KINSMAN, Ohio - A former Kinsman Fire Chief had a federal judge rule in his favor Friday in a case involving the chief and an EMT giving a person Narcan.

The lawsuit was brought against Cory Van Kanegan by lawyers for Jordan Aulizio, the man who was had Narcan adminstered to him during a July 2023 arrest.

Aulizio was arrested during an incident at a Dollar General store where he was reportedly "about to pass out," according to court records. The filing details first responders asking several questions which are met with incoherent and unintelligible responses.

Medical personnel at the scene noted Aulizio had "pinpoint pupils" and that he was in no condition to walk away from the scene.

According to court records, Van Kanegan and EMTs gave Narcan to Aulizio even though he stated that h

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