Parks v. Stronger Berger

Citations

• 2019 Ohio 968

Syllabus

Core Terms: public record court of claims R.C. 2743.75 R.C. 149.43 R.C. 149.011(A) R.C. 121.22 R.C. Chapter 3517 political action committee functional equivalent case of first impression substantial public interest. Overview: Requester sought copies of invoices, meeting minutes, and bank statements from a political action committee, claiming that it was the functional equivalent of a public office. The special master found that the complaint constituted a case of first impression that involved an issue of substantial public interest. The special master recommended the court dismiss the case under R.C. 2743.75(C)(2) without prejudice to requester commencing an action in mandamus under R.C. 149.43(C)(1). Respondent filed objections. Outcome: The court found no error of law or other defect on the face of the special master's decision and adopted the report and recommendation as its own.