Chrisman v. Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction

Everett Burton, Judge.

{¶ 1} Plaintiffs Robert L. Chrisman et al. filed this action against defendant, Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (“DRC”), asserting claims for relief in wrongful death and survivorship and seeking a declaration that the substantive provisions of R.C. Chapter 2743 are unconstitutional. The issues of liability and damages were bifurcated, and the case proceeded to trial on the issue of liability.

{¶ 2} On July 19, 1996, plaintiffs’ decedent, Craig Chrisman, was killed when the bicycle he was riding was struck head-on by a motor vehicle operated by Thurman…