Harris v. Ohio Dep't of Veterans Servs.

{¶ 34} Because I find that Harris's complaint fails to state a claim for relief in mandamus, I would affirm the judgment of the common pleas court. Because the majority does not, I respectfully dissent.

{¶ 35} In support of its motion to dismiss in the trial court, the Ohio Veterans' Homes ("OVH") argued that Harris's "currently pending SPBR appeal constitutes an adequate remedy at law until he exhausts his administrative remedies." (Trial Ct. Decision at 6.) I agree.

{¶ 36} "The exhaustion of administrative remedies doctrine requires a person to exhaust available statutory administrative…