Supportive Solutions, L.L.C. v. Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow

*24French, J.

{¶ 1} In this appeal, we consider whether a trial court’s decision denying a defendant leave to assert the defense of political-subdivision immunity via an amended answer is a final, appealable order. We hold that it is because the denial of a political subdivision’s motion for leave to file an amended answer to assert the affirmative defense of political-subdivision immunity denies that political subdivision the benefit of the alleged immunity pursuant to R.C. 2744.02(C).

Facts and Procedural History

{¶ 2} We gave a detailed history of this case in State ex rel. Electronic Classroom…