Lifeguard’s Chair Choice Is Not a ‘Physical Defect’ Under Immunity Law, State High Court Says

The majority said a “physical defect” under Ohio’s political-subdivision tort liability statute requires a tangible flaw in property and cannot be pinned to a public employee’s decision.

       

The majority said a “physical defect” under Ohio’s political-subdivision tort liability statute requires a tangible flaw in property and cannot be pinned to a public employee’s decision.