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rico violation in Ohio

53 Ohio opinions name it 2 courts 1989–2025 7 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 (15)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Schlossergreen
ohio · 1997 · cited in 10 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2003–2025
2 sentences

2025See State v. Schlosser, 79 Ohio St.3d 329, 334 (1997) (“neither [the OCPA or RICO] intended to make a situation such as three robberies committed by the same person a RICO violation.

2018Hackworth , 80 Ohio App.3d 362 , 365-366, 609 N.E.2d 228 , quoting Draggo , 65 Ohio St.2d 88 , 92, 418 N.E.2d 1343 . {¶ 105} We further find that the state has failed to establish Yavorcik was part of an "association in fact" for RICO purposes: To establish an "association in fact" under R.C. 2923.31(C), there must be "a purpose, relationships among those associated with the enterprise, and longevity sufficient to permit these associates to pursue the enterprise's purpose." Boyle [v. United States], 556 U.S. 938 , 129 S.Ct. 2237 , 173 L.Ed.2d 1265 , 1276 [2009], "[M]erely committing successive

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State v. Dudas, 2008-L-109 (3-6-2009)green
ohioctapp · 2009 · cited in 8 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2014–2025
2 sentences

2025Thus, the conduct required to commit a RICO violation is independent of the conduct required to commit [the underlying predicate offenses].” (Emphasis added.) State v. Dudas, 2009-Ohio-1001, ¶ 46 (11th Dist.).

2025Thus, the conduct required to commit a RICO violation is independent of the conduct required to commit [the underlying predicate offenses].” (Emphasis added.) State v. Dudas, 2009-Ohio-1001, ¶ 46 (11th Dist.).

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State v. Christiangreen
ohioctapp · 2016 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2021–2025
2 sentences

2025See State v. Christian, 2016-Ohio-516, ¶ 35 (2d Dist.), quoting State v. Moulton, 2010-Ohio- 4484, ¶ 38 (8th Dist.) (“‘[t]he argument that predicate offenses should be merged with a conviction for engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity has been consistently rejected by Ohio courts, on the basis that ‘a RICO violation is a discrete offense that can be prosecuted and punished separately from its underlying predicate offenses’”); State v. Walker, 2021-Ohio-4321, ¶ 33 (10th Dist.); State v. Frost, -12- Case No. 1-24-76 2020-Ohio-6920, ¶ 18 (11th Dist.); State v. Coleman, 2019-Ohio-4415 , ¶ 53-5

2025See State v. Christian, 2016-Ohio-516, ¶ 35 (2d Dist.), quoting State v. Moulton, 2010-Ohio- 4484, ¶ 38 (8th Dist.) (“‘[t]he argument that predicate offenses should be merged with a conviction for engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity has been consistently rejected by Ohio courts, on the basis that ‘a RICO violation is a discrete offense that can be prosecuted and punished separately from its underlying predicate offenses’”); State v. Walker, 2021-Ohio-4321, ¶ 33 (10th Dist.); State v. Frost, -12- Case No. 1-24-76 2020-Ohio-6920, ¶ 18 (11th Dist.); State v. Coleman, 2019-Ohio-4415 , ¶ 53-5

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Universal Coach, Inc. v. New York City Transit Authority, Inc.green
ohioctapp · 1993 · cited in 8 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1997–2020
2 sentences

2020Cuyahoga No. 85252, 2005-Ohio-3133, ¶ 10 ; Morrow v. Reminger & Reminger Co., L.P.A., 183 Ohio App.3d 40 , 2009-Ohio-2665 , 915 N.E.2d 696, ¶ 27 (10th Dist.) (noting that failure to plead any of the elements of an OCPA claim with particularity results in a defective complaint); Universal Coach, Inc. v. New York City Transit Auth., Inc., 90 Ohio App.3d 284, 291 , 629 N.E.2d 28 (8th Dist.1993) (“The failure of the plaintiffs to plead these three elements with specificity mandated that the trial court dismiss the claimed RICO violation[.]”).

