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three-tier analysis in Ohio

70 Ohio opinions name it 3 courts 1990–2025 15 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Ohio courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (9)

CaseFollowedCited
Greene County Agricultural Society v. Liminggreen
ohio · 2000 · cited in 11 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2002–2025
2 sentences

2025In Greene County Agricultural Society v. Liming, 89 Ohio St.3d 551, 556-557 (2000), the Supreme Court of Ohio explained the three-tier analysis required for determining if immunity applies to a political subdivision: R.C.

2024In Greene County Agricultural Society v. Liming, 89 Ohio St.3d 551 , 556- 557 (2000), the Supreme Court of Ohio explained the three-tier analysis required for determining if immunity applies: R.C.

411
Cater v. City of Clevelandgreen
ohio · 1998 · cited in 27 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2000–2025
2 sentences

2008Parenti v. Goodyear Tire Rubber Co. , 66 Ohio App. 3d 826 , 829 (1990). {¶ 6} "Determining whether a political subdivision is immune from liability requires a three-tier analysis." Shalkhauser v. Medina , 148 Ohio App. 3d 41 , 2002-Ohio-222 , at ¶ 14 (citing Cater v. Cleveland , 83 Ohio St. 3d 24 , 28 (1998)).

2000Again, we apply the three-tier analysis set forth in Cater v. Cleveland, 83 Ohio St.3d 24, 28 , 697 N.E.2d 610 , 614-615.

227
Colbert v. City of Clevelandgreen
ohio · 2003 · cited in 12 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2008–2024
2 sentences

2013Colbert v. Cleveland, 99 Ohio St.3d 215 , 2003-Ohio-3319 , 790 N.E.2d 781, ¶ 7-9 . {¶14} Under this three-tier analysis, the court reaches the end of its inquiry when the acts or omissions of a political subdivision do not fit under any of the five exceptions enumerated in R.C. 2744.02(B).

2013Colbert v. Cleveland, 99 Ohio St.3d 215 , 2003-Ohio-3319 , 790 N.E.2d 781, ¶ 7-9 . {¶14} Under this three-tier analysis, the court reaches the end of its inquiry when the acts or omissions of a political subdivision do not fit under any of the five exceptions enumerated in R.C. 2744.02(B).

112
Cramer v. Auglaize Acresgreen
ohio · 2007 · cited in 7 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2008–2018
2 sentences

2011Civ.R. 56. {¶ 22} The three-tier analysis that governs the application of sovereign immunity to a political subdivision pursuant to Chapter 2744 of the Ohio Revised Code, is set forth in Cramer v. Auglaize Acres, 113 Ohio St.3d 266 , 2007-Ohio-1946 , 865 N.E.2d 9, ¶14-16 , quoting Colbert v. Cleveland, 99 Ohio St.3d 215 , 2003-Ohio-3319 , 790 N.E.2d 781 , ¶7-9: {¶ 23} “Determining whether a political subdivision is immune from tort liability pursuant to R.C.

2011Civ.R. 56. {¶ 22} The three-tier analysis that governs the application of sovereign immunity to a political subdivision pursuant to Chapter 2744 of the Ohio Revised Code, is set forth in Cramer v. Auglaize Acres, 113 Ohio St.3d 266 , 2007-Ohio-1946 , 865 N.E.2d 9, ¶14-16 , quoting Colbert v. Cleveland, 99 Ohio St.3d 215 , 2003-Ohio-3319 , 790 N.E.2d 781 , ¶7-9: {¶ 23} “Determining whether a political subdivision is immune from tort liability pursuant to R.C.

17
Bykova v. Cleveland Div. of Watergreen
ohioctapp · 2025 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Bykova, 2025-Ohio-552, at ¶ 12 (8th Dist.), citing Colbert v. Cleveland, 2003-Ohio-3319 , ¶ 7.

11
Ruckman v. Smithgreen
· 2022 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Chapter 2744 establishes a three-tier analysis to determine whether a political subdivision is immune from liability.” Ruckman v. Smith, 2022-Ohio-1813, ¶ 12 (11th Dist.), citing Greene Cty.

11
Firstenergy Corp. v. City of Clevelandgreen
ohioctapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021FirstEnergy Corp. v. Cleveland, 179 Ohio App.3d 280 , 2008-Ohio-5468 , 901 N.E.2d 822, ¶ 7 (8th Dist.). {¶30} The Ohio Supreme Court has outlined a three-tier analysis for determining whether a political subdivision is entitled to immunity under R.C.

