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Merit Decision: No Civil-Service-Law Based Greeley Claim for Probationary Public Employee. James Miracle v. Ohio Department of Veterans’ Servs.

By Marianna Bettman on August 23, 2019

“We nevertheless conclude that R.C. 124.27(B) and Ohio’s civil- service scheme as a whole do not express a clear public policy that would support recognizing a wrongful-discharge tort for probationary employees. The General Assembly has spoken clearly: probationary employees do not enjoy the same rights and protections afforded to tenured civil servants.”

Justice French, opinion…

What’s On Their Minds: Can Public Employment Statutes Support Greeley claims? James Miracle v. Ohio Department of Veterans’ Services and Office of the Governor

By Marianna Bettman on May 6, 2019

Update: On August 20, 2019, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.

“If 124.27 supposedly makes all probationary employees at-will, then why did the legislature bother mentioning unsatisfactory employees in there?”

Justice Donnelly, to the Deputy State Solicitor

“Aren’t you asking us to give more…

What’s On Their Minds: Do Statutory Penalties Against Employers Preclude Common Law Wrongful Termination Claims by Employees? Christine House v. Bruce Iacovelli, et al.

By Marianna Bettman on April 29, 2019

Update: On February 12, 2020, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.

On April 23, 2019, the Supreme Court of Ohio heard oral argument in Christine House v. Bruce Iacovelli, et al., 2018-0434. At issue is whether the statutory penalties for employers imposed…

Oral Argument Preview: Do Statutory Penalties Against Employers Preclude Common Law Wrongful Discharge in Violation of Public Policy Claims by Employees? Christine House v. Bruce Iacovelli, et al.

By Marianna Bettman on April 15, 2019

Update: On February 12, 2020, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.

Read an analysis of the oral argument here.

On April 23, 2019, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in Christine House v. Bruce Iacovelli, et al., 2018-0434. At…

Court Dismisses McGowan v. Medpace, Inc. As Improvidently Accepted.

By Marianna Bettman on April 13, 2017

On April 12, 2017, by a vote of 4-3, the court dismissed as improvidently accepted McGowan v. Medpace, Inc., 2017-Ohio-1340. Chief Justice O’Connor and Justices O’Donnell, Kennedy, and French formed the majority. Because Justices Fischer and DeWine sat on this case when it was decided by the First District Court of Appeals, Judges Timothy…