Maxey v. Dept. of Rehab. & Corr.

Citations

• 2026 Ohio 2130

Syllabus

Civ. R. 56, Motion for Summary Judgment, Negligence, Physical Injury. Plaintiff alleged that he suffered physical injuries when a corrections officer discharged chemical mace in his housing unit. Defendant presented evidence that all the alleged actions taken in relation to plaintiff's claims arose at Lake Erie Correctional Institution, a private prison operated by CoreCivic, an independent contractor. The court found that there were no genuine issues of material fact that CoreCivic was an independent contractor, not an agent of defendant; thus, defendant could not be held liable. Defendant's motion for summary judgment was granted.