2020Cuyahoga No. 85252, 2005-Ohio-3133, ¶ 10 ; Morrow v. Reminger & Reminger Co., L.P.A., 183 Ohio App.3d 40 , 2009-Ohio-2665 , 915 N.E.2d 696, ¶ 27 (10th Dist.) (noting that failure to plead any of the elements of an OCPA claim with particularity results in a defective complaint); Universal Coach, Inc. v. New York City Transit Auth., Inc., 90 Ohio App.3d 284, 291 , 629 N.E.2d 28 (8th Dist.1993) (“The failure of the plaintiffs to plead these three elements with specificity mandated that the trial court dismiss the claimed RICO violation[.]”).

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State v. Mirandagreen
ohio · 2014 · cited in 3 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2014–2025
2 sentences

2025In State v. Miranda, the Supreme Court of Ohio held that State v. Johnson, 2010-Ohio- 6314, the applicable case law for merger analysis at the time, “is not applicable to a RICO violation and that a RICO offense does not merge with its predicate offenses for purposes of sentencing.” State v. Miranda, 2014-Ohio-451, ¶ 3 .

2025In State v. Miranda, the Supreme Court of Ohio held that State v. Johnson, 2010-Ohio- 6314, the applicable case law for merger analysis at the time, “is not applicable to a RICO violation and that a RICO offense does not merge with its predicate offenses for purposes of sentencing.” State v. Miranda, 2014-Ohio-451, ¶ 3 .

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Morrow v. Reminger & Reminger Co.green
ohioctapp · 2009 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2020–2021
2 sentences

2020Cuyahoga No. 85252, 2005-Ohio-3133, ¶ 10 ; Morrow v. Reminger & Reminger Co., L.P.A., 183 Ohio App.3d 40 , 2009-Ohio-2665 , 915 N.E.2d 696, ¶ 27 (10th Dist.) (noting that failure to plead any of the elements of an OCPA claim with particularity results in a defective complaint); Universal Coach, Inc. v. New York City Transit Auth., Inc., 90 Ohio App.3d 284, 291 , 629 N.E.2d 28 (8th Dist.1993) (“The failure of the plaintiffs to plead these three elements with specificity mandated that the trial court dismiss the claimed RICO violation[.]”).

2020Cuyahoga No. 85252, 2005-Ohio-3133, ¶ 10 ; Morrow v. Reminger & Reminger Co., L.P.A., 183 Ohio App.3d 40 , 2009-Ohio-2665 , 915 N.E.2d 696, ¶ 27 (10th Dist.) (noting that failure to plead any of the elements of an OCPA claim with particularity results in a defective complaint); Universal Coach, Inc. v. New York City Transit Auth., Inc., 90 Ohio App.3d 284, 291 , 629 N.E.2d 28 (8th Dist.1993) (“The failure of the plaintiffs to plead these three elements with specificity mandated that the trial court dismiss the claimed RICO violation[.]”).

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State v. Walkergreen
ohioctapp · 2021 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025See State v. Christian, 2016-Ohio-516, ¶ 35 (2d Dist.), quoting State v. Moulton, 2010-Ohio- 4484, ¶ 38 (8th Dist.) (“‘[t]he argument that predicate offenses should be merged with a conviction for engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity has been consistently rejected by Ohio courts, on the basis that ‘a RICO violation is a discrete offense that can be prosecuted and punished separately from its underlying predicate offenses’”); State v. Walker, 2021-Ohio-4321, ¶ 33 (10th Dist.); State v. Frost, -12- Case No. 1-24-76 2020-Ohio-6920, ¶ 18 (11th Dist.); State v. Coleman, 2019-Ohio-4415 , ¶ 53-5

2025See State v. Christian, 2016-Ohio-516, ¶ 35 (2d Dist.), quoting State v. Moulton, 2010-Ohio- 4484, ¶ 38 (8th Dist.) (“‘[t]he argument that predicate offenses should be merged with a conviction for engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity has been consistently rejected by Ohio courts, on the basis that ‘a RICO violation is a discrete offense that can be prosecuted and punished separately from its underlying predicate offenses’”); State v. Walker, 2021-Ohio-4321, ¶ 33 (10th Dist.); State v. Frost, -12- Case No. 1-24-76 2020-Ohio-6920, ¶ 18 (11th Dist.); State v. Coleman, 2019-Ohio-4415 , ¶ 53-5

