Section 2744.01 | Political Subdivision Tort Liability Definitions.
Effective: October 12, 2016 Latest Legislation: House Bill 158 – 131st General Assembly As used in this chapter: (A) “Emergency call” means a call to duty, including, but not limited to, communications from citizens, police dispatches, and personal observations by peace officers of inherently dangerous situations that demand an immediate response on the part of […]
Section 2744.02 | Governmental Functions and Proprietary Functions of Political Subdivisions.
Effective: September 29, 2007 Latest Legislation: House Bill 119 – 127th General Assembly (A)(1) For the purposes of this chapter, the functions of political subdivisions are hereby classified as governmental functions and proprietary functions. Except as provided in division (B) of this section, a political subdivision is not liable in damages in a civil action […]
Section 2744.03 | Defenses – Immunities.
Effective: April 9, 2003 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 106 – 124th General Assembly (A) In a civil action brought against a political subdivision or an employee of a political subdivision to recover damages for injury, death, or loss to person or property allegedly caused by any act or omission in connection with a governmental or […]