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res ipsa loquitur is applicable doctrine in Ohio

7 Ohio opinions name it 4 courts 1956–2016 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Ohio courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (3)

CaseFollowedCited
Hake v. George Wiedemann Brewing Co.green
ohio · 1970 · cited in 3 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2000–2016
2 sentences

2016The doctrine of res ipsa loquitur “permits an inference of negligence on the part of the defendant to be drawn from the factual circumstances surrounding the injury to the plaintiff. * * * ‘To warrant application of the rule a plaintiff must adduce evidence in support of two conclusions: (1) That the instrumentality causing the injury was, at the time of the injury, or at the time of the creation of the condition causing the injury, under the exclusive management and control of the defendant; and (2) that the injury occurred under such circumstances that in the ordinary course of events it wou

2013Case No. 2011-05823 -5- ENTRY {¶ 12} Plaintiffs argue that the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur is applicable and that “the negligence of [defendant] is therefore inferred as a matter of law.” The doctrine of res ipsa loquitur “permits an inference of negligence on the part of the defendant to be drawn from the factual circumstances surrounding the injury to the plaintiff. * * * ‘To warrant application of the rule a plaintiff must adduce evidence in support of two conclusions: (1) That the instrumentality causing the injury was, at the time of the injury, or at the time of the creation of the con

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Hickey v. Otis Elevator Co.green
ohioctapp · 2005 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2013–2016
2 sentences

2013Case No. 2011-05823 -5- ENTRY {¶ 12} Plaintiffs argue that the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur is applicable and that “the negligence of [defendant] is therefore inferred as a matter of law.” The doctrine of res ipsa loquitur “permits an inference of negligence on the part of the defendant to be drawn from the factual circumstances surrounding the injury to the plaintiff. * * * ‘To warrant application of the rule a plaintiff must adduce evidence in support of two conclusions: (1) That the instrumentality causing the injury was, at the time of the injury, or at the time of the creation of the con

2013Case No. 2011-05823 -5- ENTRY {¶ 12} Plaintiffs argue that the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur is applicable and that “the negligence of [defendant] is therefore inferred as a matter of law.” The doctrine of res ipsa loquitur “permits an inference of negligence on the part of the defendant to be drawn from the factual circumstances surrounding the injury to the plaintiff. * * * ‘To warrant application of the rule a plaintiff must adduce evidence in support of two conclusions: (1) That the instrumentality causing the injury was, at the time of the injury, or at the time of the creation of the con

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Jennings Buick, Inc. v. City of Cincinnatigreen
ohio · 1980 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013The doctrine, however, “‘does not apply where there is direct evidence as to the cause, or where the facts are such that an inference that the accident was due to a cause other than defendant’s negligence could be drawn as reasonably as that it was due to his negligence.’” Jennings Buick, Inc. v. Cincinnati, 63 Ohio St.2d 167, 172 (1980), quoting Loomis v. Toledo Rys. & Light Co., 107 Ohio St. 161 , 169-170 (1923). {¶ 13} The only evidence tending to establish the cause of the accident in this case with any certainty is the testimony of Brosius.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Ohio. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (5)

CaseCitedYears
Shields v. King green
ohioctapp · 1973
2 sentences

1984Plaintiffs rely upon Shields v. King (1973), 40 Ohio App. 2d 77 [ 69 O.O.2d 57 ], for the proposition that the doctrine is properly applied in a case such as this to establish the negligence of two defendants.

1984Plaintiffs rely upon Shields v. King (1973), 40 Ohio App. 2d 77 [ 69 O.O.2d 57 ], for the proposition that the doctrine is properly applied in a case such as this to establish the negligence of two defendants.

11984–1984
Soltz v. Colony Recreation Center green
· 1949
2 sentences

1965Soltz v. Colony Recreation Center (1949), 151 Ohio St. 503 , 87 N. E. 2d 167 ; Huggins v. John Morrell & Co. (1964), 176 Ohio St. 171 , 198 N. E. 2d 448 .