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State v. Frostgreen
ohioctapp · 2020 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025See State v. Christian, 2016-Ohio-516, ¶ 35 (2d Dist.), quoting State v. Moulton, 2010-Ohio- 4484, ¶ 38 (8th Dist.) (“‘[t]he argument that predicate offenses should be merged with a conviction for engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity has been consistently rejected by Ohio courts, on the basis that ‘a RICO violation is a discrete offense that can be prosecuted and punished separately from its underlying predicate offenses’”); State v. Walker, 2021-Ohio-4321, ¶ 33 (10th Dist.); State v. Frost, -12- Case No. 1-24-76 2020-Ohio-6920, ¶ 18 (11th Dist.); State v. Coleman, 2019-Ohio-4415 , ¶ 53-5

2025See State v. Christian, 2016-Ohio-516, ¶ 35 (2d Dist.), quoting State v. Moulton, 2010-Ohio- 4484, ¶ 38 (8th Dist.) (“‘[t]he argument that predicate offenses should be merged with a conviction for engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity has been consistently rejected by Ohio courts, on the basis that ‘a RICO violation is a discrete offense that can be prosecuted and punished separately from its underlying predicate offenses’”); State v. Walker, 2021-Ohio-4321, ¶ 33 (10th Dist.); State v. Frost, -12- Case No. 1-24-76 2020-Ohio-6920, ¶ 18 (11th Dist.); State v. Coleman, 2019-Ohio-4415 , ¶ 53-5

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State v. Rossgreen
ohctapp4scioto · 2017 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025See State v. Christian, 2016-Ohio-516, ¶ 35 (2d Dist.), quoting State v. Moulton, 2010-Ohio- 4484, ¶ 38 (8th Dist.) (“‘[t]he argument that predicate offenses should be merged with a conviction for engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity has been consistently rejected by Ohio courts, on the basis that ‘a RICO violation is a discrete offense that can be prosecuted and punished separately from its underlying predicate offenses’”); State v. Walker, 2021-Ohio-4321, ¶ 33 (10th Dist.); State v. Frost, -12- Case No. 1-24-76 2020-Ohio-6920, ¶ 18 (11th Dist.); State v. Coleman, 2019-Ohio-4415 , ¶ 53-5

2025See State v. Christian, 2016-Ohio-516, ¶ 35 (2d Dist.), quoting State v. Moulton, 2010-Ohio- 4484, ¶ 38 (8th Dist.) (“‘[t]he argument that predicate offenses should be merged with a conviction for engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity has been consistently rejected by Ohio courts, on the basis that ‘a RICO violation is a discrete offense that can be prosecuted and punished separately from its underlying predicate offenses’”); State v. Walker, 2021-Ohio-4321, ¶ 33 (10th Dist.); State v. Frost, -12- Case No. 1-24-76 2020-Ohio-6920, ¶ 18 (11th Dist.); State v. Coleman, 2019-Ohio-4415 , ¶ 53-5

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Dice v. White Family Companies, Inc.green
ohioctapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
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Salata v. Vallasgreen
ohioctapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
Samman v. Nukta, Unpublished Decision (10-13-2005)green
ohioctapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
11
Brkic v. City of Clevelandgreen
ohioctapp · 1997 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
11
Patton v. Ditmyer, Unpublished Decision (12-29-2006)green
ohioctapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
11
Wilson v. Marinogreen
ohioctapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (55)

CaseCitedYears
Sedima, S. P. R. L. v. Imrex Co. green
scotus · 1985
2 sentences

2014The complaint purports to set forth a RICO claim under 18 U.S.C. 1962(c), which provides as follows: It shall be unlawful for any person employed by or associated with any enterprise engaged in, or the activities of which affect, interstate or foreign commerce, to conduct or participate, directly or indirectly, in the conduct of such enterprise’s affairs through a pattern of racketeering activity or collection of unlawful debt. {¶97} A violation of 18 U.S.C. 1962(c) requires “(1) conduct (2) of an enterprise (3) through a pattern (4) of racketeering activity.” Sedima, S.P.R.L. v. Imrex Co., 47

