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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE OHIO CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION

December 18, 2014 Lobby Hearing Room, Rhodes Office Tower

Columbus, Ohio

CALL TO ORDER

Chairman Hubert called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. Commissioners Present: Chairman Leonard Hubert Commissioner Lori Barreras Commissioner William W. Patmon, III Commissioner Tom Roberts A quorum was present. OCRC Staff Present: G. Michael Payton, Executive Director; Keith McNeil, Regional Counsel/Director of Operations; Stephanie Bostos Demers, Chief Legal Counsel; Desmon Martin, Director of Enforcement and Compliance; Darlene Newbern, Toledo Regional Director; Aman Mehra, Columbus Regional Director; Norman Gibson, Dayton Regional Director; Vera Boggs, Cleveland/Akron Regional Director; Bradley Dunn, Reconsideration Supervisor; Beyan Asoba, Reconsideration Supervisor; Lori Anthony, Chief, Civil Rights Section – Ohio Attorney General’s Office; and Sandra Aukeman, Administrative Assistant.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

MOTION by Commissioner Roberts to approve the November 20, 2014 minutes. Second by Commissioner Barreras. Roll Call Vote:

Chairman Leonard Hubert YES Commissioner Tom Roberts YES Commissioner William W. Patmon, III YES Commissioner Lori Barreras YES Motion carried.

OCRC MINUTES of 31 December 18, 2014

CONFIRMATION OF STAFF FINDINGS

1. Complainant’s Request for Reconsideration – Vacate Original No Probable Cause Finding and Grant for Further Review

Antar Tariq Rowe v. Cellco Partnership dba VerizonWireless COL71(40853)03132014 22A-2014-01518C Steven Ballmer v. State of Ohio, Department of Health COLB1(41005)05232014 22A-2014-02235C Benjamin S. Karikari v. HCR Manor Care Services, Inc., dba Heartland of Westerville COL71(41036)06092014 22A-2014-02342C

Robert Friedman v. Manifesto Grato, LLC COLG1(41203)08222014 22A-2015-00071F Moresetta Smart v. Family Medicine of Stark County, Inc. AKRG3(37334)03032014 22A-2014-01375F Moresetta Smart v. Family Medicine of Stark County, Inc. AKRG3(37440)05012014 22A-2014-02065F Amy Jo Zenner v. Maplewood Area Joint Vocational School dba Maplewood Career Center AKRA3(37504)06262014 22A-2014-02300C Kenia Wagner v. Laura’s Home, The City Mission CLEH4(42420)04102014 AMENDED 22A-2014-01666F Edgar Hardin v. Nancy L. Agin CLEH4(42591)08072014 22A-2014-02732F Carl C. Newman v. State of Ohio, Department of Rehabilitation and Correction CLE74(42603)08202014 22A-2014-02747C Carl C. Newman v. State of Ohio, Department of Rehabilitation and Correction CLE74(42693)10232014 22A-2015-00178C


Complainant’s Request for Reconsideration – Vacate Original No Probable Cause Finding and Grant for Further Review - continued

Elaine Butler v. Summit County Adult Probation CLEA3(37352)03112014 22A-2014-01390C Major Wright, Jr. v. Trugreen Limited Partnership DAYA6(24196)03052014 22A-2014-01403C Major Wright, Jr. v. Rent-A-Center, Inc. DAYA6(24287)04252014 22A-2014-01849C

2. Complainant’s Request for Reconsideration – Vacate Original No Jurisdiction Finding and Grant for Further Review

Charles D. Copeland v. Prestige Delivery Systems, LLC CLEA4(42677)100092014 22A-2015-00137C

3. Respondent’s Request for Reconsideration – Grant for Further Review

Leanne A. Hall v. Earth Fare, Inc. COL71(40724)01082014 22A-2014-00944C

4. Withdrawal of Charge with Settlement; Dismiss Formal Complaint – Submitted by the Attorney General’s Office

Fair Housing Resource Center v. Ernest Jurkuta a.k.a. Ernest J. Farrell CLEH4(39937)10142009 05-10-0192-8 22A-2010-01310F Complaint No. 10-HOU-CLE-39937 Willie Thomas v. Welded Tubes, Inc. CLEA4(41875)02202013 22A-2013-01518C Complaint No. 13-EMP-CLE-41875


5. Cease and Desist Order – Submitted by the Attorney General’s Office Fair Housing Center v. John A. Galbraith, owner TOLH2(34477)04012011 22A-2011-01965F Complaint No. 11-HOU-TOL-34477 Tina M. Whitenburg et al v. John A. Galbraith, Owner TOLH2(34510)04122011 22A-2011-02076F Complaint No. 11-HOU-TOL-34510

