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Volume 3, Issue 3 Charles E. Boyk December 2009 Law Offices, LLC 405 Madison Avenue Suite 1200 Attorneys Toledo, Ohio 43604 Chuck Boyk, Michael Bruno,

Phone: 419.241.1395 and Dale Emch Toll-Free: 1.800.637.8170 The Boyk Bulletin Fax: 419.241.8731 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Inside this Issue Owens nursing students take Love for Lupe 2 on college with lawsuit The Boyk Distinction 2 ursing students at their ac- We’re on the Web! Local Business Spotlight 3 Owens Community creditation. Stay out of the Doghouse 3 N College may not be Attorney able to look forward to the Chuck Hummus and Pita Chips www.CharlesBoyk-law.com 4 “seamless transfer” that the Boyk was Cases of Interest 4 school promoted after it was interviewed discovered that the Owens by local We Have Six Offices nursing program lost its ac- news sta- to Serve You creditation from the National tions includ- New address or phone number? Help us stay current by letting us know! League for Nursing Accredit- ing WTOL, Channel 13’s Andre Grimes interviews Chuck Boyk Call Anneke at 419.720.4452 or email her at [email protected] Downtown Toledo ing Commission. Fox 36, and 405 Madison Avenue The attorneys at Charles E. 13 ABC on the Owens issue. Owens was informed that they Suite 1200 Boyk Law Offices, LLC have During his interviews, could lose their accreditation Uncle Jim Kurt’s Toledo, Ohio 43604 filed a lawsuit in the Wood Chuck said Owens committed in 2007, and then was stripped 419.241.1395 County Court of Common a bait-and-switch. of the accreditation in July “How-Is-It-This-Easy?” Hey, Kids! 800.637.8170 Toll-free Pleas on behalf of nursing stu- “Owens promised through 2009. Under those circum- Cases of Interest 419.241.8731 Fax dents who feel they have been their „seamless transfer‟ adver- stances, Owens had an obliga- Hummus & Pita Chips There is still time to enter the misled by the college. tisements that the students tion to inform the students our office is handling West Toledo The lawsuit alleges that would get a good education about the accreditation loss For Hummus: 38-year-old woman was told by her 4032 Secor Road Owens Community College that had some value because instead of allowing them to 3 cans chick peas, drained & rinsed Dear Santa doctors that she had cancer. After Suite A 2-3 Tablespoons olive oil did not fulfill the obligation to there was accreditation. Now enroll in fall semester un- contest! Send us your she underwent a complete hysterec- Toledo, Ohio 43623 their nursing students to main- that‟s not the case,” he said. 1/4 cup lemon juice aware. 1 cup tahini (sesame seed paste) Letter to Santa, making sure tomy, it was discovered that an error South Toledo tain its accreditation status. It “Owens should be ashamed of Accepting tuition money 4 cloves crushed garlic was made and that the woman never 5241 Southwyck Blvd. also claims Owens failed to themselves.” through the nursing students‟ Salt and pepper to taste to include the good deed you had cancer at all. inform their students that it lost The suit also alleges that See Owens nursing, pg 2 Suite 108B

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Page 2 Volume 3, Issue 3 The Boyk Bulletin Page 3 Boyk Law Offices team up with Kiss FM to build local woman a new home Local gem provides one-of-a-kind jewelry n a span of two months, Lupe Service Masters, Charles E. Boyk Law grace she has here is a jewelry store tucked clients, which is why I make sure their plete without Ramos lost her 13-year-old son, Offices created the Love for Lupe pro- shown others away on Main St. in downtown pieces are done with great care, thought, Jewels, Jodi‟s Jose Renteria, and her brother, ject. even after she I Sylvania that is one of the gems and meaning.” teacup York- Leonel Ramos, 20, in a car accident, Through the amazing support and lost everything T of northwest Ohio. Jodi has been fascinated with jewelry shire terrier. At 9 and lost her home to a fire. donations of local businesses and indi- is simply amaz- The Rock Garden, owned by jeweler ever since she was a little girl. years old, Jewels After hearing about the tragedies on viduals, Love for Lupe was able to ing. ” Jodi Cooke, has been at 5665 Main “I used to break apart my faux jewelry has been to work 92.5 Kiss FM, our office wanted to gather enough materials to build Lupe, Volunteers are since 2003. and hide the gems in my super-secret with Jodi ever help. In conjunction with Steve Remy 29, and her two surviving children, still needed to As a fine stone jewelry shop that spe- treasure chest (my mom‟s double boiler since she came and the Andrew Z in the Morning Leslie, 7, and Jaime, 6, a brand new build the home, cializes in custom designs, The Rock pan) under my bed,” Jodi said. home from the Show, Siravo Construction, Deb Win- home. and there are Garden provides customers with one-of- She attended Bedford High School, breeders. Many tersmith, Deb Gyori and Jim Potter of The old home was demolished in materials on the Jodi Cooke & her dog, Jewels a-kind pieces that cannot be found any- and chose Sylvania as the location for customers come ReMax, and Shannon McCarthy of November, and construction has al- build list that the where. The secret to their uniqueness is her shop since her mother and grandpar- in just to see her. ready started on the new house. While Love for Lupe the fact that Jodi designs and creates ents grew up there. The Rock Garden has extended its it is hard to promise an exact move-in Project must each individual piece by hand, from the Many of the employees at our office hours for the holiday season, and is date, Love for Lupe would love to obtain before the sketch to the final have used Jodi‟s expertise when finding open Mondays 10-5, have the home completed by Christ- home can be product. jewelry to mark important events in our Tuesdays 11-7, mas of this year. completed. Lupe’s family during a happier time. Left to Right: Leslie, “Jewelry is so lives. Wednesdays, Thurs- “We are so excited to help Lupe If you would Guadalupe, Jose, and Jaime personal, and is “My husband and I went to The Rock days, and Fridays 10 Ramos,” Leslie Rombkowski, our of- like to help in often given during Garden to find the perfect wedding -6, and Saturdays 10 fice manager, said. “She is a very de- this life-changing project, call our milestones,” Jodi rings,” Sally Ellis, our medical records -4. Appointments serving person, even outside of the office at 800.637.8170, Deb said. “I am hon- analyst said. “Not only did they cost less are welcome outside tragedy that she has experienced at Wintersmith at 419.902.0996 or visit ored to be blessed than it would at a commercial jewelry of normal business such a young age. The kindness and www.LoveForLupe.com. Lupe Ramos stands in front the home’s remains with these reflec- store, but we have rings that no other hours and can be tions of moments couple in the world has!” made by calling From the sketch to the