2014The complaint purports to set forth a RICO claim under 18 U.S.C. 1962(c), which provides as follows: It shall be unlawful for any person employed by or associated with any enterprise engaged in, or the activities of which affect, interstate or foreign commerce, to conduct or participate, directly or indirectly, in the conduct of such enterprise’s affairs through a pattern of racketeering activity or collection of unlawful debt. {¶97} A violation of 18 U.S.C. 1962(c) requires “(1) conduct (2) of an enterprise (3) through a pattern (4) of racketeering activity.” Sedima, S.P.R.L. v. Imrex Co., 47

51992–2014
State v. Haddix green
ohioctapp · 1994
2 sentences

2009Requiring the finding of a specific culpable mental state for a RICO violation obstructs the purpose of the statute * * *.” Id. at 477 , 638 N.E.2d at 1101 .

2009Requiring the finding of a specific culpable mental state for a RICO violation obstructs the purpose of the statute * * *.” Id. at 477 , 638 N.E.2d at 1101 .

41997–2009
Boyle v. United States green
scotus · 2009
2 sentences

2018Hackworth , 80 Ohio App.3d 362 , 365-366, 609 N.E.2d 228 , quoting Draggo , 65 Ohio St.2d 88 , 92, 418 N.E.2d 1343 . {¶ 105} We further find that the state has failed to establish Yavorcik was part of an "association in fact" for RICO purposes: To establish an "association in fact" under R.C. 2923.31(C), there must be "a purpose, relationships among those associated with the enterprise, and longevity sufficient to permit these associates to pursue the enterprise's purpose." Boyle [v. United States], 556 U.S. 938 , 129 S.Ct. 2237 , 173 L.Ed.2d 1265 , 1276 [2009], "[M]erely committing successive

2018Hackworth , 80 Ohio App.3d 362 , 365-366, 609 N.E.2d 228 , quoting Draggo , 65 Ohio St.2d 88 , 92, 418 N.E.2d 1343 . {¶ 105} We further find that the state has failed to establish Yavorcik was part of an "association in fact" for RICO purposes: To establish an "association in fact" under R.C. 2923.31(C), there must be "a purpose, relationships among those associated with the enterprise, and longevity sufficient to permit these associates to pursue the enterprise's purpose." Boyle [v. United States], 556 U.S. 938 , 129 S.Ct. 2237 , 173 L.Ed.2d 1265 , 1276 [2009], "[M]erely committing successive

32014–2018
State v. Johnson green
ohio · 2010
2 sentences

2015However, in this case, we find that the RICO statute evinces the General Assembly's intent that a court may sentence a defendant for both the RICO offense and its predicate offenses. *** We hold that Johnson, 128 Ohio St.3d 153 , 2010-Ohio-6314 , 942 N.E.2d 1061 , is not applicable to a RICO violation, and a RICO offense does not merge with its predicate offenses for purposes of sentencing.

2015However, in this case, we find that the RICO statute evinces the General Assembly's intent that a court may sentence a defendant for both the RICO offense and its predicate offenses. *** We hold that Johnson, 128 Ohio St.3d 153 , 2010-Ohio-6314 , 942 N.E.2d 1061 , is not applicable to a RICO violation, and a RICO offense does not merge with its predicate offenses for purposes of sentencing.

32013–2015
Kondrat v. Morris green
ohioctapp · 1997
2 sentences

2007Kondrat v. Morris (1997), 118 Ohio App.3d 198 , 209 ; see also, Universal Coach, Inc. v. New York City Transit Auth. (1993), 90 Ohio App.3d 284 , 291 . {¶ 53} With regard to the alleged RICO violation, Wilson's re-filed complaint alleges only this: {¶ 54} "50.

2007Kondrat v. Morris (1997), 118 Ohio App.3d 198 , 209 ; see also, Universal Coach, Inc. v. New York City Transit Auth. (1993), 90 Ohio App.3d 284 , 291 . {¶ 53} With regard to the alleged RICO violation, Wilson's re-filed complaint alleges only this: {¶ 54} "50.

