Givens v. Ohio Dept. of Rehab. & Corr.

Citations

• 2017 Ohio 819

Syllabus

Summary judgment Civ.R. 56 inmate independent contractor. The court found no issue of material fact surrounding the relationship between Correction Corporation of America and defendant, and the relationship was one of an independent contractor rather than an agency relationship. As Lake Erie Correctional Institution is owned, operated, and maintained by CCA, ODRC is not liable for the alleged negligent acts of CCA's staff. Summary judgment granted in favor of defendant.