6. Probable Cause – Schedule Conciliation

Karen L. Tyus-Youngblood v. DMS Robinwood Properties, LLC and Advanced Realty/Management Inc. COLH1(40992)05192014 22A-2014-02233F AMENDED Rubbie Hardeman v. St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center* TOLB2(36398)02192014 22A-2014-01185C *Split recommendation; Probable Cause finding on the basis of Retaliation. No Probable Cause finding on the basis of Race. Luis R. Vizcarrondo v. State of Ohio, Department of Rehabilitation and Correction* CLEA4(42387)03212014 AMENDED 22A-2014-01546C *Split recommendation; Probable Cause finding on the basis of Sex. No Probable Cause finding on the bases of Age and National Origin. Miami Valley Fair Housing Center, Inc. v. Juanita Minton DAYH6(24219)03172014 04-14-0715-8 22A-2014-01488F

7. Issue Formal Complaint Shannon Mock v. Laborer's Local #530

COL71(40719)12232013 22A-2014-00918C



Issue Formal Complaint – continued Kevin Roshon Houston v. American Electric Power Service Corp. * COL71(40737)01162014 22A-2014-00999C *Commissioner Patmon recused himself from participation in this case. Kiantha Armstrong v. Lee Chuan Wang and Lianggou Hong DAYH6(24454)07182014 05-14-1230-8 22A-2014-02628F

8. Ratify Conciliation Agreement and Consent Order Prior to Final Determination –

Close

Felix Hanks v. Dietz Management Company COL71(40929)04212014 22A-2014-01901C Jeana J. Curry v. Winegardner and Hammons, Inc., dba Columbus Marriott Northwest COL71(41214)08272014 22A-2014-02993C Josie Glover v. Nationstar Mortgage LLC AKRH4(42441)04292014 05-14-1113-8 22A-2014-01972F Vanessa Gabriel v. Myron Baker dba Myron Roberts Management, Myron Baker and Robert Dragin dba Baker and Dragin, and Charles Hyde, Property Manager AKRH4(42713)10292014 AMENDED 05-15-0098-8 22A-2015-00374F Azure Gray v. Conklin and Morris Properties, LLC and Rebecca Conklin AKRH2(36661)08122014 05-14-1572-8 22A-2014-02682F Housing Research and Advocacy Center v. Zohreh Parsian and Monammadreza Rowshanbakhtfardian CLEH4(42662)10022014 05-15-0054-8 22A-2015-00052F


Ratify Conciliation Agreement and Consent Order Prior to Final Determination – Close – continued

Barbara Castaneda v. Dan Deaton and Macie, LLC CLEH3(37654)10242014 05-15-0085-8 22A-2015-00206F Jo Ann Darst v. Capital Health Services

ADRA1(41237)09092014 22A-2015-00232C Ross A. Heisler v. Fee Corporation ADRA1(41293)10012014 22A-2015-00427C Gary Thomas v. Central Aluminum Company, LLC ADR71(41404)11102014 22A-2015-00557C Gregg D. Lewis v. McCoy Landscape Services, Inc. ADR71(41407)11102014 22A-2015-00553C Patty Crozier et al v. Jane E. Bowes, Owner et al ADRH2(36822)10092014 05-15-0032-8 22A-2015-00091F Patrick L. Messenger v. Westminster Management dba Georgetown Village Apartments ADRB2(36860)10302014 22A-2015-00201C Shenyra J. Harris v. Americare Health Services, LLC ADRB2(36876)11102015 22A-2015-00329C Fair Housing Contact Service, Inc. v. Carmen Swihart ADRH3(37634)09302014 05-14-1685-8 22A-2015-00043F Robert A. Litchfield v. LUCOR-Jiffy Lube ADRA6(24596)10012014 22A-2015-00309C


Ratify Conciliation Agreement and Consent Order Prior to Final Determination – Close – continued

Miami Valley Fair Housing Center, Inc. vs. J.L. Zimmerman Realty, LLC, et al.; Joseph Coates, Statutory Agent; S.W.F. Inc., et al Grover Brown, Jr., Statutory Agent ADRH6(24657)10282014 22A-2015-00295F Tim Thines v. Colonial Surface Solutions ADRB6(24675)11032014 22A-2015-00525C

9. Withdrawal of Charge with Settlement

Tabitha Ann Adkins v. State of Ohio, Department of Rehabilitation and Correction COL71(41081)06302014 22A-2014-02594C Sheila Ingram v. Pomegranate Health Systems of Central Ohio, Inc. COL71(41429)11182014 22A-2015-00409C Ora L. Walker v. Brann Enterprises, Inc. a/b/a Staffworks Group TOL72(36380)02102014 22A-2014-01099C Alondria M. Wright v. Brann Enterprises, Inc. a/b/a Staffworks Group TOL72(36382)02102014 22A-2014-01101C Henry V. Curry v. McDonald’s Restaurants of Ohio, Inc. TOLB2(36475)03312014 22A-2014-01558C Jessica Hoang v. Healthcare Ventures of Ohio, LLC dba Heatherdowns Rehabilitation and Residential Center TOL72(36525)04252014 22A-2014-01756C Lori Dewey v. Harbor TOLB2(36660)07142014 22A-2014-02371C Carl Flanik v. Kent Elderly L.P., Randi Reed, Alice Ross and Fran Hutchinson AKRH4(37522)07032014 AMENDED 05-14-1477-8 22A-2014-02489F


