Ohio Court of Appeals August 12, 1987, 12844 (Siglow v. Smart)

lead-opinion

George, J.

Plaintiff-appellant, Gerald Siglow, was injured when he went to help his neighbor, Edward G. Smart, defendant-appellee in this case, apprehend a burglar in Smart’s home. The injury occurred when the butt of a shotgun wielded by Smart in an attempt to subdue the would-be burglar struck Siglow’s hand. Siglow brought suit against Smart for medical expenses and lost wages.