32004–2007
State v. Beverly (Slip Opinion) green
ohio · 2015
2 sentences

2021Miranda at ¶ 13 ("the conduct required to commit a RICO violation is independent of the conduct required to commit" the underlying predicate offenses); State v. Beverly, 143 Ohio St.3d 258 , 2015-Ohio-219 , ¶ 5.

2021Miranda at ¶ 13 ("the conduct required to commit a RICO violation is independent of the conduct required to commit" the underlying predicate offenses); State v. Beverly, 143 Ohio St.3d 258 , 2015-Ohio-219 , ¶ 5.

22021–2021
H. J. Inc. v. Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. green
scotus · 1989
2 sentences

2014Co., 492 U.S. 229, 239 , 109 S.Ct. 2893 , 106 L.Ed.2d 195 (1989). {¶99} The Dottore Plaintiffs’ RICO claim alleged that Vorys was the “enterprise,” that Vorys and its “attorneys” were the defendant “persons,” and that Vorys’s attorneys had committed the predicate acts of bribery of “Cuyahoga County officials” in violation of Ohio law (R.C. 2921.02), telecommunications fraud in violation of Ohio law (R.C. 2913.05) in connection with electronically-submitted invoices, and federal mail fraud in connection with invoices submitted by “U.S. mail” (18 U.S.C. 1341).

2014Co., 492 U.S. 229, 239 , 109 S.Ct. 2893 , 106 L.Ed.2d 195 (1989). {¶99} The Dottore Plaintiffs’ RICO claim alleged that Vorys was the “enterprise,” that Vorys and its “attorneys” were the defendant “persons,” and that Vorys’s attorneys had committed the predicate acts of bribery of “Cuyahoga County officials” in violation of Ohio law (R.C. 2921.02), telecommunications fraud in violation of Ohio law (R.C. 2913.05) in connection with electronically-submitted invoices, and federal mail fraud in connection with invoices submitted by “U.S. mail” (18 U.S.C. 1341).

22003–2014
United States v. Turkette green
scotus · 1981
2 sentences

2014Both the federal and Ohio RICO statutes require an 'enterprise.'"2 State v. Schlosser, 79 Ohio St.3d 329, 333 (1997). {¶ 20} An "association-in-fact enterprise is a 'group of persons associated together for a common purpose of engaging in a course of conduct.'"3 Boyle v. United States, 556 U.S. 938, 946 , 129 S.Ct. 2237 (2009), quoting United States v. Turkette, 452 U.S. 576, 583 , 101 S.Ct. 2524 (1981); Baker, 2013-Ohio-2398 at ¶ 20 .

2014Both the federal and Ohio RICO statutes require an 'enterprise.'"2 State v. Schlosser, 79 Ohio St.3d 329, 333 (1997). {¶ 20} An "association-in-fact enterprise is a 'group of persons associated together for a common purpose of engaging in a course of conduct.'"3 Boyle v. United States, 556 U.S. 938, 946 , 129 S.Ct. 2237 (2009), quoting United States v. Turkette, 452 U.S. 576, 583 , 101 S.Ct. 2524 (1981); Baker, 2013-Ohio-2398 at ¶ 20 .

22012–2014
State v. Siferd green
ohioctapp · 2003
2 sentences

2008Instead, the state has "to prove that each defendant was voluntarily connected to the pattern [of corrupt activity comprising the enterprise], and performed two or more acts in furtherance of it." State v. Sieferd , 151 Ohio App.3d 103 , 2002-Ohio-6801 , ¶ 43 , quoting Schlosser , supra at 334 . *Page 15 {¶ 38} The United States Supreme Court has held with respect to the Federal RICO statute, that the "enterprise" must be separate and distinct from the "pattern of corrupt activity" in which it is engaged.

2008Instead, the state has "to prove that each defendant was voluntarily connected to the pattern [of corrupt activity comprising the enterprise], and performed two or more acts in furtherance of it." State v. Sieferd , 151 Ohio App.3d 103 , 2002-Ohio-6801 , ¶ 43 , quoting Schlosser , supra at 334 . *Page 15 {¶ 38} The United States Supreme Court has held with respect to the Federal RICO statute, that the "enterprise" must be separate and distinct from the "pattern of corrupt activity" in which it is engaged.