Withdrawal of Charge with Settlement – continued Tiffany Msafiri v. The Village Network AKRB3(37524)07032014 22A-2014-02496C Shanice Gary v. Palm House Apartments II, LLC, Miller Valentine Operations, Inc., and Michelle Sevenbergen AKRH3(37700)11182014 AMENDED 05-15-0207-8 22A-2015-00586F Derrick Lorenzo Abney v. City of Painesville CLE74(42527)06262014 22A-2014-02304C Louis Brown v. Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority CLEH4(42621)09022014 05-14-1697-8 22A-2014-02829F Donna Evans v. Rick Vendetti, Ashtabula Metropolitan Housing Authority CLEH4(42629)09052014 05-14-1495-8 22A-2014-02896F Michael D. Williams v. Alpha Phi Alpha Homes, Inc. CLE73(37429)04292014 22A-2014-01816C Norman Mitchell v. Sears Holdings Management Corporation DAYG6(24272)04182014 22A-2014-01804F Tia M. Sledge v. Delphi Automotive Systems, LLC DAY76(24320)05152014 22A-2014-02252C Satwant Singh v. Jean Grumbling, Snowhill Condominium Association DAYH6(24403)06242014 22A-2014-02550F Robyn Staton v. Cowan Systems, LLC DAY76(24579)09232014 22A-2014-03138C Robert C. Barna v. Village of Commercial Point ADR71(41194)08142014 22A-2014-02981C


Withdrawal of Charge with Settlement – continued Kelly Springer v. Loeb Electric ADR71(41283)10022014 22A-2015-00289C Ebenezer Silver v. ABM Janitorial Company ADRE1(41301)10142014 22A-2015-00435F Robert C. Barna v. Village of Commercial Point ADR71(41306)10092014 22A-2015-00454C Jacqueline Carter v. Franklin County Children Services ADRA1(41339)10232014 22A-2015-00417C Cynthia A. Lopez v. U.P.S. ADR72(36765)09112014 22A-2014-02894C Robert R. Mitchell v. Garda CL Great Lakes, Inc. ADR73(37582)08292014 22A-2014-02873C Patti Held v. Benjamin Page and Donna Page ADRH3(37595)09102014 05-14-1541-8 22A-2014-02885F Patrick Orr v. The Mahoning Valley Sanitary District ADRB3(37609)09172014 22A-2014-03017C DeVaughn Wynn v. ComDoc, Inc. ADR73(37670)11052014 22A-2015-00372C Douglas Meister v. Evans Motorworks ADRA6(24670)11052014 22A-2015-00297C


10. Withdrawal of Charge – Grant

Clara Diane Gaines v. The Columbus Urban League COLB1(41307)10102014 22A-2015-00237C Aldrieda R Bennett v. Wyoga Lake Commons COLH3(37518)07022014 22A-2014-02385F Mary G. Bates v. Vitran Express, Inc. dba Central of Ohio TOLB2(36352)01212014 22A-2014-00906C Mark R. Strole v. Vitran Express, Inc. dba Central of Ohio TOLB2(36364)01282014 22A-2014-00992C Sheila Johnson v. BP Products North America, Inc. TOLB2(36540)05052014 AMENDED 22A-2014-01845C Janie Beck v. Kent Elderly L.P. and Randi Reed AKRH3(37713)11262014 22A-2015-00629F

William H. Reid and Richard A. Lowtler v. Barbara Foard CLEH4(42459)05052014 AMENDED 22A-2014-01899F Christy Lynn Marsden v. Nationwide Biweekly Administration, Inc. DAY76(24271)04182014 22A-2014-01805C Christy Lynn Marsden v. Nationwide Biweekly Administration, Inc. DAY76(24510)08202014 22A-2014-03030C

11. Administrative Closure

Donita Michelle Barnett v. Muskingum County Job and Family Services COL71(41239)09032014 22A-2015-00233C Housing Research and Advocacy Center v. Liberty Place LLC COLH1(41325)10152014 22A-2015-00683F


15. No Probable Cause – Dismiss

Tyrea Tillman v. Aldi, Inc. (Ohio) COLG1(40760)02032014 22A-2014-01289F Dedra A. Stephens v. Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA)* COLG1(40762)02042014 22A-2014-01290F *Commissioner Patmon recused himself from participation in this case. Jeffrey D. Greene v. Amerassist A/R Solutions, Inc. COL71(40773)02072014 22A-2014-01275C Nadia Farah v. Wesley Ridge Retirement Community COL71(40774)02062014 22A-2014-01274C Alassane Fofana v. Hogan Transports, Inc. COL71(40777)02112014 22A-2014-01271C Dionne Renee’ King v. M and S Media, Inc., dba Ohio Center for Broadcasting’s COL71(40781)02032014 22A-2014-01419C Rhonda Bennett v. Verizon Corp Rsrcs Group, LLC COL71(40791)02192014 22A-2014-01432C Brandi N. Baker v. The Ohio State University, Enrollment Services, Economic Access* COL71(40793)02192014 22A-2014-01426C *Commissioner Patmon recused himself from participation in this case. Deborah Kay Hatfield v. Hocking Valley Community Residential Center COL71(40794)02102014 22A-2014-01431C Nicole Anderson James v. State of Ohio, Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections COL71(40795)02102014 22A-2014-01294C

