RC 2307.60 allows for the recovery of monetary compensation for criminal acts, including attorney fees and punitive damages if the plaintiff has ample evidence. Must the defendant be convicted of the crime for the statute to apply? The Ohio Supreme Court says no. In Buddenberg v. Weisdack, 2020-Ohio-3832, the Ohio Supreme Court held that the […]
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Political Subdivision Tort Liability – Immunity Under RC 2744.02(A)(1)
Under RC 2744.02(A)(1), political subdivisions and their employees are immune from tort liability (meaning legal responsibility for personal injury and property damage) in performing either a governmental or proprietary function, subject to certain exceptions. Political subdivisions include municipal corporations, townships, counties, school districts, and similar entities. Several exceptions to this general grant of immunity include: […]