Erin E. Rhinehart
Ohio
Faruki PLL
110 N. Main St., Suite 1600
Dayton, OH 45402
United States
Tel: (937) 227-3714
Email:
erhinehart@ficlaw.com
Web:
www.ficlaw.com
Erin’s commercial litigation practice includes extensive health care industry practice including review of physician and payor contract issues, EMTALA, balance billing, payor/provider issues, tortious interference, fraud, and various consumer claims.
She has defended hospital systems and payors against class action allegations relating to billing, contracting, fraud, consumer complaints, and related issues. She also has experience litigating payor/provider disputes, as well as experience reviewing and negotiating physician contracts.
In addition to her health care experience, Erin frequently defends consumer class actions, and litigates various media and communication issues, intellectual property issues, and contract issues.
Representative Matters Include:
- Aubrey-Dean v. CareSource, Case No. 23CV6436 (Montgomery Cty. Ohio) (successfully obtained summary judgment in favor of employer on discrimination claims; affirmed on appeal)
- Rupp, et al. v. Premier Health Partners, et al., Case No. 18CV1916 (Montgomery Cty. Ohio) (successfully defeated class certification and obtained secured summary judgment for client)
- State of Ohio, ex rel. Cable News Network, Inc., et al. v. Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local Schools, et al., Case no. 2019-1433 (Supreme Court of Ohio) (argued public records issue before the Supreme Court of Ohio)
- Rikos, et al. v. The Procter & Gamble Company, Case No. 1:11-cv-226 (S.D. Ohio) (defense of consumer class action)
- Cunningham v. Cox Media Group Ohio, Inc., Case No. 2015 10 2494 (Butler Cty. Ohio) (defense of defamation claims)
- Valco Cincinnati Inc. v. MeltonUS, Inc., Case No. 1:15-cv-00811 (S.D. Ohio) (defense of trademark infringement claims)
- Reed Elsevier Inc., through its LexisNexis Div. v. Legal Research Center, Inc., Case No. 3:15-cv-00256 (S.D. Ohio) (prosecution of breach of licensing agreement)
- Operation: Heroes, Ltd. v. The Procter & Gamble Company, et al., Case No. 2:12-cv-00214 (D. Nev.) (defense of breach of contract claims)
- George, et al. v. Cargill, et al., Case No. 10CV028536 (Preble Cty. Ohio) (defense of class action lawsuit involving water contamination)
Complex litigation has been the focus of Faruki since our founding in 1989. Building on a strong core of established Dayton trial attorneys known for their expertise in business law, our reputation has extended to businesses and courts of law across the country.
Typically, our client is a business owner or in-house legal counsel. Like most individuals seeking legal counsel, they come to us with high-stress, high-stakes issues. We work together to develop a strategy that minimizes stress and risk, while staying focused on the desired result.
Faruki is a litigation firm led by trial lawyers. Our lawyers demonstrate a consistently high level of competency based on our knowledge of the client, nuances of the client’s business and industry, and the intricacies of the law. We take trial practice seriously. While not all cases will be tried, our clients understand and appreciate that we keep the endgame in sight because it gives them the most direct and efficient path to a favorable outcome.
Our reputation for excellence starts with each client relationship. Clients find that our intellect and experience serve them well, leading to consistent and efficient achievement of their goals.