· 12/11/2025

Phillips v. Independence

Citations

  • 2025 Ohio 5511

Syllabus

R.C. 2744.02; political-subdivision immunity; negligence; proprietary function; governmental function; summary judgment; genuine issue of material fact. Summary judgment in favor of the city was appropriate where none of the claimed exceptions to political-subdivision immunity under R.C. 2744.02 applied. The accident did not involve a proprietary function, a physical defect on the building or grounds of the city, or a negligent failure to keep roads in good repair.

Judges: Klatt

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