Ohio court allows lawsuit on pool ejection

CINCINNATI (AP) — A federal appeals court says a man can pursue his lawsuit against Cincinnati for being kicked out of a city pool after being accused of staring at kids and lurking around.

A 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel says Robert Kennedy’s claims, if proved in trial, could show his constitutional right to due process was violated.

The panel says confiscating Kennedy’s $10 pool token three years ago and ordering him to stay away from public recreation department property was wrong if he broke no rules or wasn’t charged with a crime.

City Solicitor John Curp says Kennedy was banned only from one pool, and that was justified because parents and pool staff raised concerns.

Kennedy’s attorney says he wants to restore his client's good name and protect his rights.