Owens nursing, cont. from page 1 student. in time with my The Rock Garden would not be com- 419.882.3121. final product enrollment can be viewed as fraudulent The nursing program problems also The Boyk Distinction Jodi’s storefront on Main St. misrepresentation. Had the students affect all registered nursing students as s a service to our clients and Stay out of the doghouse with these holiday gift-giving tips known in July that the nursing program a whole. The legal questions, amongst friends, we offer free mem- ewels the Dog has seen countless buy the gift. Most women only expect had lost its accreditation, they might others, common to the entire class in- bership into our Key Return A men come through the door of her you to take the time to be thoughtful three have had time to transfer to another clude whether Owens: Program. school. With Owens only releasing in 1. Breached an implied obligation to J owner‟s store, The Rock Garden, at times a year: Christmas, anniversaries, Each person receives a key tag that the last minute, hoping to find a present and birthdays. You don‟t need to break October the fact that they lost their ac- students to maintain its accreditation is designed to help lost keys find creditation, it was too late for the stu- status with the Nursing Accrediting that will keep them out of the doghouse. the bank with your gift, women just want their way home. Each tag has a To throw these helpless guys a bone to know that they mean more to you than dents to apply at a different school. Commission. number that is linked to your name. After the lawsuit was filed, our office 2. Breached a duty to disclose to the this year, Jewels has compiled the Top the time it takes to make the arrange- So, if someone finds your keys, we requested that the court consider the students that as early as 2007 it was in Ten Ways to Stay Out of the Doghouse ments for a poker tournament. case as a class-action. jeopardy of losing its accreditation. can easily get them back in your this Holiday Season: 6. Some retailers register gifts or al- The class-action would include all 3. Concealed information from stu- hands. 1. Never give a woman a Thigh Master ready know your wife‟s or girlfriend‟s students at Owens Community College dents as to the status of accreditation at Whoever finds the keys will re- or any other piece of workout equipment tastes. Always take advantage of a spe- ceive a reward from our office, so WHATSOEVER for an anniversary or cialty shop like this. They can do the enrolled in the registered nursing pro- any time. Jewels the Dog gram between July 1, 2009 and No- 4. Made a fraudulent representation they have an extra incentive to re- Christmas present. thinking and creating for you. vember 6, 2009 who are adversely im- regarding its accreditation status to the turn them. 2. When your wife or girlfriend says, 7. As tempting as it may be, never, un- 9. Sometimes thinking of “firsts” can pacted by the loss of the program‟s students. Since its start two years ago, we “Oh, isn‟t that pretty?,” she is really say- der any circumstances, re-gift a present. If help you think of good gifts to give. Buy accreditation with the Nursing Accred- 5. Committed an unfair or deceptive have helped at least 20 sets of keys ing, “I would LOVE it if you bought that you don‟t know what to do with an old her a DVD of the first movie you saw for me!” piece of jewelry, take it to a custom jew- together, a gift certificate to the restaurant iting Commission. practice to students under Ohio‟s Con- get back to their owners. If you or Since there are approximately 460 sumer Sales Practices Act. 3. In my nine years of working at the elry shop like the Rock Garden and have from your first date, or a CD of music someone you know could benefit Rock Garden with Jodi, I have never them reset the stones in a new design that that was popular when you had your first nursing students affected by the unac- If you would like more information from this free program, contact credited program, a class action suit on the Owens nursing student lawsuit, heard a woman say, “Oh, that diamond is suits your girl‟s tastes. kiss. Then write a little note explaining Anneke at 419.720.4452 or email WAY too big for my hand!” 8. Don‟t be afraid to talk to your wife or your purchase. would be more practical than trying to contact our office at 800.637.8170 or her at [email protected]. file suit on behalf of each and every visit www.CharlesBoyk-law.com. 4. I have only met one woman who girlfriend‟s friends. Not only will contact- 10. Whatever you decide to buy, wanted a garage door opener as a present ing them for ideas help you decide what accompanying the gift with a card is A Note to Our Readers Charles E. Boyk Law Offices, LLC has created this newsletter for our clients, friends, and colleagues to provide general and practical information. It is not intended for legal advice and should not be viewed as a solicitation. We hope you find this publication to be a helpful and valuable addition to your mail. However, if at any time you wish to be removed from our mailing list, or update your (this is RARE, and in most cases, lethal - to buy, but you might just score brownie imperative. Find one that is meaningful, contact information, please contact Anneke at 1.800.637.8170 or via email at akurt@charlesboyk -law.com. don‟t do it!). points with them for being a thoughtful then hand-write a nice message. She will 5. Don‟t wait until the last minute to guy. remember your words for years to come!