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Statements Constitute Defamation and Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress When Made With Actual Malice and When Conduct is Found to be “Extreme and Outrageous”

In the case Al-Aroud v. McCoy, 2021-Ohio-3832, the Fifth District Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court’s decision granting judgment in favor of the plaintiffs where the defendant’s acts were intentional and malicious. Here, the plaintiffs brought an action against the defendant alleging defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress after the defendant called a […]

City Immune from Liability in Negligent Maintenance of Sidewalk Action

In the case Williams v. Cincinnati, 2021-Ohio-3801, the First District Court of Appeals held that the trial court erred in denying a city’s motion for judgment on the pleadings since the city had governmental immunity. Here, the plaintiff brought a negligence action against the city after the plaintiff tripped and fell on a sidewalk in […]

The Ohio Department of Health Issues New School Quarantine Guidance

The Ohio Department of Health released updated school quarantine guidance this week. The guidance provides additional quarantine options for schools termed “Mask to Stay” and “Test to Play”. These options are voluntary for schools to adopt. The “Mask to Stay” option provides guidance as to students who have had direct contact with an individual who […]