OCRC MINUTES Page 1 of 39 September 29, 2016
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE OHIO CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION
September 29, 2016
Burton D. Morgan Center, Knobel Hall
Denison University
Granville, 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 Juan Cespedes
Commissioner William W. Patmon, III
Commissioner Madhu Singh
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; Mary Turocy, Director of Public Affairs and Civic Engagement; Ronnell
Tomlinson, Director of Housing Enforcement and Alternative Dispute Resolution; Aman Mehra,
Columbus Regional Director; Darlene Newbern, Toledo Regional Director; Vera Boggs,
Akron/Cleveland Regional Director; Bradley Dunn, Akron Regional Director; Beyan Asoba,
Reconsideration Supervisor; Lori Anthony, Chief, Civil Rights Section – Ohio Attorney
General’s Office.
Chairman Hubert welcomed everyone to the meeting and thanked Denison University for hosting
the Ohio Civil Rights Commission.
Provost Kim Copeland gave welcoming remarks and thanked the Commission on behalf of the
University for agreeing to hold it’s meeting at Denison.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION by Commissioner Patmon to approve the September 8, 2016 minutes. Second by
Commissioner Cespedes.
Roll Call Vote:
Chairman Leonard Hubert YES
Commissioner Lori Barreras YES
Commissioner Juan Cespedes YES
Commissioner William W. Patmon, III YES
Commissioner Madhu Singh YES
Motion carried.
OCRC MINUTES Page 2 of 39 September 29, 2016
CONFIRMATION OF STAFF FINDINGS
1. Complainant’s Request for Reconsideration – Vacate Original No Probable Cause
Finding and Grant for Further Review
Eric Arnold v. Great Value Storage
COLG1(44110)03172016
22A-2016-01502F
Andrew Spencer v. State of Ohio, Department of Public Safety
COLB1(44470)10262015
22A-2016-00280C
Johnnie Dickerson v. Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority
AKRH4(43408)05242016
22A-2016-01919F
Stephanie Thornton v. Cuyahoga County Department of Job and Family Services
CLEB4(43147)10302015
22A-2016-00258C
*Split recommendation: Probable Cause on denial of reasonable accommodation; No Probable Cause on harassment/retaliation
*Commissioner Patmon recused himself from participation in this case
Jeffrey Wills v. Montgomery County Public Defender’s Office
DAYA6(25424)12102016
22A-2016-00586C
Cheryl Shaw on behalf of Antoinette Shaw v. Greyhound Lines, Inc./Miller
Transportation, Inc.
DAYG6(25428)12142015
22A-2016-00580F
Iraida Gonzalez v. Riverside Commons Apartments; Deborah Gross, Manager; Wallick
Properties Midwest, LLC
DAYH6(25582)03242016
22A-2016-01457F
2. Complainant’s Request to Reopen Case – Vacate Original No Jurisdiction – Dismiss
Nakeissah Kellam v. Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, Division of Domestic
Relations and Juvenile Branch
COL71(44352)06282016
22A-2016-02719C
OCRC MINUTES Page 3 of 39 September 29, 2016
3. Complainant’s Request for Reconsideration – Vacate Original No Jurisdiction -
Dismiss
Terry Harrell v. The P.E.E.R. Center
COLG1(44186)04042016
22A-2016-01891F
Terry Harrell v. The P.E.E.R. Center
COLG1(44326)04042016
22A-2016-02348F
Terry Harrell v. ADAMH Board of Franklin County
COLG1(44327)04042016
22A-2016-02341F
4. Complainant’s Request for Reconsideration – Deny - Untimely
James Gilbride v. Vance Noah and Noah Building Contractors, LLC
CLEH4(43190)12102015
05-16-4071-8
22A-2016-00695F
Cher Menz v. Kroger Company
DAY76(25462)01222016
22A-2016-00948C
5. Complainant’s Request for Reconsideration – Deny – Insufficient Information
Patrick Vrontos v. General Motors, LLC
AKRB3(38392)06152016
22A-2015-02087C
6. Respondent’s Request for Reconsideration – Grant for Further Review
Ben Johnson, Jr. v. City of Toledo, Division of Streets, Bridges and Harbor
TOLB2(37484)11302015
22A-2016-00441C
Jihan Musa v. PDQ Transportation, Inc.