22008–2008
United States v. Biasucci green
· 1986
2 sentences

1994United States v. Biasucci (C.A.2, 1986), 786 F.2d 504 , certiorari denied (1986), 479 U.S. 827 , 107 S.Ct. 104 , 93 L.Ed.2d 54 , citing United States v. Scotto (C.A.2, 1980), 641 F.2d 47 , certiorari denied (1980), 452 U.S. 961 , 101 S.Ct. 3109 , 69 L.Ed.2d 971 .

1994United States v. Biasucci (C.A.2, 1986), 786 F.2d 504 , certiorari denied (1986), 479 U.S. 827 , 107 S.Ct. 104 , 93 L.Ed.2d 54 , citing United States v. Scotto (C.A.2, 1980), 641 F.2d 47 , certiorari denied (1980), 452 U.S. 961 , 101 S.Ct. 3109 , 69 L.Ed.2d 971 .

21989–1994
Patterson v. V & M Auto Body green
ohio · 1992
2 sentences

2021Patterson v. V & M Auto Body, 63 Ohio St.3d 573, 576 , 589 N.E.2d 1306 (1992). “[A] trial court properly refuses to grant leave to amend when amendment would be futile.” Hensley v. Durrani, 1st Dist.

2021Patterson v. V & M Auto Body, 63 Ohio St.3d 573, 576 , 589 N.E.2d 1306 (1992). “[A] trial court properly refuses to grant leave to amend when amendment would be futile.” Hensley v. Durrani, 1st Dist.

12021–2021
State v. Stevens green
ohio · 2014
1 sentence

2021Furthermore, the Ohio Supreme Court has affirmed that RICO and the OCPA “were enacted to punish the enterprise and those controlling the enterprise, not the petty criminals.” State v. Stevens, 139 Ohio St.3d 247 , 2014- Ohio-1932, 11 N.E.3d 252 , ¶ 15. “[N]either statute intended to make a situation such as three robberies committed by the same person a RICO violation.

12021–2021
McNeal v. Durrani green
ohioctapp · 2019
1 sentence

2021McNeal, 2019-Ohio-5351 , 138 N.E.3d 1231 , at ¶ 21.

12021–2021
Natl. City Bank v. Citizens Natl. Bank, Unpublished Decision (11-12-2004) green
ohioctapp · 2004
1 sentence

2021Montgomery No. 20323, 2004-Ohio-6060, ¶ 26 . {¶63} To plead a civil RICO claim under the OCPA, the plaintiff must show: (1) that conduct of the defendant involves the commission of two or more specifically prohibited state or federal criminal offenses; (2) that the prohibited criminal conduct of the defendant constitutes a pattern; and (3) that the defendant has participated in the affairs of an enterprise or has acquired and maintained an interest in or control of an enterprise.

12021–2021
Flanagan v. Eden, Unpublished Decision (6-23-2005) green
ohioctapp · 2005
1 sentence

2020Cuyahoga No. 85252, 2005-Ohio-3133, ¶ 10 ; Morrow v. Reminger & Reminger Co., L.P.A., 183 Ohio App.3d 40 , 2009-Ohio-2665 , 915 N.E.2d 696, ¶ 27 (10th Dist.) (noting that failure to plead any of the elements of an OCPA claim with particularity results in a defective complaint); Universal Coach, Inc. v. New York City Transit Auth., Inc., 90 Ohio App.3d 284, 291 , 629 N.E.2d 28 (8th Dist.1993) (“The failure of the plaintiffs to plead these three elements with specificity mandated that the trial court dismiss the claimed RICO violation[.]”).

