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Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2315.32

Asserting contributory fault

Effective: April 7, 2005; Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 80 - 125th General Assembly

(A) Sections 2315.32 to 2315.36 of the Revised Code do not apply to actions described in section 4113.03 of the Revised Code.

(B) The contributory fault of the plaintiff may be asserted as an affirmative defense to a tort claim, except that the contributory fault of the plaintiff may not be asserted as an affirmative defense to an intentional tort claim.

Official source: Ohio Laws & Administrative Rules (Legislative Service Commission). Reproduced from public-domain Ohio statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.