In the case of Axelrod v. Dept. of Commerce, 2019-Ohio-1820, the Ohio Court of Claims adopted a special master’s report and recommendation (2019-Ohio-1821) finding that a public records request seeking any and all copies of files, documents, and communications “relating to” an entity that worked with a public office was overly broad. In this case, […]
In the case of Tuslaw Local School Dist. Bd. of Edn. v. CT Taylor Co., Inc., 2019-Ohio-1731, an Ohio appellate court held that Ohio’s construction statute of repose – i.e., R.C. 2305.131 –restricts the time lawsuits may be brought by public entities based on construction incidences to ten years after an incidence occurs. In prior […]
Teachers change the lives of millions of children every day, and their work and impact extends far beyond the boundaries of the classroom – “Out of This World.” Teachers play a pivotal role in our children’s lives, inspiring a lifelong love of learning and discovery and making a difference in their well-being and long-term success. […]
On May 10, 2019, Matthew John Markling is giving a legal update to superintendents at the Fairfield County Educational Service Center. The Fairfield County Educational Service Center exists for the purpose of providing student centered educational leadership and supportive services to meet the individual and collective needs of the staff, students and boards of education […]
In the case of Berdysz v. Boyas Excavating, Inc., 2019-Ohio-1639, an Ohio appellate court recognized that a breach of contract claim is an exception to a city’s immunity from liability under R.C. Chapter 2744. In this case, city residents brought a nuisance and breach of contract action against a city after the development of property […]
In the case of State ex rel. Cleveland v. Russo, Slip Opinion No. 2019-Ohio-1595, the Ohio Supreme Court held that a common pleas court patently and unambiguously lacked jurisdiction over a dispute where the matter only involved an alleged unfair labor practice by an employer. This case involved a dispute between a public employer and […]