12020–2020
Bradley v. Miller green
ohsd · 2015
2 sentences

2018Therefore, we observe that a finding as to venue on the issue of corrupt activity under R.C. 2923.32(A)(1) concurrently resolves the charge of conspiracy to engage in a pattern of corrupt activity under R.C. 2923.01(A)(1). {¶ 78} In consideration of the RICO claim, we examine: (1) " 'the common purpose of the individuals involved' "; (2) " 'their combined efforts in pursuing such common purpose' "; and (3) " 'their relationship with one another.' " Bradley v. Miller , 96 F.Supp.3d 753 , 784 (S.D.Ohio 2015), quoting State v. Sparks , 2014-Ohio-1130 , 10 N.E.3d 755 , ¶ 31 (12th Dist.). {¶ 79} Oh

2018Therefore, we observe that a finding as to venue on the issue of corrupt activity under R.C. 2923.32(A)(1) concurrently resolves the charge of conspiracy to engage in a pattern of corrupt activity under R.C. 2923.01(A)(1). {¶ 78} In consideration of the RICO claim, we examine: (1) " 'the common purpose of the individuals involved' "; (2) " 'their combined efforts in pursuing such common purpose' "; and (3) " 'their relationship with one another.' " Bradley v. Miller , 96 F.Supp.3d 753 , 784 (S.D.Ohio 2015), quoting State v. Sparks , 2014-Ohio-1130 , 10 N.E.3d 755 , ¶ 31 (12th Dist.). {¶ 79} Oh

12018–2018
State v. Sultaana green
ohioctapp · 2016
2 sentences

2018State v. Sultaana , 2016-Ohio-199 , 57 N.E.3d 433 , ¶ 18 (8th Dist.).

2018State v. Sultaana , 2016-Ohio-199 , 57 N.E.3d 433 , ¶ 18 (8th Dist.).

12018–2018
State v. Draggo green
ohio · 1981
2 sentences

2018Hackworth , 80 Ohio App.3d 362 , 365-366, 609 N.E.2d 228 , quoting Draggo , 65 Ohio St.2d 88 , 92, 418 N.E.2d 1343 . {¶ 105} We further find that the state has failed to establish Yavorcik was part of an "association in fact" for RICO purposes: To establish an "association in fact" under R.C. 2923.31(C), there must be "a purpose, relationships among those associated with the enterprise, and longevity sufficient to permit these associates to pursue the enterprise's purpose." Boyle [v. United States], 556 U.S. 938 , 129 S.Ct. 2237 , 173 L.Ed.2d 1265 , 1276 [2009], "[M]erely committing successive

2018Hackworth , 80 Ohio App.3d 362 , 365-366, 609 N.E.2d 228 , quoting Draggo , 65 Ohio St.2d 88 , 92, 418 N.E.2d 1343 . {¶ 105} We further find that the state has failed to establish Yavorcik was part of an "association in fact" for RICO purposes: To establish an "association in fact" under R.C. 2923.31(C), there must be "a purpose, relationships among those associated with the enterprise, and longevity sufficient to permit these associates to pursue the enterprise's purpose." Boyle [v. United States], 556 U.S. 938 , 129 S.Ct. 2237 , 173 L.Ed.2d 1265 , 1276 [2009], "[M]erely committing successive

12018–2018
State v. Thomas green
ohioctapp · 2012
2 sentences

2018Allen Nos. 1-11-25, 1-11-26, 2012-Ohio-5577, ¶ 47 . {¶31} Under R.C. 2923.32(A)(1), Appellant’s RICO charge requires proof of the following by the State: No person employed by, or associated with, any enterprise shall conduct or participate in, directly or indirectly, the affairs of the enterprise through a pattern of corrupt activity or the collection of an unlawful debt. -17- Case No. 1-17-39 R.C. 2923.32(A)(1).

2018Allen Nos. 1-11-25, 1-11-26, 2012-Ohio-5577, ¶ 47 . {¶31} Under R.C. 2923.32(A)(1), Appellant’s RICO charge requires proof of the following by the State: No person employed by, or associated with, any enterprise shall conduct or participate in, directly or indirectly, the affairs of the enterprise through a pattern of corrupt activity or the collection of an unlawful debt. -17- Case No. 1-17-39 R.C. 2923.32(A)(1).

