Froehlich v. Ohio Department of Mental Health

{¶ 1} In this case, we are asked to determine whether the statute of limitations begins to run for a malicious prosecution claim when a grand jury issues a no-bill of indictment, or when the prosecutor later determines not to pursue any further criminal charges against the plaintiff. We hold that a cause of action accrues for *287malicious prosecution when a no-bill is issued and that the statute of limitations is not extended by continuing conversations with a prosecutor concerning additional charges.

{¶ 2} Patricia Froehlich, the appellant, appeals from a judgment of the Franklin County Court of…