Gatlin v. Pickaway Correctional Inst., (Ohio 2002)

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[Cite as Gatlin v. Pickaway Correctional Inst., 2002-Ohio-7239.]

IN THE COURT OF CLAIMS OF OHIO

VINCENT L. GATLIN, #423-226 : P.O. Box 209 Orient, Ohio 43146 : Case No. 2002AD

Plaintiff : MEMORANDUM DECISION

v. :

PICKAWAY CORRECTIONAL : INSTITUTION : Defendant

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For Defendant: Gregory C. Trout, Chief Counsel Department of Rehabilitation and Correction 1050 Freeway North Columbus, Ohio 43229

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THE COURT FINDS THAT:

On August 2, 2002, plaintiff, Vincent L. Gatlin, filed a complaint against defendant, Pickaway Correctional Institution, alleging his personal property was lost while under defendant's control. Plaintiff seeks damages in the amount of $20.00;

On October 15, 2002, defendant filed an investigation report admitting liability and acknowledging plaintiff suffered damages in the amount of $20.00.

THE COURT CONCLUDES THAT:

I find, by a preponderance of the evidence, negligence by defendant has been shown. Baisden v. Southern Ohio Correctional Facility (1977), 76AD; Stewart v. Ohio National Guard (1979), 78AD;

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[Cite as Gatlin v. Pickaway Correctional Inst., 2002-Ohio-7239.]

Plaintiff has suffered damages in the amount of $20.00.

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DANIEL R. BORCHERT Deputy Clerk

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[Cite as Gatlin v. Pickaway Correctional Inst., 2002-Ohio-7239.]

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