Cleveland Police Patrolmen's Ass'n v. City of Cleveland

Kabpinski, Judge.

Appellant, city of Cleveland, appeals from the judgment of the common pleas court that issued a writ of mandamus compelling the city to disclose certain investigatory reports to appellee, Cleveland Police Patrolmen’s Association (“CPPA”). On appeal, the city argues that the trial court erred by issuing the writ, because one of the investigatory reports is exempt from public disclosure under Ohio law. For the following reasons, the judgment of the common pleas court is affirmed.

This dispute centers on an investigation as to whether city employees were improperly voiding…