1965Soltz v. Colony Recreation Center (1949), 151 Ohio St. 503 , 87 N. E. 2d 167 ; Huggins v. John Morrell & Co. (1964), 176 Ohio St. 171 , 198 N. E. 2d 448 .

11965–1965
Renneckar v. Canton Terminal Restaurant, Inc. green
· 1947
1 sentence

1964In the case of Renneckar v. Canton Terminal Restaurant, Inc., 148 Ohio St., 119 , wherein plaintiff there stepped into a manhole in a public sidewalk, paragraphs one and two of the syllabus read: “1.

11964–1964
Fink v. New York Central Rd. green
· 1944
2 sentences

1956Co., 144 Ohio St. 1 , 56 N.E.2d 456 ; Bush, Admr., v. Harvey Transfer Co., 146 Ohio St. 657 , 67 N.E.2d 851 . *Page 465 It may be stated that the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur is applicable where it is shown that the instrumentality or "thing" which caused the injury or damage complained of is under the control and supervision of defendant and the accident is of such a character as in the ordinary course of events does not happen, if proper management and control is exercised, thereby affording reasonable evidence in the absence of explanation that the accident arose from want of care and perm

1956Co., 144 Ohio St. 1 , 56 N.E.2d 456 ; Bush, Admr., v. Harvey Transfer Co., 146 Ohio St. 657 , 67 N.E.2d 851 . *Page 465 It may be stated that the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur is applicable where it is shown that the instrumentality or "thing" which caused the injury or damage complained of is under the control and supervision of defendant and the accident is of such a character as in the ordinary course of events does not happen, if proper management and control is exercised, thereby affording reasonable evidence in the absence of explanation that the accident arose from want of care and perm

11956–1956
Bush v. Harvey Transfer Co. green
· 1946
2 sentences

1956Co., 144 Ohio St. 1 , 56 N.E.2d 456 ; Bush, Admr., v. Harvey Transfer Co., 146 Ohio St. 657 , 67 N.E.2d 851 . *Page 465 It may be stated that the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur is applicable where it is shown that the instrumentality or "thing" which caused the injury or damage complained of is under the control and supervision of defendant and the accident is of such a character as in the ordinary course of events does not happen, if proper management and control is exercised, thereby affording reasonable evidence in the absence of explanation that the accident arose from want of care and perm

1956Co., 144 Ohio St. 1 , 56 N.E.2d 456 ; Bush, Admr., v. Harvey Transfer Co., 146 Ohio St. 657 , 67 N.E.2d 851 . *Page 465 It may be stated that the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur is applicable where it is shown that the instrumentality or "thing" which caused the injury or damage complained of is under the control and supervision of defendant and the accident is of such a character as in the ordinary course of events does not happen, if proper management and control is exercised, thereby affording reasonable evidence in the absence of explanation that the accident arose from want of care and perm

11956–1956

Where else courts name it

LA 41 (1932–2008) CA 39 (1914–2025) NY 15 (1912–2020) IL 9 (1944–1987) MI 9 (2018–2025) KS 9 (1926–2011) TX 9 (1938–2019) FL 8 (1940–2024) OH 7 (1956–2016) NC 7 (1972–2014) TN 7 (1932–2004) WV 7 (1967–1997) CO 7 (1911–1995) CT 6 (1936–2019) WA 6 (1955–2003) ID 5 (1965–2021) NJ 5 (1953–1998) MS 5 (1968–2003) AL 5 (1985–2009) MO 5 (1907–1974) GA 4 (1924–1973) KY 4 (1937–1977) IN 3 (1971–1997) IA 3 (1953–1977) PA 3 (1988–2017) DC 3 (1950–1975) NE 3 (1924–1987) AZ 3 (1945–1972) ME 2 (1981–1991) MA 2 (1955–1998) OK 2 (1967–1983) MT 2 (1932–1952) AR 2 (1969–2007) HI 2 (1994–2023)

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