Seikel v. City of Akron

Whitmore, Judge.

{¶ 1} Defendant-appellant, the city of Akron, appeals from the decision of the Summit County Court of Common Pleas denying its motion for summary judgment. This court reverses and remands the matter.

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{¶ 2} On May 20, 2006, Shannon Seikel, the nine-year-old daughter of Thomas and Kelly Seikel (collectively, “the Seikels”), was injured when a tree fell upon the vehicle in which she was traveling while on Memorial Parkway in Akron. Shannon sustained serious and debilitating medical injuries as a result. The tree that struck the vehicle fell from a lot that is owned by Akron.

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