Adams v. Davenport, Unpublished Decision (9-8-2006)

# Adams v. Davenport Court Decision Summary **What Happened** Adams had a dispute with his employer, John W. Davenport, Sr., over a security deposit. When Adams left his job, Davenport kept money from the deposit but did not provide a detailed explanation of what damages he was claiming. Ohio law requires employers to give workers an itemized list explaining exactly why they're keeping any security deposit money. **What the Court Decided** The court ruled in Adams's favor. The judge found that Davenport violated Ohio's legal requirement by failing to provide the itemized list of damages. Adams won his case and received $500 in damages, plus court costs and interest. The employer's counterclaim was rejected. **Why This Matters for Workers** This case protects workers' right to transparency with their security deposits. Employers cannot simply withhold money without explaining why. If your employer keeps your deposit, you have the right to receive a detailed breakdown of claimed damages. If they don't provide this, you may have grounds to pursue the money in court, just as Adams did.