2021FirstEnergy Corp. v. Cleveland, 179 Ohio App.3d 280 , 2008-Ohio-5468 , 901 N.E.2d 822, ¶ 7 (8th Dist.). {¶30} The Ohio Supreme Court has outlined a three-tier analysis for determining whether a political subdivision is entitled to immunity under R.C.

11
Conley v. Shearergreen
ohio · 1992 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012Conley v. Shearer, 64 Ohio St.3d 284, 292 (1992). {¶35} In determining whether a political subdivision is immune from liability, this Court must engage in a three-tier analysis.

11
Sanek v. Duracote Corp.green
ohio · 1989 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Ohio. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (31)

CaseCitedYears
Cater v. Cleveland green
ohio · 1998
2 sentences

2025R.C. 2744.02(B).’” Hortman [v. Miamisburg, 2006-Ohio-4251 ,] ¶ 14, quoting Cater [v. Cleveland, 1998-Ohio-421 .] The third tier of political subdivision immunity analysis comes into operation if it is determined that one of the exceptions to immunity under R.C. 2744.02(B)(1) through (5) applies.

2009Cater v. Cleveland (1998), 83 Ohio St.3d 24 , 28 , 1998-Ohio-421 , 697 N.E.2d 610 .

82003–2025
Lambert v. Clancy green
ohio · 2010
2 sentences

2021Lambert v. Clancy, 125 Ohio St.3d 231 , 2010-Ohio-1483 , 927 N.E.2d 585, ¶ 8 .

2021Lambert v. Clancy, 125 Ohio St.3d 231 , 2010-Ohio-1483 , 927 N.E.2d 585, ¶ 8 .

32016–2021
Greene Cty. Agricultural Soc. v. Liming neutral
ohio · 2000
2 sentences

2019In Greene County Agricultural Society v. Liming, 89 Ohio St.3d 551 , 556–557, 2000-Ohio-486 , 733 N.E.2d 1141 , the Supreme Court of Ohio explained the three tier analysis required for determining if sovereign immunity applies: Delaware County, Case No. 18 CAH 08 0059 and 18 CAH 08 0062 13 R.C.

2015Chapter 2744. {¶10} In Greene County Agricultural Society v. Liming, 89 Ohio St.3d 551 , 556- 557, 2000-Ohio-486 , the Supreme Court of Ohio explained the three tier analysis required for determining if sovereign immunity applies: R.C.

32014–2019
State v. Bonnell (Slip Opinion) green
ohio · 2014
2 sentences

2021First, the trial court must find that “consecutive service is necessary to protect the public from future crime or to punish the offender.” Id.

2020First, the trial court must find that “consecutive service is necessary to protect the public from future crime or to punish the offender.” Id.

22020–2021
Williams v. First United Church of Christ green
ohio · 1974
2 sentences

2017Williams v. First United Church of Christ (1974), 37 Ohio St.2d 150 [ 309 N.E.2d 924 ]. {¶ 16} In Greene County Agricultural Society v. Liming, 89 Ohio St.3d 551 , 556-557, 733 N.E.2d 1141 (2000), the Supreme Court of Ohio explained the three tier analysis required for determining if sovereign immunity applies: R.C.

2017Williams v. First United Church of Christ (1974), 37 Ohio St.2d 150 [ 309 N.E.2d 924 ]. {¶ 16} In Greene County Agricultural Society v. Liming, 89 Ohio St.3d 551 , 556-557, 733 N.E.2d 1141 (2000), the Supreme Court of Ohio explained the three tier analysis required for determining if sovereign immunity applies: R.C.

22017–2017
Smith v. McBride green
ohio · 2011
2 sentences

2016Id., citing Smith v. McBride, 130 Ohio St.3d 51 , 2011-Ohio-4674, ¶ 13 ; Lambert at ¶ 8 .

2016Id., citing Smith v. McBride, 130 Ohio St.3d 51 , 2011-Ohio-4674, ¶ 13 ; Lambert at ¶ 8 .

22016–2016
McConnell v. Dudley (Slip Opinion) green
ohio · 2019
1 sentence

2023“The first tier of the sovereign-immunity analysis involves the general grant of immunity to political subdivisions by R.C. 2744.02(A)(1) * * * .” McConnell v. Dudley, 158 Ohio St.3d 388 , 2019-Ohio-4740, ¶ 21 .

12023–2023
Pelletier v. Campbell (Slip Opinion) green
· 2018
2 sentences

2021Pelletier v. Campbell, 153 Ohio St.3d 611 , 2018-Ohio-2121 , 109 N.E.3d 1210, ¶ 15 .

