Summerville v. City of Forest Park

{¶ 1} In this appeal, we reconcile R.C. 2744.02(C) with R.C. 2744.09(E) and determine whether the denial of a motion for summary judgment in which a political subdivision or its employee sought federal qualified immunity from claims brought under Section 1983, Title 42, U.S.Code is a final, appealable order.

{¶ 2} R.C. Chapter 2744 governs political-subdivision immunity. Pursuant to R.C. 2744.02(C), orders denying employees of a political subdivision immunity from liability under any provision of law are final, appealable orders. R.C. 2744.01(D) defines the term “law” to include federal laws.

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