Court decisions from across the country have implications right here in Ohio. Here is a selection of recent cases, and why they matter.
In the case Martcheva v. Dayton Bd. of Edn., 2021-Ohio-3524, the Second District Court of Appeals found that the trial court’s calculation of damages for a teacher that was reinstated to a comparable position and the award of attorney fees for a Board of Education (“Board”) was proper. Here, the teacher was terminated based on […]
The United States Department of Education has released a document entitled “Return to School Roadmap: Development and Implementation of Individualized Education Programs in the Least Restrictive Environment under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.” The document provides guidance regarding certain Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”) requirements and provides other information for state and local […]
In the case State ex rel. Hayslip v. State Teachers Ret. Sys. Bd., 2021-Ohio-3495, the Tenth District Court of Appeals held that the State Teachers Retirement Board of Ohio had substantial evidence to support its denial of a teacher’s requested medical retirement benefits. Here, a teacher appealed the decision which denied the teacher’s medical retirement. […]
In the case Schlegel v. Summit Cty., 2021-Ohio-3451, the Ninth District Court of Appeals held that the county has immunity from a property owner’s negligence claim regarding a drainage ditch near the property owner’s home. Here, the property owner alleged the county was negligent in the performance and provision of a proprietary function. The county […]
In the case Love v. Columbus, 2021-Ohio-3494, the Tenth District Court of Appeals held that the trial court did not err in granting summary judgment in favor of the employer in a racial discrimination action. Here, the employee worked for the city of Columbus and alleged that the employee was fired on the basis of […]
In the case Love v. Columbus, 2021-Ohio-3494, the Tenth District Court of Appeals held that the trial court did not err in granting summary judgment for an employer when the employee failed to show that their termination was based on racial discrimination. Here, the employee argued that the court erred in failing to conclude that […]
In the case State ex rel. Johnstone v. Cincinnati, Slip Opinion No.2021-Ohio-3393, the Ohio Supreme Court held that a municipal civil service commission can not require a police officer, other than a patrol officer, to serve more than twelve months in a current rank before being eligible for promotion. Here, a lieutenant with the City […]
The Ohio Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments on October 6, 2021 in the case of Warrensville Heights City School Dist. Bd. of Educ. v. Beachwood City School Dist. Bd. of Educ. The Court is set to decide a dispute between two districts in an issue that stems from thirty-one years ago. In […]