2021Pelletier v. Campbell, 153 Ohio St.3d 611 , 2018-Ohio-2121 , 109 N.E.3d 1210, ¶ 15 .

12021–2021
State v. Johnson green
ohioctapp · 2016
1 sentence

2019Cuyahoga No. 102449, 2016-Ohio-1536, ¶ 16 , the trial judge discussed how the defendant committed multiple crimes and described the crimes as “heinous” and “terrible.” The Eighth District stated, “we might even be able to stretch the trial court's statements that these crimes were heinous and happened on several occasions to equate to a finding under the third part of the three-tier test under R.C. 2929.14(C)(4)(b).” Id. at ¶ 16.

12019–2019
Broadvue Motors, Inc. v. Maple Hts. Police green
ohioctapp · 1999
1 sentence

2019Notwithstanding the foregoing, inexplicably, the trial court stated that, “[r]egardless of the court’s conclusions in the three tier analysis the court finds that the Lorain County Sheriff 3 under the unique facts and circumstances of this case is not as a matter of law immune from liability.” In concluding that genuine issues of material fact remained and the Sheriff was therefore not entitled to the benefit of immunity, the trial court appears to have primarily relied upon Broadvue Motors, Inc. v. Maple Hts., 135 Ohio App.3d 405 (8th Dist.1999).

12019–2019
Dresher v. Burt green
ohio · 1996
1 sentence

2015Id. {¶ 12} Courts employ a three-tier test to determine whether a political subdivision is immune from liability for tort claims under R.C.

12015–2015
Temple v. Wean United, Inc. green
ohio · 1977
2 sentences

2013Duncan v. Mentor City Council, 105 Ohio St.3d 372 , 2005-Ohio-2163 , 826 N.E.2d 832, ¶ 9 , citing Temple v. Wean United, Inc., 50 Ohio St.2d 317, 327 , 364 N.E.2d 267 (1977). {¶8} The Ohio Supreme Court has outlined a three-tier analysis for determining whether a political subdivision is entitled to immunity under R.C.

2013Duncan v. Mentor City Council, 105 Ohio St.3d 372 , 2005-Ohio-2163 , 826 N.E.2d 832, ¶ 9 , citing Temple v. Wean United, Inc., 50 Ohio St.2d 317, 327 , 364 N.E.2d 267 (1977). {¶8} The Ohio Supreme Court has outlined a three-tier analysis for determining whether a political subdivision is entitled to immunity under R.C.

12013–2013
State ex rel. Duncan v. City of Mentor City Council green
ohio · 2005
2 sentences

2013Duncan v. Mentor City Council, 105 Ohio St.3d 372 , 2005-Ohio-2163 , 826 N.E.2d 832, ¶ 9 , citing Temple v. Wean United, Inc., 50 Ohio St.2d 317, 327 , 364 N.E.2d 267 (1977). {¶8} The Ohio Supreme Court has outlined a three-tier analysis for determining whether a political subdivision is entitled to immunity under R.C.

2013Duncan v. Mentor City Council, 105 Ohio St.3d 372 , 2005-Ohio-2163 , 826 N.E.2d 832, ¶ 9 , citing Temple v. Wean United, Inc., 50 Ohio St.2d 317, 327 , 364 N.E.2d 267 (1977). {¶8} The Ohio Supreme Court has outlined a three-tier analysis for determining whether a political subdivision is entitled to immunity under R.C.

12013–2013
Frazier v. Clinton Cty. Sheriff's Office, Ca2008-04-015 (11-24-2008) green
ohioctapp · 2008
1 sentence

2009Frazier, 2008-Ohio-6064 , 2008 WL 4964322 , at ¶ 28, citing Cater v. Cleveland (1998), 83 Ohio St.3d 24, 28 , 697 N.E.2d 610 .

12009–2009
Fabrey v. McDonald Village Police Department green
ohio · 1994
2 sentences

2009After proceeding through the three-tier analysis of R.C. 2744 , the Duff court concluded that R.C. 2744.03 (A)(6)(b) removes immunity from employees of a political subdivision for acts that are committed "`with malicious purpose, in bad faith or in a wanton or reckless manner [.]'" Id. at ¶ 31, quoting Fabrey v. McDonald Village Police Dept. (1994), 70 Ohio St.3d 351 , 356 , 639 N.E.2d 31 , 35 ; Cater at 32-33.

2009After proceeding through the three-tier analysis of R.C. 2744 , the Duff court concluded that R.C. 2744.03 (A)(6)(b) removes immunity from employees of a political subdivision for acts that are committed "`with malicious purpose, in bad faith or in a wanton or reckless manner [.]'" Id. at ¶ 31, quoting Fabrey v. McDonald Village Police Dept. (1994), 70 Ohio St.3d 351 , 356 , 639 N.E.2d 31 , 35 ; Cater at 32-33.

