Borkowski v. Abood

{¶ 1} In this discretionary appeal, we consider the scope of a trial judge’s immunity from civil liability. For the reasons that follow, we hold that such immunity is not lost when a judge acts in excess of jurisdiction.

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{¶ 2} This action began when appellee, A.J. Borkowski Jr., filed a complaint against appellant, Judge Charles D. Abood, alleging “negligence, acting in a clear absence of all jurisdiction and bad faith.” Among other things, Borkowski requested $1,000,000 in damages. Borkowski’s complaint arises from an underlying eviction proceeding in which Borkowski was a defendant and…