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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
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Greene County Agricultural Society v. Liminggreen2 sentences2025In 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. | 4 | 11 |
Cater v. City of Clevelandgreen2 sentences2008Parenti 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. | 2 | 27 |
Colbert v. City of Clevelandgreen2 sentences2013Colbert 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). | 1 | 12 |
Cramer v. Auglaize Acresgreen2 sentences2011Civ.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. | 1 | 7 |
Bykova v. Cleveland Div. of Watergreen1 sentence2025Bykova, 2025-Ohio-552, at ¶ 12 (8th Dist.), citing Colbert v. Cleveland, 2003-Ohio-3319 , ¶ 7. | 1 | 1 |
Ruckman v. Smithgreen1 sentence2025Chapter 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. | 1 | 1 |
Firstenergy Corp. v. City of Clevelandgreen2 sentences2021FirstEnergy 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. | 1 | 1 |
Conley v. Shearergreen1 sentence2012Conley 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. | 1 | 1 |
| Sanek v. Duracote Corp.green | 1 | 1 |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Ohio. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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Cater v. Cleveland
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2 sentences2025R.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 . | 8 | 2003–2025 |
Lambert v. Clancy
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2 sentences2021Lambert 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 . | 3 | 2016–2021 |
Greene Cty. Agricultural Soc. v. Liming
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2 sentences2019In 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. | 3 | 2014–2019 |
State v. Bonnell (Slip Opinion)
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2 sentences2021First, 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. | 2 | 2020–2021 |
Williams v. First United Church of Christ
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2 sentences2017Williams 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. | 2 | 2017–2017 |
Smith v. McBride
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2 sentences2016Id., 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 . | 2 | 2016–2016 |
McConnell v. Dudley (Slip Opinion)
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1 sentence2023“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 . | 1 | 2023–2023 |
Pelletier v. Campbell (Slip Opinion)
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2 sentences2021Pelletier 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 . | 1 | 2021–2021 |
State v. Johnson
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1 sentence2019Cuyahoga 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. | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Broadvue Motors, Inc. v. Maple Hts. Police
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1 sentence2019Notwithstanding 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). | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Dresher v. Burt
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1 sentence2015Id. {¶ 12} Courts employ a three-tier test to determine whether a political subdivision is immune from liability for tort claims under R.C. | 1 | 2015–2015 |
Temple v. Wean United, Inc.
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2 sentences2013Duncan 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. | 1 | 2013–2013 |
State ex rel. Duncan v. City of Mentor City Council
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2 sentences2013Duncan 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. | 1 | 2013–2013 |
Frazier v. Clinton Cty. Sheriff's Office, Ca2008-04-015 (11-24-2008)
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1 sentence2009Frazier, 2008-Ohio-6064 , 2008 WL 4964322 , at ¶ 28, citing Cater v. Cleveland (1998), 83 Ohio St.3d 24, 28 , 697 N.E.2d 610 . | 1 | 2009–2009 |
Fabrey v. McDonald Village Police Department
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2 sentences2009After 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. | 1 | 2009–2009 |
Johnson v. Calhoun, 23725 (2-13-2008)
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1 sentence2008No. 23725, 2008-Ohio-549 : "In determining whether a political subdivision is immune from liability, this Court must engage in a three-tier analysis. | 1 | 2008–2008 |
State Ex Rel. Hanson v. Guernsey County Board of Commissioners
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1 sentence2008Bd. 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. | 1 | 2008–2008 |
Parenti v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
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1 sentence2008Parenti 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)). | 1 | 2008–2008 |
Duff v. Ohio Bd. of Commrs., Unpublished Decision (7-9-2004)
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1 sentence2008Duff 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. | 1 | 2008–2008 |
Shalkhauser v. City of Medina
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1 sentence2008Parenti 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)). | 1 | 2008–2008 |
Goad v. Cuyahoga County Board of Commissioners
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1 sentence2008Bd. 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. | 1 | 2008–2008 |
Henkle v. Henkle
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1 sentence2007Henkle 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. | 1 | 2007–2007 |
| Koos v. Central Ohio Cellular, Inc. green | 1 | 2004–2004 |
| York v. Ohio State Highway Patrol green | 1 | 2004–2004 |
| Hergenroder v. Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles neutral | 1 | 2004–2004 |
| Harless v. Willis Day Warehousing Co. green | 1 | 2003–2003 |
| Armbruster v. West Unity Police Department neutral | 1 | 2002–2002 |
| State v. McLean green | 1 | 1993–1993 |
| State v. Jones green | 1 | 1993–1993 |
| Silcott v. Dahlberg green | 1 | 1993–1993 |
| Van Fossen v. Babcock & Wilcox Co. green | 1 | 1990–1990 |
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.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.