6,138 employment law court rulings from public federal records (1964–2026)
1189 of 5525 adjudicated opinions ended in a plaintiff win.
Wrongful termination claims arise when an employee is fired in violation of federal or state law, public policy, or an employment contract. While most employment is at-will, employers cannot terminate employees for illegal reasons such as discrimination, retaliation, or exercising legal rights. These cases examine whether the stated reason for termination was pretextual.
Employers most frequently appearing in wrongful termination rulings.
educational service center, treasurer, special audit, findings for recovery, breach of contract, duty to defend, severance pay, vacation leave, sick leave, summary judgment, performance incentives, motion to stay discovery, consideration, illusory, public policy, R.C. 3313.22, R.C. 3319.16,…
workers compensation disability and suitability of substitute employment makework
Career State employee After-acquired-evidence doctrine (McKennon rule) Procedural due process requirements.
workers compensation disability and suitability of substitute employment makework
Career State employee After-acquired-evidence doctrine (McKennon rule) Procedural due process requirements.
The trial court dismissed appellant's complaint without prejudice because it concluded that the complaint contained a "medical claim" and that appellant had failed to satisfy Civ.R. 10(D)(2), governing the pleading of such claims. The court correctly concluded that the complaint contained a…
CIVIL - definition of employee, independent contractor unemployment benefits R.C. 4141.282 just cause fraud right to control work OAC 4141-3-05(B) affirmed trial court's finding applicant was an independent contractor.
This appeal arises from Shelby County's decision to terminate Appellee's employment for non-compliance with the County's residency requirement. The Civil Service Merit Board ("CSMB") reversed the termination of Appellee's employment and reinstated him with back pay. On appeal, the Shelby County…
Appellant/employee brought this retaliatory discharge case against Appellee, his former employer. Appellant alleged that he was fired in retaliation for claiming workers' compensation benefits. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of the employer, finding that Appellant failed to meet…
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Data sourced from public federal court records via CourtListener.com. Case outcomes extracted using AI analysis. This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The classification of claim types is based on automated analysis and may not reflect the full scope of each case.