Lillian Roberts on behalf of Joey Roberts v. Upper Arlington Special Olympics COLG1(40796)02112014 22A-2014-01443F


No Probable Cause – Dismiss – continued William Henderson v. Newpros Communications, Inc. COL71(40806)02222014 22A-2014-01424C Jada R. Sherman v. Ramada Columbus North COL71(40809)02242014 22A-2014-01592C Theodore Burns Cookerly v. JP Morgan Chase COLA1(40814)02212014 22A-2014-01533C Lamont L. Carlos v. Exel Inc. COL71(40821)03032014 22A-2014-01583C Rutanya Faulkner v. Linden Medical Center COL71(40823)03042014 22A-2014-01532C Kinteh Janko v. HMSHost USA, LLC COL71(40824)03042014 22A-2014-01581C Kendra M. Davis v. Ohio Heart Group, Inc. COL71(40827)03052014 22A-2014-01579C Man Lok Ho v. Wendy’s COL71(40832)03072014 22A-2014-01529C Carol Mae Carter v. Laborers International Union, Local 423 COL71(40861)03132014 22A-2014-01765C Albert N. Hart v. Midas Hospitality, LLC COLB1(40890)03312014 22A-2014-01598C Susie Lehman v. Ohio Education Association COL71(40910)04102014 22A-2014-01893C Christina L. Knowlton v. Craft Wholesalers, Inc. COLB1(40955)05062014 22A-2014-01949C


No Probable Cause – Dismiss – continued Amber N. Gilliam v. National Church Residences First Community Village Foundation COLB1(40989)05202014 22A-2014-02011C Letishia R. Mosley v. Ohio State University East Wexner Medical Center* COL71(40958)04292014 22A-2014-01946C *Commissioner Patmon recused himself from participation in this case Jonathan M. Clark v. VIP Waste Management LLC COL71(40960)05072014 22A-2014-02173C Alison Stradford v. National Auto Care Corporation COL71(40964)05092014 22A-2014-01943C Tarishai McGee v. Careworks of Ohio Ltd. COLB1(41002)05212014 22A-2014-02239C Maria Farmer v. Summit’s Trace Healthcare Center COL71(41004)05232014 22A-2014-02236C Steven L. Johnson v. The Job Store of Loveland, LLC COL71(41010)05272014 22A-2014-02230C Connie Mattix v. Hollywood Casino Columbus COLG1(41046)06122014 22A-2014-02398F Audra Jarvis v. Methodist Eldercare Services/Wesley Glen, Inc. COLB1 (41047) 06062014 22A-2014-02406C Gregarrett Coleman v. Universal Protection Service, LLC COL71(41050)06122014 22A-2014-02396C Shantau L. Grube v. Cugini Enterprises, LLC and Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority COLH1(41056)06032014 AMENDED 22A-2015-00682F


No Probable Cause – Dismiss – continued Henrietta Cassell v. The Convalarium of Dublin (Peregrine Health Services) COL71(41067)06232014 22A-2014-02431C Justin Lee Ball v. Guild Associates, Inc. COLB1(41084)06272014 22A-2014-02590C Tammy Lynn Nichols v. Ohio Health Corporation COLA1(41110)07012014 22A-2014-02933C Shira M. Taylor v. Maristone Realty, LLC and RND Properties LLC COLH1(41117)07152014 22A-2014-02595F Brice L. Talley v. David A. Bennett, DDS, Ltd. COLE1(41125)07102014 22A-2014-02845F Angela R. Brock v. Woodman Properties, LLC and Oakwood Management Company dba Saint Andrews at Little COLH1(41129)07172014 22A-2014-02920F AMENDED Lonnie E. Thomas v. Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority and Community Properties of Ohio Management Services, LLC dba Bollinger Towers Apartments COLH1(41130)07172014 22A-2014-02854F AMENDED Landi Jackson-Forbes v. Ohio Industrial Commission COL71(41171)08072014 22A-2014-02901C Prenzetta Layne v. Woda Management and Real Estate, LLC COL71(41209)08262014 22A-2015-00112C Rita D. Williams v. Community Properties of Ohio Management Services, LLC COLH1(41213)08272014 22A-2014-00107F Dominique Starks v. U.S. Security Associates, Inc. COL71(41231)09042014 22A-2014-03145C


