Lee v. Dept. of Rehab. & Corr.

[Cite as Lee v. Dept. of Rehab. & Corr.,

2026-Ohio-3688.] IN THE COURT OF CLAIMS OF OHIO JEROME LEE, JR. Case No. 2025-00895JD Plaintiff Magistrate Gary Peterson v. DECISION OF THE MAGISTRATE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION AND CORRECTION Defendant {¶1} Plaintiff, formerly an inmate in the custody and control of defendant, brings this action for negligence. The court previously dismissed plaintiff’s medical claim and constitutional claim. The issues of liability and damages were not bifurcated, and the case proceeded to trial on the issue of negligence. Findings of Fact {¶2} On August 5,…