Columbus Southern Power Co. v. Ohio Department of Transportation

Young, Judge.

This matter is before this court upon the appeal of Columbus Southern Power Company (“CSP”), appellant, from the decision of the Franklin County Common Pleas Court which sustained the motion to dismiss the action for lack of jurisdiction filed by appellees, Ohio Department of Transportation (“ODOT”) et al. As a result of the 1-670 highway project, appellant vacated certain property and relocated its equipment and facilities. Pursuant to R.C. 163.58, appellant filed an application with ODOT in order to be compensated for its relocation expenses. ODOT denied appellant’s application…