In the case McGuire v. City of Newark, 2020-Ohio-4226, 2020 Ohio App. LEXIS 3114, an Ohio court of appeals found that in a police officer’s gender discrimination and retaliation action under R.C. 4112.99 and 4112.02 against the city, summary judgment for the city was in error regarding her claim of hostile work environment since male officers, including plaintiff’s training officer, made unwelcome comments based on her gender, her superiors did not investigate her claims of sexual harassment, and there was a genuine issue of material fact whether the cumulative comments and actions towards the plaintiff were sufficiently severe or pervasive to affect conditions of her employment. To read this case, click here.
Authors: Matthew John Markling and the McGown & Markling Team.
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