12018–2018
State v. Sparks green
ohioctapp · 2014
2 sentences

2018Therefore, we observe that a finding as to venue on the issue of corrupt activity under R.C. 2923.32(A)(1) concurrently resolves the charge of conspiracy to engage in a pattern of corrupt activity under R.C. 2923.01(A)(1). {¶ 78} In consideration of the RICO claim, we examine: (1) " 'the common purpose of the individuals involved' "; (2) " 'their combined efforts in pursuing such common purpose' "; and (3) " 'their relationship with one another.' " Bradley v. Miller , 96 F.Supp.3d 753 , 784 (S.D.Ohio 2015), quoting State v. Sparks , 2014-Ohio-1130 , 10 N.E.3d 755 , ¶ 31 (12th Dist.). {¶ 79} Oh

2018Therefore, we observe that a finding as to venue on the issue of corrupt activity under R.C. 2923.32(A)(1) concurrently resolves the charge of conspiracy to engage in a pattern of corrupt activity under R.C. 2923.01(A)(1). {¶ 78} In consideration of the RICO claim, we examine: (1) " 'the common purpose of the individuals involved' "; (2) " 'their combined efforts in pursuing such common purpose' "; and (3) " 'their relationship with one another.' " Bradley v. Miller , 96 F.Supp.3d 753 , 784 (S.D.Ohio 2015), quoting State v. Sparks , 2014-Ohio-1130 , 10 N.E.3d 755 , ¶ 31 (12th Dist.). {¶ 79} Oh

12018–2018
United Food & Commercial Workers Unions & Employers Midwest Health Benefits Fund v. Walgreen Co. green
ca7 · 2013
12018–2018
State v. Hackworth green
ohioctapp · 1992
2 sentences

2018Hackworth , 80 Ohio App.3d 362 , 365-366, 609 N.E.2d 228 , quoting Draggo , 65 Ohio St.2d 88 , 92, 418 N.E.2d 1343 . {¶ 105} We further find that the state has failed to establish Yavorcik was part of an "association in fact" for RICO purposes: To establish an "association in fact" under R.C. 2923.31(C), there must be "a purpose, relationships among those associated with the enterprise, and longevity sufficient to permit these associates to pursue the enterprise's purpose." Boyle [v. United States], 556 U.S. 938 , 129 S.Ct. 2237 , 173 L.Ed.2d 1265 , 1276 [2009], "[M]erely committing successive

2018Hackworth , 80 Ohio App.3d 362 , 365-366, 609 N.E.2d 228 , quoting Draggo , 65 Ohio St.2d 88 , 92, 418 N.E.2d 1343 . {¶ 105} We further find that the state has failed to establish Yavorcik was part of an "association in fact" for RICO purposes: To establish an "association in fact" under R.C. 2923.31(C), there must be "a purpose, relationships among those associated with the enterprise, and longevity sufficient to permit these associates to pursue the enterprise's purpose." Boyle [v. United States], 556 U.S. 938 , 129 S.Ct. 2237 , 173 L.Ed.2d 1265 , 1276 [2009], "[M]erely committing successive

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Statutes the citing opinions construe

OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2923.32 (34) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2923.31 (32) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2941.25 (13) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2925.03 (12) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2929.14 (12) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2923.01 (8) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2953.08 (8) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2929.11 (7) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2929.12 (7) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2929.13 (7) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2913.02 (6) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2923.34 (6)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

GA 72 (1984–2025) OH 53 (1989–2025) NY 38 (1984–2025) CA 28 (1985–2024) FL 21 (1988–2017) IL 17 (1986–2019) NJ 17 (1985–2022) CT 13 (1992–2011) PA 11 (1987–2019) TX 10 (1994–2020) CO 9 (1994–2026) NC 9 (1988–2025) IN 8 (1987–2016) AZ 8 (1994–2016) MN 6 (1993–2000) OK 5 (2001–2020) NV 5 (1988–2015) UT 5 (1988–2019) ND 5 (1996–2009) DE 5 (2018–2021) MD 4 (1993–2017) RI 4 (2002–2004) OR 4 (1986–2021) DC 3 (1988–2013) SC 3 (1999–2011) ME 3 (1999–2018) MA 3 (1992–2013) ID 3 (1992–1994) AL 3 (1991–2001) WI 2 (1994–2009) WA 2 (1999–2000) MI 2 (2021–2025) TN 2 (2001–2012) VI 2 (2023–2023)

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