Booth v. Lazzara

Citations

• 2026 Ohio 225

Syllabus

The trial court did not err in applying R.C. 5122.34 to the plaintiff's claims where each of the allegations concerned a mental health professional's assistance in the hospitalization or discharge of a person subject to hospitalization pursuant to R.C. 5122.01(B)(3). The plain language of R.C. 5122.34 applies to such claims. The trial court did not err in awarding summary judgment to the defendant-physician where he presented sufficient evidence to establish a prima facie showing that he acted in good faith in his treatment and discharge of the patient, and the plaintiff failed to present sufficient evidence to rebut that showing. WITH DISSENTING OPINION.