Perkins v. Norwood City Schools

The issue presented by this appeal is whether Norwood City Schools is immune from liability under R.C. 2744.03(A)(5). Appellee asserts that it is entitled to immunity from appellants’ suit pursuant to R.C. 2744.01 et seq., which set forth the provisions regarding tort liability for political subdivisions. No one disputes that the Norwood City Schools is a political subdivision. See R.C. 2744.01(F) and 2744.01(C)(2)(c).

R.C. 2744.02(A)(1) generally provides political subdivisions with immunity from personal injury claims subject to statutory exception. It provides, in part:

“Except as provided…