State ex rel. Nix v. City of Cleveland

Relators assert that they are entitled to a writ of mandamus compelling respondents to provide access to the requested records under R.C. 149.43.

Initially, to the extent that relators’ requests encompass the PCIR Unit investigative file, their claim is barred by res judicata. State ex rel. Russo v. Deters (1997), 80 Ohio St.3d 152,154, 684 N.E.2d 1237,1238-1239. We previously held that this investigative file is exempt from disclosure under R.C. 149.43. Master, 76 Ohio St.3d 340, 667 N.E.2d 974.2

In addition, relators’ claims are moot insofar as they request access to records that they either…