No Probable Cause – Dismiss – continued Shirley Crenshaw v. Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority COLH2(36619)06192014 22A-2014-02227F Mary K. Alexander v. Debbie Harvey, St. Clair Place Cleveland, Ltd. COLH4(42405)04012014 22A-2014-01634F Lander Hennessey v. Acacia on the Green Condominium Association, Inc. et al. COLH4(42544)07082014 05-14-1618-8 22A-2014-02362F Scotlin Henshaw v. United Collection Bureau, Inc. TOL72(36391)02142014 22A-2014-01158C Rubbie Hardeman v. St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center* TOLB2(36398)02192014 22A-2014-01185C *Split recommendation; Probable Cause finding on the basis of Retaliation. No Probable Cause finding on the basis of Race. Keith Tipton, Sr. v. City of Toledo, Division of Streets, Bridges and Harbor TOLB2(36417)03032014 22A-2014-01343C Tianna T. Barber v. Surati Investment, LLC dba Holiday Inn Express TOL72(36418)03032014 22A-2014-01344C Ryan D. Johnson v. OmniSource Corporation TOL72(36424)03042014 22A-2014-01349C Gilles J. Frankart v. ProMedica Health System, Inc. dba ProMedica Toledo Hospital TOLA2(36425)03042014 22A-2014-01350C Gilles J. Frankart v. ProMedica Health System, Inc. dba ProMedica Toledo Hospital TOLM2(36426)03042014 22A-2014-01351F Shavonna L. Price v. Universal Protection Service, LLC TOL72(36428)03052014 22A-2014-01354C


No Probable Cause – Dismiss – continued Richard Eldridge v. Valley Stream Apartments; Ami Robinson, Complex Manager; Monarch Investment and Management Group, LLC; MIMG XX Associates, LLC TOLH2(36443)03142014 05-14-0720-8 22A-2014-01397F Patricia A. Garrett v. The University of Toledo Medical Center TOLB2(36447)03182014 22A-2014-01444C Geralynn N. Joyner v. Woodville Road Health Center TOLE2(36473)03272014 22A-2014-01538F Tina Anne Keith v. Walgreens Co. TOLA2(36733)08252014 22A-2014-02771C Eric Page v. Bob Evans Farms, LLC TOL72(36434)03062014 22A-2014-01364C Trene’ Tarrent v. Woodville Road Health Center TOLE2(36464)03252014 22A-2014-01496F Joseph M. Martinez v. Maumee Bay General Store, Inc. TOL72(36498)04102014 22A-2014-01660C Ricky Gamble v. Whirlpool Corporation TOLB2(36523)04252014 22A-2014-01754C Sadie Bradfield v. Crown Battery Manufacturing Company TOLB2(36552)05122014 22A-2014-01937C Jodi Carroll v. Revere Plastics, LLC TOL72(36558)05142014 22A-2014-01955C William Hych v. Hearthside Food Solutions, LLC TOL72(36560)05152014 22A-2014-01961C


No Probable Cause – Dismiss – continued William Hych v. Impact Employment Solutions, Inc. TOL72(36561)05152014 22A-2014-01962C Marla Cole v. The University of Toledo Medical Center TOLG2(36633)06302014 22A-2014-02291F Phenique J. Lipkins v. ASH Holdings LLC d/b/a Toledo Dental Arts TOLG2(36673)07222014 22A-2014-02483F Patricia Rieger v. Chrysler Group LLC TOLB2(36743)08272014 22A-2014-02807C Doug Doepel v. Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority and Amy Marstellar, Assistant RA Coordinator AKRH3(37354)03132014 05-14-0677-8 22A-2014-01408F Fair Housing Advocates Association v. Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority and Amy Marstellar, Assistant RA Coordinator AKRH3(37355)03132014 05-14-0678-8 22A-2014-01409F Rebecca A. Smith v. Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless AKRA3(37389)04082014 22A-2014-01639C Thomas Searcy, Jr. v. Morton Salt, Inc. AKR73(37441)05082014 22A-2014-02066C Ryan McCormick v. Tri-Cast Limited Partnership AKR73(37458)05212014 22A-2014-02093C Raven Black-Halicki v. Teamsters Local Union No. 377 AKR73(37470)06022014 22A-2014-02110C Jerry Muhammad v. Comprehensive Pain Management AKRG3(37508)06302014 22A-2014-02292F


No Probable Cause – Dismiss – continued Kelli Asmus v. Marc Glassman, Inc. dba Marc’s AKRB3(37537)07142014 22A-2014-02507C Aaron Ocamringa v. Soft-Lite L.L.C. AKR73(37559)07282014 22A-2014-02584C Heidi Lynn Reddick v. Kent State University AKRB3(37579)08292014 22A-2014-02871C Patti Held v. Keary Motz and Royal Estate Management Corporation dba REM Commercial AKRH3(37577)08282014 05-14-1542-8 22A-2014-02869F Luther Lopez v. Emidio and Sons, Inc. AKR73(37593)09082014 22A-2014-02884C Patti Held v. Keary Motz and Royal Estate Management Corporation dba REM Commercial AKRH3(37615)09232014 22A-2014-03105F Kenia Wagner v. Cleveland Metropolitan Housing Authority and Tracy Herman AKRH4(42366)02262014 05-14-1698-8 22A-2014-01300F Larry and Marie Nauth v. Brookdale Senior Living Inc., and Emeritus Corporation AKRH4(42444)04252014 22A-2014-01838F Rebecca Alexander-Zacharias v. Summa Health System AKR74(42496)05302014 22A-2015-00614C Maria Briggs v. Goldberg Companies, Inc. and Cobblestone Court Apartments I, LLC AKRH4(42498)06032014 22A-2014-02113F Maria Briggs v. Goldberg Companies, Inc. AKRB4(42499)06032014 22A-2014-02114C


