Cincinnati

Supreme Court of Ohio Rules that Sheriff’s Deputy Not Immune from Suit in Dog Bite Case

After reviewing an amicus brief authored by FG+G attorney Caroline Hyatt, the Supreme Court of Ohio rules that sheriff’s deputy Dustin Hilderbrand is not entitled to immunity in a K-9 dog bite case that occurred when he was off duty.

Victims Sue Officers and City of Cincinnati for Reckless and Dangerous High-Speed Chase that Killed Two People and Injured Two Others

Raymond and Gayle Laible were killed and Steven and Maribeth Klein were seriously injured when CPD Officers initiated a high-speed pursuit and failed to end the chase despite grave risk to the public.

Cincinnati Public Schools Reach $3M Settlement with Family of Gabriel Taye

The wrongful death lawsuit agreement ensures that Gabriel Taye’s tragic death will create anti-bullying reform throughout city schools.

VictoriesFG+GJune 17, 2021civil rights, gabe taye, gabriel taye, al gerhardstein, Cincinnati

Cincinnati Pays 6 million and Establishes 911 Reform After the Death of Kyle Plush

Kyle Plush called 911 twice before his tragic death while trapped in a van, but help never came. Rather than face a trial, the city of Cincinnati has agreed to court-supervised 911 reforms.

VictoriesFG+GApril 19, 2021civil rights, kyle plush, Al Gerhardstein, Cincinnati

Plush Family and Cincinnati Agree to 911 Improvements and Financial Settlement

On the eve of the third anniversary of the death of Kyle Plush, the City and the Plush Family have agreed to resolve a lawsuit filed by the family seeking damages and meaningful improvement of the City Emergency Communication Center (ECC).

NewsFG+GApril 14, 2021kyle plush, al gerhardstein, Cincinnati

Autistic Man and His Mother Sue City of Cincinnati and Officers for Brutal Attack and False Charges

Brandon Davis was attacked, arrested, jailed, and prosecuted for walking while Black.

Press ReleaseFG+GFebruary 4, 2021Brandon Davis, Cincinnati, jacqueline greene

Friedman & Gilbert Welcome Civil Rights Champion, Alphonse Gerhardstein To Newly Merged Firm, Announcing Friedman, Gilbert + Gerhardstein

The well-known civil rights and criminal defense law firm of Friedman & Gilbert has come together with Gerhardstein and Branch Co., LPA, to create Friedman, Gilbert + Gerhardstein.

Press ReleaseFG+GJanuary 14, 2021Cincinnati, Al Gerhardstein

Inside Your Police Force: A Black Officer’s Perspective and How History Impacts Community Relations Today

Gerhardstein is a longtime advocate for diverse police and fire departments in Cincinnati.

NewsFG+GAugust 31, 2020civil rights, Cincinnati, Al Gerhardstein

Family Sues Hamilton County Jail Over Torturous Death of Their Son

Tommy Britt would likely still be alive had he not been denied medical help at the Hamilton County Jail in the Summer of 2020. Now his family is seeking justice for his death and reforms so no one else suffers the same tragedy.

NewsFG+GAugust 12, 2020Cincinnati, Hamilton

Access to Abortion in Ohio Continues During Covid-19 Pandemic

A coalition of abortion clinics win important Injuction to protect abortion rights in 2020.

VictoriesFG+GApril 29, 2020Al Gerhardstein, Cincinnati, ACLU, Planned PArenthood, Ohio Department of Health, abortion

Protecting Civil Rights Before and After the COVID-19 Pandemic

Alphonse Gerhardstein and his former law partner, Jennifer Branch, offer their thoughts and recommendations on how to best protect our civil rights and address the coronavirus pandemic.

NewsFG+GApril 7, 2020civil rights, Cincinnati, Al Gerhardstein

“He’s Gonna Die:” City Confirms Man’s Death After 911 Call-Taker Didn’t Send Help

Lack of Action by Emergency Responders Leads to Man’s Death from Stroke. His family now seeks reforms to prevent another tragedy.

NewsFG+GMarch 3, 2020civil rights, Cincinnati, Al Gerhardstein

Louisville Metro Settles with Wicker Family for $1.25 Million

Unconstitutional Use of Deadly Force Against Louisville Man Establishes Need for Police to Allow Suspect’s Time to Respond to Police Commands

VictoriesFG+GFebruary 13, 2020Al Gerhardstein, Darnell Wicker, Cincinnati