In a question of first impression for Ohio courts, the First Appellate District looked to define the meaning of the term “prevailing party” in terms of attorney fees pursuant to the Ohio Deceptive Trade Practices Act.

The meaning of “prevailing party” was at the center of a case before the court, with the question arising after a jury found in favor of  the plaintiffs, Niv Goomai and Bar Hajbi, on their allegations that the defendants, H&E Enterprise and Avi Ohad, violated the Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA) and breach of contract claims. The jury only awarded damages on the breach of contract claim, and therefore, as there were no damages awarded on the DTPA claim.

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