Michael P. Murphy

Overview Results News Insights Overview Mike is the Partner-in-Charge of Reminger Co., LPAs Sandusky office and concentrates his practice on defending doctors, hospitals, and medical personnel in medical negligence matters. Mikes litigation expertise also encompasses the defense of clients in legal malpractice, general liability, transportation liability, and professional liability matters. He has tried more than 70 first chair jury trials involving medical malpractice and transportation liability. Mike is a member of various professional bar associations. He frequently presents educational seminars to both legal and non-legal professionals in the areas of medical negligence, tort reform, and risk management. Honors & Recognitions Listed in Best Lawyers in America for Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants Community & Professional American Bar Association Ohio State Bar Association Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association Read More Results For a more complete list of trial results, please attorney. May 18, 2023, Directed verdict for the defendants Toledo Defense of ophthalmologist in the alleged negligent performance of cataract surgery which led to a dislocated intraocular lens. Secured a directed verdict in favor of the defendant after a four-day jury trial. Feb 24, 2023, Defense Verdict Sandusky Defense of ophthalmologist in endophthlamitis case which led to permanent blindness. May 9, 2022, Defense Verdict Lucas County Defense of general surgeon in medical malpractice claim involving a failure to timely diagnose a bowel perforation which led to septic shock, coma, and cardiopulmonary injury. Mar 29, 2022, Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings Granted Lucas County Defense of medical malpractice claim arising from medical care of COVID-19 patient. Feb 17, 2022, Defense Verdict Van Wert County Defense of interventional radiologist in medical malpractice/wrongful death claim involving alleged negligence, which led to massive bleeding and death following a kyphoplasty procedure. Aug 10, 2021, Defense Verdict Erie County, Ohio Defense of medical malpractice/wrongful death claim involving the negligent prescription of medication for off label use which led to deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and death. May 18, 2021, Defense Verdict Richland Defense of medical malpractice claim involving the negligent insertion of a Foley catheter and catheter guide which led to bladder perforation and permanent injury. Jun 11, 2019, Defense Verdict Lucas Defense of emergency medicine malpractice claim in 6-day jury trial alleging failure to diagnose soft tissue infection resulting in gangrene, multiple surgeries, and permanent injury. Aug 10, 2018, Plaintiff Verdict Erie Defense of wrongful death claim involving a terminal airway obstruction resulting in cardiopulmonary arrest. Jun 7, 2018, Defense Verdict Lorain Defense of medical malpractice claim involving shoulder dystocia during delivery resulting in a permanent brachial plexus injury Mar 20, 2018, Defense Verdict Erie Defense of alleged negligent recredentialing a foot surgeon in performing 32 unnecessary surgeries Feb 23, 2018, Judgment Affirmed6th District Court of Appeals Gaye Lynn Harris-Miles, et al. v. Lakewood Hospital, et al. Defense of medical malpractice appeal. Jul 3, 2017, Reversed6th Appellate Dist Gallagher, Extr. v. Firelands Regional Medical Center Defendant appealed adverse trial court judgment in wrongful death medical malpractice case Jun 20, 2017, Defense Verdict Erie Defense of orthopedic medical malpractice Mar 7, 2017, Defense Verdict Erie Defense of negligent credentialing and re-credentialing of podiatrist Oct 13, 2016, Plaintiff Verdict Cuyahoga Defense of wrongful death medical malpractice claim involving deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolus May 27, 2015, Defense Verdict Erie Defense of wrongful death medical malpractice case Mar 11, 2015, Defense Verdict Lorain Defense of wrongful death medical malpractice claim Aug 22, 2014, Defense Verdict Knox Defense of wrongful death medical malpractice claim Jul 16, 2014, Defense Verdict Erie Defense of wrongful death psychiatric claim Jun 28, 2011, Favorable Outcome Knox Defense of wrongful death emergency medicine malpractice claim Dec 20, 2010, Judgment Affirmed3rd Appellate Dist. Striff, Admr., et al. v. Pandora Family Physicians, Inc. and Steven K. McCullough et al Plaintiff appealed adverse trial verdict in wrongful death/med mal case. Sep 30, 2010, Judgment Affirmed6th Appellate Dist Judith Duffett v. Greg Abdoo, et al. v. Phillip Mata, et al. Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court result in construction defect liability case. Aug 30, 2010, Defense Verdict6th Appellate Dist David Davis v. Firelands Hospital Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court result in catastrophic medical negligence claim based on trial court evidentiary rulings. Mar 2, 2010, Defense Verdict Lorain Defense of wrongful death medical malpractice case following anoxic episode from massive infection Nov 30, 2009, Defense Verdict Allen Defense of a wrongful death/medical malpractice case involving the death of a 43 year old man due to a heart attack. Oct 9, 2009, Defense Verdict Erie Defense of catastrophic medical negligence claim Apr 25, 2008, Defense Verdict Erie Defense of orthopedic and neurological medical malpractice claim. (Med Pro) Sep 12, 2007, Defense Verdict Erie Defense of wrongful death medical malpractice claim. News News 68 Reminger Co., LPA Attorneys Recognized in 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®Aug 15, 2024 70 Reminger Co., LPA Attorneys Recognized in 2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®Aug 17, 2023 53 Reminger Co., LPA Attorneys Recognized in 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®Aug 18, 2022 Reminger Co., LPA Announces Relocation of Sandusky, Ohio Office May 2, 2022 54 Reminger Co., LPA Attorneys Recognized in 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®Aug 19, 2021 55 Reminger Co., LPA Attorneys Named to 2021 Best Lawyers® List Press Release, Aug 20, 2020 46 Reminger Co., LPA Attorneys Named to 2020 Best Lawyers® List Press Release, Aug 15, 2019 View More ›‹ View Less Speaking Engagements The Anatomy of a Lawsuit for Emergency Medicine Residents Nov 10, 2021 Nursing Documentation and Malpractice Seminar for EMH Regional Medical Center Jun 5, 2009 Seminar on Ohio Apology Law for The Doctors Company Jan 21, 2009 Advancing the Practice of Good Medicine, Doctors Company, Northwest Ohio Insured Physicians Toledo, Ohio, May 7, 2008 Insights Publications Coronavirus COVID-19 Coverage and Liability Claim Issues Insurance Coverage/Bad Faith Client Newsletter, Apr 3, 2020 Published Case: Gallagher, Extr. v. Firelands Regional Medical Center 2017-Ohio-483Patients medical records including doctors hearsay statements were admissible under the business records exception of the hearsay rule, Jul 3, 2017 Reminger Reports Ohio Appellate Court Finds Medical Catastrophic Damage Cap Statute Unconstitutional in as Applied Challenge Feb 4, 2025 Bill Overruling Ohio Supreme Court Decision and Clarifying Law as to Respondeat Superior Claims Signed into Law Jul 26, 2024 Ohio Supreme Court Extends Medical Claim Statute to Wrongful Death Claims Dec 29, 2023 Ohio Upholds Active Clinical Practice Requirement for Medical Experts Oct 6, 2021 Ohios Statute of Repose Means What It SaysMay 20, 2021 In Ohio, There is No Saving a Refiled Medical Claim if Outside the Statute of Repose Jan 20, 2021 Keeping the Gatekeeper at the Gate: Overcoming the 10th Districts Recent Decision that Could Remove the Teeth from Rule 10(D)(2)s Affidavit of Merit Requirement Nov 29, 2018 Kentucky Supreme Court Holds that the Kentucky Medical Review Panel Act is Unconstitutional Nov 15, 2018 Ohio Supreme Court Rules Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Must Be Filed Within Four Years of Claimed Injury Oct 25, 2016 Challenges to the Constitutionality of Indianas Med Mal Caps Continue Despite a Recent Legislative Compromise Aug 17, 2016 Court Limits Minority Shareholder Malpractice Actions Against Corporate Counsel Jul 11, 2016 Ohio Supreme Court Addresses Element of Foreseeability Within a Medical Negligence Claim Jul 29, 2015 Intentional Intrusions Of Patient-Privacy May Be Pursued Under A Theory Of General Medical Negligence In Indiana Apr 1, 2015 First District Court of Appeals Issues Significant Decision Interpreting the Application of Ohios Damage Cap Statute - R. C. 2323.43 - in Multiple Circumstances Oct 8, 2014 View More ›‹ View Less Practice Areas Long-Term Care Liability Legal Professional Liability Trucking and Commercial Transportation Insurance Coverage/Bad Faith General Liability/Surplus Risks Medical Malpractice Real Estate Education J. D., Thomas Cooley Law School, 1995 B. A., John Carroll University, 1989Admissions State of Ohio, 1996 More About MichaelThe key to success in litigation is preparation. I enjoy working hard for my clients to get them the best possible results.