Hopkins v. Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Auth.

Citations

• 247 N.E.3d 472
• 2024 Ohio 2265

Syllabus

Political subdivision immunity final judgment journalized entry abuse of discretion discovery jurisdiction due process deadline affirmative defense. The trial court did not abuse its discretion when it refused to consider appellant's untimely immunity defense. Appellant's motion for summary judgment, alleging the affirmative defense of political subdivision immunity, was filed without leave of court and provided the nonmoving party insufficient time to respond. The trial court has inherent authority to manage its docket, absent an abuse of discretion. Appellant did not request a continuance of the trial date and consideration of the motion would have prejudiced appellee.