Carbone v. Overfield

The question presented in this case is whether the defense of sovereign immunity is available to a board of education in an action seeking damages for injuries allegedly caused by the negligence of the board’s employees. Appellant argues that the board of education is not protected under the doctrine of governmental immunity. We agree.

In Enghauser Mfg. Co. v. Eriksson Engineering Ltd. (1983), 6 Ohio St. 3d 31, 32-33, this court held that “* * * immunity from tort liability heretofore judicially conferred upon local governmental units is hereby abrogated.” Enghauser is merely an extension of…