Brown v. City of Cincinnati

Plaintiff-appellant, Tyson Brown, appeals from the trial court’s order granting summary judgment in favor of the city of Cincinnati (“city”), the defendant-appellee, on his claim for personal injuries allegedly caused by a police officer’s negligence. In his assignment of error the plaintiff contends that the trial court erroneously concluded that the city is immune from liability for injuries to rescuers in connection with R.C. 2921.23, which imposes a duty upon a private citizen to come to the aid of a law officer. The assignment is well-taken.

Plaintiff observed a suspect in custody…