No Probable Cause – Dismiss – continued Kathleen and James Curtis v. Kostoula D. Markos, Owner AKRH4(42546)07092014 05-14-1293-8 22A-2014-02504F Edgar Howard v. AE Portfolio, LLC dba Euclid Beach Villa Apartments and Pamela Johnson CLEH4(42382)03172014 05-14-1163-8 22A-2014-01489F Michael D. Presley v. Luxottica Retail North America dba LensCrafters CLE74(42386)03202014 22A-2014-01457C Luis R. Vizcarrondo v. State of Ohio, Department of Rehabilitation and Correction* CLEA4(42387)03212014 AMENDED 22A-2014-01546C *Split recommendation; Probable Cause finding on the basis of Sex. No Probable Cause finding on the bases of Age and National Origin. Shelley M. Logar v. Beachcliff Diner, Inc. CLEE4(42413)04072014 22A-2014-01647F Lenora S. Cruz-Price v. Remington College CLEB4(42558)07162014 22A-2014-02443C Marcus Strozier v. Remington College CLEK4(42572)07242014 22A-2014-02549F Ashley D. Williams v. ABC Auto Insurance Agency Inc. CLEE4(42641)09182014 22A-2014-03026F Alex Billups v. Excalibur Auto Body Inc. CLE74(42657)10012014 22A-2015-00048C Yolanda Wilbanks v. Elyria City Public Utility Company CLEG4(42737)11192014 22A-2015-00487F


No Probable Cause – Dismiss – continued Keith A. Neal v. State of Ohio, Department of Rehabilitation and Correction CLE71(41042)06042014 22A-2014-02382C Lori Dunn v. Summit County Adult Probation CLEA3(37385)04012014 22A-2014-01597C Friday Aruagbon v. AK Steel Corporation DAY76(24175)02202014 22A-2014-01331C Chad Cupples v. Village of Bluffton Police Department DAYB6(24180)02212014 22A-2014-01330C Michael Buchanan v. Hoover Place/National Church Residences DAY76(24194)03042014 22A-2014-01404C Bruce D. Sensabaugh v. J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. DAYA6(24201)03052014 22A-2014-01560C Willie Moore v. Voca Corporation DAY76(24203)03062014 22A-2014-01564C Ed Miller v. Navistar DAY76(24204)03062014 22A-2014-01479C Felicia Anders v. Mercy Health Partners DAY76(24207)03072014 22A-2014-01480C Xavier Lamar Franklin v. Industry Products Company DAY76(24210)03102014 22A-2014-01567C Tameka L. Thomas v. USV dba JC Penney Optical DAYG6(24215)03142014 22A-2014-01570F John F. K. Latimer v. Ford Motor Company DAYB6(24216)03142014 22A-2014-01572C


No Probable Cause – Dismiss – continued Camilla Y. Barney v. Pappa John’s Pizza DAYA6(24224)031822014 22A-2014-01484C Julia Perkins v. First Federal Savings and Loans DAYA6 (24228)03192014 22A-2014-01613C Kristi M. Szekely v. Axis Interior Systems, Inc. DAYB6(24236)03262014 22A-2014-01618C Sidney Robinson v. Randstad Engineering DAYA6(24237)03272014 22A-2014-01622C Garnet Wright v. Dayton Public Schools DAY76(24252)04072014 22A-2014-01792C Regina Dean v. Vezelay Properties, Inc. DAYH6(24262)04142014 05-14-0873-8 22A-2014-01778F Sarah Terry v. APro International DAYB6(24265)041522014 22A-2014-01719C Aaron Christopher Cox-Mangum v. PNC Bank DAY76(24284)04232014 22A-2014-01822C Patricia A. McGruder v. Bridgewell Hospital DAY76(24341)05272014 22A-2014-02612C Jonda M. Profitt v. Bridgewell Hospital DAY76(24342)05282014 22A 2014 02614C Terrence D. Washington v. Bridgewell Hospital DAY76(24343)05282014 22A-2014-02613C


