Hanson v. Kynast
Ohio Supreme Court
494 N.E.2d 1091, 24 Ohio St. 3d 171 (1986)
- Written by Jennifer Flinn, JD
Facts
Brian Hanson (plaintiff) was a student-athlete who played lacrosse for Ohio State University. Hanson was injured while participating in a lacrosse game against Ashland University (Ashland) (defendant). During the game, Hanson suffered a paralyzing injury during an altercation with William Kynast (defendant), a lacrosse player for Ashland. Kynast did not receive a scholarship to play lacrosse for Ashland and was not compensated for his participation in the sport. Rather, Kynast paid tuition to attend Ashland. Hanson filed a negligence lawsuit against Ashland and Kynast, arguing that because Kynast was acting as an agent for Ashland, Ashland was liable for Kynast’s conduct that caused Hanson’s injuries under the theory of respondeat superior. Ashland filed a motion for summary judgment. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of Ashland, ruling that no agency relationship existed between Kynast and Ashland. The appellate court reversed, ruling that genuine issues of material fact were present on the issue of agency. Ashland appealed.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Parrino, J.)
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