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Skidmore & Associates is a versatile law firm. In addition to serving as effective role models to their respective families and performing their duties as legal practitioners, our attorneys author articles and newsletters addressing legal developments in federal and state courts and government. Articles:1.15.05 - How to Win Denial of Health Benefit Litigation – Part 2 . The topic of how to win denial of health benefit litigation is presented in two parts. By Eric E. Skidmore, Esq. 8.4.04 - Real Estate Magnate Wolstein Unable to Obtain Zoning Variance for Wrought Iron Security Fence in the City of Pepper Pike, Ohio. The late Bertram (“Bart”) Wolstein comes up short in demonstrating “practical difficulties” in an attempt to obtain a zoning variance to erect a six-foot high wrought iron security fence around the perimeter of his residence. …(read more) By: Eric E. Skidmore, Esq. 7.9.04 - Sheriff’s Sale of Foreclosed Home Set Aside Because Appraisal Failed to Take into Account Home’s Interior Condition. Ohio’s 2nd District Court allows bidder at sheriff’s sale to avoid the purchase of a property because the bidder was not advised that the appraisal referred to in the notice of sheriff’s sale published in the newspaper did not include an interior examination of the property delivering the bidder from the rigid consequences of the doctrine of caveat emptor (let the buyer beware)…(read more) By Spiros Vasilatos, Jr., Esq. 6.14.04 - Exculpatory Language in Closing Escrow Agreement Disclaiming Agent’s Responsibility as to Compliance With Local and Municipal Requirements Was Held to be Enforceable. The 11th District Court excuses an escrow agent from liability by allowing escrow agent to contractually avoid compliance with the mandatory requirement of not filing of record a conveyancing instrument without the seller providing the buyer with a current certificate of inspection…(read more) By Brian K. Skidmore, Esq. 9.15.03 - Purchaser of Defective Home is Time Barred from Bringing Fraud and Negligent Construction Claims. The proverbial “wet basement” cases will never be under-litigated in Ohio. This type of litigation is extremely contentious, because it usually involves a family’s primary asset - their home. The defects in the home are daily reminders to the homeowners that they have been wronged. These cases routinely consist of a buyer who is allegedly wronged in the purchase of a home, based upon the seller’s failure to disclose certain defects. The basic query is similar to the question asked during the House Judiciary Committee hearings on Watergate in 1974, “What did he know and when did he know it?”... (read more) By Eric E. Skidmore, Esq. 6.1.03 - How to Win Denial of Health Benefit Litigation – Part 1. The topic of how to win denial of health benefit litigation is presented in two parts. Part I provides a candid review of the burden placed upon participants to enforce health benefits and claims governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”). By Eric E. Skidmore, Esq. 3.14.03 - Mechanic's Lien Law Becomes More Lien-ient. New Ohio legislation (H.B. 514) provides more flexibility in the service of Mechanics' Liens, making it easier for workers to get paid. By Eric E. Skidmore, Esq. 12.15.02 - Santa Claus is Cited in Trumbull County. A review of an instance last Christmas when the jolly old fellow was involved in a legal entanglement. By Eric E. Skidmore, Esq. 11.01.02 - Ohio Enacts Anti-terrorism Legislation. A review of some of the changes in Ohio law from a criminal and business perspective since the tragic events of 9/11. By Eric E. Skidmore, Esq. 8.30.02 - Employers Shall Take Special Precautions In the Retention of Armed Security Guard Independent Contractors to Avoid Tort Liability: A review of a holding of the Ohio Supreme Court expanding the tort liability of an employer for negligent acts of an independent contractor. By Brian K. Skidmore, Esq. 7.29.02 - An Efficient Transfer of a Decedent's Real Property Assets: The Transfer on Death Deed. A review of the most recent legislatively created vehicle to transfer real property from one generation to the next while avoiding the long arduous process of probating and administrating an estate. By Spiros Vasilatos, Jr., Esq. 5.25.02 - In Deed - A Witness to Change in the Execution of Real Estate Documents: A review of the repeal of the two witness requirement in the execution of real estate documents and the effect of one witness mortgage litigation in bankruptcy cases. By Eric E. Skidmore, Esq.
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