12009–2009
Johnson v. Calhoun, 23725 (2-13-2008) neutral
ohioctapp · 2008
1 sentence

2008No. 23725, 2008-Ohio-549 : "In determining whether a political subdivision is immune from liability, this Court must engage in a three-tier analysis.

12008–2008
State Ex Rel. Hanson v. Guernsey County Board of Commissioners green
ohio · 1992
1 sentence

2008Bd. of Commrs. (1992), 65 Ohio St.3d 545 , 548 . {¶ 6} In determining whether a political subdivision is immune from liability, this Court must engage in a three-tier analysis.

12008–2008
Parenti v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. green
ohioctapp · 1990
1 sentence

2008Parenti v. Goodyear Tire Rubber Co. , 66 Ohio App. 3d 826 , 829 (1990). {¶ 6} "Determining whether a political subdivision is immune from liability requires a three-tier analysis." Shalkhauser v. Medina , 148 Ohio App. 3d 41 , 2002-Ohio-222 , at ¶ 14 (citing Cater v. Cleveland , 83 Ohio St. 3d 24 , 28 (1998)).

12008–2008
Duff v. Ohio Bd. of Commrs., Unpublished Decision (7-9-2004) green
ohioctapp · 2004
1 sentence

2008Duff v. Coshocton County, Ohio Bd. of Commrs. , Coshocton App. No. 03-CA-019, 2004-Ohio-3713 , citing Peterson , supra at 166 . {¶ 9} When examining immunity pursuant to R.C. 2744, a court engages in a three-tier analysis to determine whether a political subdivision is immune from liability.

12008–2008
Shalkhauser v. City of Medina green
ohioctapp · 2002
1 sentence

2008Parenti v. Goodyear Tire Rubber Co. , 66 Ohio App. 3d 826 , 829 (1990). {¶ 6} "Determining whether a political subdivision is immune from liability requires a three-tier analysis." Shalkhauser v. Medina , 148 Ohio App. 3d 41 , 2002-Ohio-222 , at ¶ 14 (citing Cater v. Cleveland , 83 Ohio St. 3d 24 , 28 (1998)).

12008–2008
Goad v. Cuyahoga County Board of Commissioners green
ohioctapp · 1992
1 sentence

2008Bd. of Commrs. (1992), 79 Ohio App.3d 521 , 523-524 . {¶ 14} The three-tier analysis that governs the application of sovereign immunity to a political subdivision pursuant to Chapter 2744 of the Ohio Revised Code, is set forth in Cramer v. Auglaize Acres , 113 Ohio St.3d 266 , 2007-Ohio-1946 , ¶ 14-16 , quoting Colbert v. Cleveland , 99 Ohio St.3d 215 , 2003-Ohio-3319 , ¶ 7-9 : {¶ 15} "Determining whether a political subdivision is immune from tort liability pursuant to R.C.

12008–2008
Henkle v. Henkle green
ohioctapp · 1991
1 sentence

2007Henkle v. Henkle (1991), 75 Ohio App.3d 732 , 735 . *Page 4 {¶ 8} In determining whether a political subdivision is immune from liability, this Court must engage in a three-tier analysis.

12007–2007
Koos v. Central Ohio Cellular, Inc. green
ohioctapp · 1994
12004–2004
York v. Ohio State Highway Patrol green
ohio · 1991
12004–2004
Hergenroder v. Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles neutral
ohioctapp · 2003
12004–2004
Harless v. Willis Day Warehousing Co. green
ohio · 1978
12003–2003
Armbruster v. West Unity Police Department neutral
ohioctapp · 1998
12002–2002
State v. McLean green
ohioctapp · 1993
11993–1993
State v. Jones green
ohio · 1990
11993–1993
Silcott v. Dahlberg green
ohio · 1990
11993–1993
Van Fossen v. Babcock & Wilcox Co. green
ohio · 1988
11990–1990

Statutes the citing opinions construe

OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 3746.24 (11) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 3314.07 (8) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2743.02 (6) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2921.01 (4) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2505.02 (3) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2929.11 (3) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2929.12 (3) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2929.14 (3) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2929.16 (3) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2953.08 (3) USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

OH 70 (1990–2025) LA 14 (1987–2002) OK 5 (1990–2006) IL 3 (1992–2006) TN 2 (2013–2013) MT 2 (1988–2024) MD 2 (2009–2025) NV 2 (1995–1995)

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