No Probable Cause – Dismiss – continued

Rashall D. Green v. Bridgewell Hospital DAY76(24344)05282014 22A-2014-02615C Kimberly Reid v. Miami Valley Hospital DAY76(24362)06102014 22A-2014-02464C Robert Mickens III v. Dollar General Corporation DAY76(24369)06112014 22A-2014-02465C Tashana Williamson v. Luke Felton, Property Manager DAYH6(24411)06262014 22A-2014-02758F Karen D. Caver v. Middletown Hotel Management DAY76(24430)07072014 22A-2014-02677C Miami Valley Fair Housing Center, Inc. v. Suman V. and Lalit K. Gupta; LSRK Management, LLC; Rustic Lane Apartments, LLC dba Wilmington Woods Apartments DAYH6(24457)07232014 05-14-1585-8 22A-2014-02793F Willie Halsell v. City of Cincinnati, Public Service, TROD DAY76(24493)08142014 22A-2015-00005C Gary Riesenberg v. Secure EZ Storage, LLC DAYA6(24513)08222014 22A-2014-03067C Willie Halsell v. City of Cincinnati, Public Service, TROD DAY76(24531)09022014 22A-2015-00004C Michael Adkins, Kassia Alberts, Kieran Adkins v. MVG Residential Property Management, Inc.; Miller-Valentine Group; Patricia Allen, Community Manager; Sycamore Creek Apartments DAYH6(24541)09042014 *AMENDED 22A-2015-00276F Rashawn Reed v. Zwanenberg Food Group (USA), Inc. DAY76(24581)092422014 22A-2014-00266C


No Probable Cause – Dismiss – continued Kimberly Reid v. Miami Valley Hospital DAY76(24618)10082014 22A-201-00274C Lori Miller v. Greenwood Manor; Denise R. Percival, LLNHA, PHR Administrator; Amy Salser, Social Services Coordinator DAYH6(24628)10152014 22A-2015-00294F Willis Hill, Sr. v. NSG Security DAYA6(24643)10222014 22A-2015-00301C Carol Mellett v. Speedway LLC, Store #9575 DAYA6(25446)09092014 22A-2014-03075C Yes We Can Community Homes, Inc. v. City of Lima, Oho Department of Community Development, Land Bank Program DAYH6(41073)06242014 22A-2014-02619F Chit Chat Community Homes, Inc. v. City of Lima, Oho Department of Community Development, Land Bank Program DAYH6(41074)03192014 22A-2014-02620F Carol Lynne Bowens v. Lawrence County EMS DAYB1(41287)09232014 22A-2015-00269C Michael Atnafu Ayele obo Belule Ayele and Yonatan Ayele v. Wittenberg University DAYK3(37434)05022014 22A-2014-02124F

MOTION by Commissioner Roberts to approve the December 18, 2014 Confirmation Agenda. Second by Commissioner Barreras. Roll Call Vote:

Chairman Leonard Hubert YES Commissioner Lori Barreras YES Commissioner Tom Roberts YES Commissioner William W. Patmon, III YES – Except for noted recusals Motion carried.


STAFF BRIEFING The Compliance Manager informed the Commissioners that the Commission is in compliance with all notification requirements as set forth in Ohio Administrative Code Section 4112-1-04.

APPEARANCES

From Commissioner’s Agenda for Week 4, Page2, Numeral 3, Item A 1. Consideration of Administrative Law Judge’s Report and Recommendation; Respondent’s Statement of Objections; Attorney General’s Response Thereto

Administrative Law Judge Recommends Cease and Desist Order Eric Sheets v. Finney Automotive Company, Inc.

AKRB3(35514)12202010 22A-2011-01592C

Charging Party, Counsel for Respondent and David Oppenheimer, Senior Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Section were present to discuss the case.

MOTION by Commissioner Roberts to accept the Administrative Law Judge’s Report and Recommendation; deny Respondent’s objections; and remand the case back to the Administrative Law Judge for determination of back pay. Second by Chairman Barreras. Roll Call Vote: Commissioner Tom Roberts YES Commissioner William Patmon III YES Commissioner Barreras YES Chairman Leonard Hubert YES Motion carried.


COMMISSIONER’S AGENDAS

Commissioner’s Agenda for Week 1

1. Request for Reconsideration – No Probable Cause - Dismiss

Richard J. Anderson v. HLS Bonding, LLC COLA1(40839)03112014 22A-2014-01521C

Ruben Penaloza v. United Airlines, Inc. COLG1(41087)07032014 22A-2014-02665F

Alexander G. Weaver v. Heritage IGA Tiffin, LLC

TOL72(36610)06122014 22A-2014-02152C

Mareula Reed v. General Motors, LLC AKR73(37309)02132014 22A-2014-01172C

Earl M. Hanna v. ArcelorMittal Cleveland, LLC CLE74(42576)07292014 22A-2014-02589C

MOTION by Commissioner Roberts to adopt the staff findings in the foregoing captioned cases on the Week 1 Agenda. Second by Commissioner Barreras. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Leonard Hubert YES Commissioner Lori Barreras YES Commissioner Tom Roberts YES Commissioner William W. Patmon, III YES Motion carried.



