Opinion ID: 856802
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Heading: DePugh Realty (Seller’s Agents)

Text: The district court granted summary judgment to DePugh Realty on seven claims. R. 141 (Op. & Order at 12–15) (Page ID #2073–76). On appeal, the Milners contest only the OCSPA claim. They argue that DePugh Realty violated OCSPA by operating under a fictitious name that had not been registered with the Secretary of State. Appellants’ Br. at 23–24. As previously explained, see supra note 3, failing to register a fictitious name constitutes “a deceptive and unfair practice [under OCSPA] only when used by the entity in connection with some effort to avoid its responsibilities to consumers.” Charvat v. Farmers Ins. Columbus, Inc., 897 N.E.2d 167, 182 (Ohio Ct. App. 2008). The Milners have not alleged any deceptive acts tied to the use of the name DePugh Realty. Accordingly, the district court was correct to find that no genuine dispute existed.