Gardner v. N. Royalton

[Cite as Gardner v. N. Royalton,

2026-Ohio-1723.] IN THE COURT OF CLAIMS OF OHIO SCOTT GARDNER Case No. 2025-01014PQ Requester Special Master Sarah Pierce v. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION CITY OF NORTH ROYALTON Respondent {¶1} This matter is before me for a report and recommendation. R.C.2743.75(F). I recommend that the court (1) grant respondent’s March 25, 2026, motion to dismiss, and (2) order requester to bear the costs of this case. I. Background A. The public records request {¶2} On November 4, 2025, Requester Scott Gardner submitted a public records request to Respondent City of North…