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 of Gabbard v. Madison Local School Dist Bd. Of Edn., Slip Opinion No. 2021-Ohio-2067, the Ohio Supreme Court held that a school board authorizing school district employees to carry a deadly weapon does not comply with Ohio law. Here, parents of students enrolled in the school district argued that the adopted resolution […]
In the case of Hughes v. Youngstown State Univ., 2021-Ohio-2079, the Tenth District Court of Appeals held that a police officer did not have a claim for discrimination against the University for refusing to consider his application for police chief. Here, the police officer argued that by refusing to consider the officer’s application and hiring […]
In the case of Trimbach v Bath Twp., 2021-Ohio-2058, the Second District Court of Appeals held that an employee did not demonstrate an adequate factual basis to bring a wrongful discharge as violation of public policy claim. Here, the employee argued that his dismissal qualified as an exception to Ohio’s at-will employment doctrine because it […]
In the case of Montgomery Cty.. Bd. of Trustees v. Fraternal Order of Police, Ohio Labor Council, Inc., Slip Opinion No. 2021-Ohio-2052, the Second District Court of Appeals held that the arbitration decision ordering the reinstatement of a police officer was valid. Here, a police officer filed a grievance after being terminated for violating department […]
In the case of Makse v. Summit Cty. Executive, 2021-Ohio-2026, the Ninth District Court of Appeals upheld a decision modifying a disciplinary order for a Social Programs Supervisor. The city argued that it was improper for the court to make such a modification and requested that the original order implementing a six-month suspension and mandated […]
In the case of Sun Bldg. Ltd. Partnership v Value Learning & Teaching Academy, Inc., 2021-Ohio-2008, the First District Court of Appeals upheld every allocation of damages assigned by the lower court except the liability assigned under Ohio’s racketeering statute, as the contracts at issue did not constitute a pattern of corrupt activity. Here, a […]
The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) has issued new guidance which expands their December 2020 guidance and further addresses questions regarding vaccination of employees. The new guidance confirms that the federal equal opportunity laws do not prevent employers from requiring all employees to be vaccinated, so long as accommodations for those seeking exemptions […]
In the case of Robert Mercer v. Brian Goans, et al., 2021-Ohio-1948, the Eighth District Court of Appeals held that an employee’s claim for defamation and racial discrimination was properly dismissed because the employee could not offer any evidence to support their claim other than their own testimony. Here, the employee claimed their 30-day suspension […]