1. Findings Upon Reconsideration - No Probable Cause - Dismiss Eric Brown v. SandP Data Ohio, LLC

CLE74(42537)07022014 22A-2014-02354C

Johnetta S. Gaitawe v. Millat Industries DAY76(24114)01172014 22A-2014-01108C

Darryl Blankenship v. Linda Mobile Home Park, Nellie Wardlow DAYH6(24197)03052014 05-14-0602-8 22A-2014-01401F

2. No Jurisdiction – Dismiss

Roger G. Boggs v. Kent State University

AKRK3(37650)10142014 22A-2015-00170F

Robin Bowling v. Mary and Marvin Brumbaugh; Judge Julie Monnin

DAYH6(24692)11132014 22A-2015-00498F

MOTION by Commissioner Patmon to adopt the staff findings in the foregoing captioned cases on the Week 2 Agenda. Second by Commissioner Roberts. Roll Call vote:

Chairman Leonard Hubert YES Commissioner Tom Roberts YES Commissioner Lori Barreras YES Commissioner William W. Patmon, III YES Motion carried.



1. Request for Reconsideration - Respondent’s Request – Deny


2. Findings Upon Reconsideration - No Probable Cause - Dismiss Moresetta Smart v. Family Medicine of Stark County, Inc.

AKRG3(37334)03032014 22A-2014-01375F

Moresetta Smart v. Family Medicine of Stark County, Inc.

AKRG3(37440)05072014 22A-2014-02065F

Tammy Silvis v. Lowe’s Home Centers, LLC

DAY76(24334)05222014 22A-2015-02186C

3. No Jurisdiction - Dismiss

Ursula Washington v. Lee Strnad

AKRH4(42696)10232014 22A-2015-00353F

Carl C. Newman v. State of Ohio, Department of Job and Family Services*

CLEG4(42725)11122014 22A-2015-00440F *Commissioner Patmon recused himself from participation in this case.

MOTION by Commissioner Barreras to adopt the staff findings in the foregoing captioned cases on the Week 3 Agenda. Second by Commissioner Roberts. Roll Call vote:

Chairman Leonard Hubert YES Commissioner Tom Roberts YES Commissioner Lori Barreras YES Commissioner William W. Patmon, III YES – Except for noted recusals Motion carried.



MOTION by Commissioner Roberts to hold separate votes on the following cases on the Commissioner’s Agenda for Week 4, Page 2, Numeral 5, Items A and B - Special Discussion Items. Second by Commissioner Patmon.

Special Discussion Items:

A. Modification to Commissioners’ Technical Policy T-5

B. Paulette R. Neer v. Feet First, Inc. DAYE6(17651)03022006 22A-2006-19657F Complaint No. 06-EMP-DAY-17651

Roll Call vote:


Commissioner’s Agenda for Week 4 - Numerals 1 – 4

1. No Available Remedy; Dismiss Formal Complaint - Submitted by the Attorney General’s Office

Tina M. Hull v. Best Western Premier/Paradise Hospitality, Inc.

TOLA2(35833)03272013 22A-2013-01791C Complaint No. 14-EMP-TOL-35833

2. Reverse Probable Cause to No Probable Cause – Insufficient Evidence to Meet Evidentiary Burden; Dismiss Formal Complaint – Submitted by the Attorney General’s Office

Edward S. Lugo v. Emdeon Business Services, LLC

TOLB2(34335)02032011 22A-2011-01296C Complaint No. 12-EMP-TOL-34335


Reverse Probable Cause to No Probable Cause – Insufficient Evidence to Meet Evidentiary Burden; Dismiss Formal Complaint – Submitted by the Attorney General’s Office - continued

James Cade v. BCG and Company

AKR74(41816)12142012 22A-2013-01120C Complaint No. 13-EMP-AKR-41816

4. Consideration of Administrative Law Judge’s Report and Recommendations

Administrative Law Judge Recommends Dismissal Order

Sherese D. Smith v. The Toledo Edison Company/FirstEnergy Corp. TOLA2(34770)08262011 22A-2011-03802C Complaint No. 12-EMP-TOL34770

MOTION by Commissioner Roberts to adopt the staff findings in the foregoing captioned cases on the Week 4 Agenda. Second by Commissioner Patmon. Roll Call vote:


Commissioner’s Agenda for Week 4 - Numeral 5. Item A 5. Special Discussion Item Modification to Commissioners’ Technical Policy T-5 MOTION by Commissioner Patmon to adopt Special Discussion Item A – Modification to Commissioners’ Technical Policy T-5 as written. Second by Commissioner Roberts Roll Call vote:



Commissioner’s Agenda for Week 4 - Numeral 5. Item B 5. Special Discussion Item

Paulette R. Neer v. Feet First, Inc. DAYE6(17651)03022006 22A-2006-19657F Complaint No. 06-EMP-DAY-17651

MOTION by Commissioner Patmon to remand the case to the Administrative Law Judge for the following actions: 1) Convene a status conference by January 30, 2015 to set an expedited briefing schedule for the limited purpose of allowing the parties to brief whether Respondent committed a violation of R.C. 4112 when applying the “but for” standard as set forth by the U. S. Supreme Court in University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center v. Nassar (2013) and 2) Direct the Administrative Law Judge to review the evidence in the record and, applying this standard, issue an amended Report and Recommendation within 30 days of the status conference. Second by Commissioner Roberts. Roll Call vote:



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