B.E.R. v. Columbus City School Dist.

Citations

• 2025 Ohio 582

Syllabus

Trial court erred in granting summary judgment in favor of driver of motor vehicle on claim for negligent operation of a motor vehicle brought by administrator of the estate of a child pedestrian. Trial court erred in failing to consider whether the heightened duty of care afforded child pedestrians applied. Trial court properly granted summary judgment in favor of city school district pursuant to the doctrine of political subdivision immunity under R.C. Chapter 2744 on administrator's claims for negligent operation of a motor vehicle and reckless actions.