Rogers v. City of Youngstown

The primary question presented for our review is whether the city had a duty, pursuant to R.C. 2744.07(A)(1), to defend appellee in the suit filed in federal court by Rogers, appellee’s sister. R.C. 2744.07(A)(1) provides, in relevant part, that:

“Except as otherwise provided in this division, a political subdivision shall provide for the defense of an employee, in any state or federal court, in any civil action or proceeding to recover damages for injury, death, or loss to persons or property allegedly caused by an act or omission of the employee in connection with a governmental or…