King v. Williams

The issue presented in this case is whether the driver of an emergency medical services vehicle operated by the city of Akron, and the city itself, qualify for immunity from liability under R.C. 701.02. Because this court finds that the defendants-appellees’ actions fall within the protection of the aforementioned statute the granting of summary judgment in their favor was appropriate.

Initially, it should be noted that the court of appeals affirmed the grant of the motion for summary judgment on the basis that the city was protected by the doctrine of sovereign immunity. See Wooster v. Arbenz…