for judgment on the pleadings.