Wrongful Termination Cases

R.C. 4113.52, whistleblower, Civ.R. 12(B)(6), failure to state a claim, motion to dismiss, wrongful discharge in violation of public policy

Limitations agreement contained in an employment application is enforceable as a contract where it is supported by consideration in the form of the employer's promise to review the prospective employee's application.

Sealing of records-R.C. 2953.33(B)-Questions explicitly requiring disclosure of sealed convictions on Department of Developmental Disabilities applications to renew registration as adult-services worker did not violate R.C. 2953.33(B) because questions were directly and substantially related to appellant's position with appellee and his qualifications for adult-services registration-Court of appeals' judgment affirming appellant's termination for dishonestly answering the questions affirmed.

Trial court abused its discretion in denying motion for default on claim for breach of independent contractor agreement where plaintiff's complaint stated facts going to each element of his claim and defendant LLC failed to answer through licensed attorney. Default judgment was properly denied as to defamation claim because plaintiff's claim relied on self-republication doctrine which has not been adopted in Ohio.

Workers' compensation-Permanent total disability-Voluntary abandonment of workforce-Denial of writ of mandamus affirmed.

Trial court properly granted summary judgment in favor of employer where employee failed to present evidence sufficient to create a genuine issue of material fact in support of his claims of age discrimination, wrongful termination in violation of public policy, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and negligent retention.

Administrative Law, Dismissal of Career State Employee, Whether the Findings were Supported by Substantial Evidence, Whether Dismissal Decision was Arbitrary and Capricious, Just Cause Analysis, Due Process of Law