State ex rel. Kesterson v. Kent State Univ.

Analysis

{¶ 14} Kent State contends that it fully responded to Kesterson's February 2, 2016 request by February 25, 2016. In contrast, Kesterson asserts that Kent State did not complete its response.

Timeliness of Kent State's production of responsive records

{¶ 15} Kesterson argues that because Kent State provided additional responsive documents in October and November 2016, up to nine months after her request, it violated its statutory duty under R.C. 149.43(B) to promptly prepare and provide all responsive records "within a reasonable period of time." Indeed, "[s]tatutory damages may be…