Dennis Freudeman v. Landing of Canton, et al
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OPINION and JUDGMENT filed: The res ipsa loquitur, judicial misconduct, and punitive damages issues are AFFIRMED. The punitive-damages-cap issue is REVERSED and REMANDED to the district court with an instruction to reduce the punitive damages award to $800,000. Decision for publication. David W. McKeague (AUTHORING) and Richard Allen Griffin, Circuit Judges; and Susan J. Dlott, Chief United States District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio, sitting by designation.
Case: 12-3130
Document: 006111536120
Filed: 12/19/2012
Page: 1
UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE SIXTH CIRCUIT
100 EAST FIFTH STREET, ROOM 540
POTTER STEWART U.S. COURTHOUSE
CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202-3988
Deborah S. Hunt
Clerk
Tel. (513) 564-7000
www.ca6.uscourts.gov
Filed: December 19, 2012
Ms. Michelle B. Block
Mr. Keith Hansbrough
Bonezzi, Switzer, Murphy, Polito & Hupp
1300 E. Ninth Street, Suite 1950
Cleveland, OH 44114
Ms. Megan J Frantz Oldham
Mr. Leonidas E. Plakas
Tzangas, Plakas, Mannos & Raies
220 Market Avenue, S., Eighth Floor
Canton, OH 44702
Re: Case No. 12-3130, Dennis Freudeman v. Landing of Canton, et al
Originating Case No. : 5:09-CV-175
Dear Counsel,
The court today announced its decision in the above-styled case.
Enclosed is a copy of the court's opinion together with the judgment which has been entered
in conformity with Rule 36, Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
Yours very truly,
Deborah S. Hunt, Clerk
Cathryn Lovely
Deputy Clerk
cc: Ms. Geri M. Smith
Enclosures
Mandate to issue.
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