DAY71(42094)11232015
22A-2016-00420C
OCRC MINUTES Page 4 of 39 September 29, 2016
7. Withdrawal of Charge; Dismiss Formal Complaint – Submitted by the Attorney
General’s Office
Miami Valley Fair Housing Center, Inc. v. Judith K. Miller
DAYH6(25296)09212015
05-15-1397-8
22A-2016-00048F
Complaint No. 16-HOU-DAY-25296
8. Ratify Conciliation Agreement and consent Order; Dismiss Formal Complaint –
Submitted by the Attorney General’s Office
Willie Ann Moore v. Dollar Tree Stores, Inc.
TOLG2(36955)12292014
22A-2015-00755F
Complaint No. 15-PUB-TOL-36955
Dorothy Minich v. Dick Waters, Jr. and Tower Mobile Home Park & Sales
DAYH6(25308)09282015
05-15-1434-8
22A-2016-00131F
Complaint No. 16-HOU-DAY-25308
9. Probable Cause – Schedule Conciliation
Sherry Adepitan-Ogunjobi v. Joyce Cahaan
COLH1(44048)01282016 AMENDED
05-16-4266-8
22A-2016-01159F
Ann Thompson v. Deegan Management Inc.
AKRH4(43211)04252016 AMENDED
05-16-4518-8
22A-2016-00799F
*Split recommendation: Probable Cause on Respondent’s policy and application; No Probable Cause on terms/conditions,
intimidation, & eviction
Jataun J. Jones v. Wesley and Kelly Turk, M&T Properties, LLC, and Joe Krucker
CLEH3(38197)01152016
05-16-4295-8
22A-2016-00767F
*Split recommendation: Probable Cause on basis disability; No Probable Cause on basis of race and Respondent M&T Properties
Sandra Schlecht v. Equity Management1, LLC, V.T Larney, Ltd., and Vincent T. Larney
CLEH3(38211)01272016
05-16-4304-8
22A-2016-00823F
OCRC MINUTES Page 5 of 39 September 29, 2016
Probable Cause – Schedule Conciliation – Continued
Rebecca Delawder & Michael Bishop v. Superior Construction and Rental Management,
LLC, Laura Burcroff, Charley Creek Apartments Limited Partnership, Charley Creek
Housing Partners, Inc., Superior Construction Specialist, LLC and Michael G. Finley
DAYH6(25443)11132015 AMENDED
05-16-0134-8
22A-2016-02141F
*Split recommendation: Probable Cause against Respondents Superior Construction and Rental Management, LLC, Laura Burcroff,
Charley Creek Apartments Limited Partnership, and Michael G. Finley; No Probable Cause against Respondents Charley Creek
Housing Partners, Inc. and Superior Construction Specialist, LLC
10. Issue Formal Complaint
Kelley M. Barnes v. State of Ohio, Department of Job & Family Services
COLA1(42025)10132015
22A-2016-00190C
*Commissioner Patmon recused himself from participation in this case
Carrie Burrer v. Hyde Park Condominium #2 Owner’s Association and Shonna Talley-Nitzel
AKRH3(38203)01222016 AMENDED
05-16-4302-8
22A-2016-00778F
John Vencl v. Hyde Park Condominium #2 Owner’s Association and Shonna Talley-Nitzel
AKRH3(38204)01222016 AMENDED
05-16-4301-8
22A-2016-00776F
Fair Housing Advocates Association v. Hyde Park Condominium #2 Owner’s
Association and Shonna Talley-Nitzel
AKRH4(43287)02292016 AMENDED
05-16-4399-8
22A-2016-01058F
Rachelle Vaughn v. Owner’s Management Company
CLE73(38102)10132015
22A-2016-00078C
11. Ratify Conciliation Agreement and Consent Order After a Finding of Probable
Cause – Close
Dr. Nicole Rousseau v. Fred Costanzo dba Costanzo’s West Park Barber
AKRG3(38128)11022015
22A-2016-00265F
Stephen C. Spears, Jr. v. Westlake Montessori School and Child Development Center, Inc.
CLEG4(43136)10142015
22A-2016-00082F
Michael Ruzicho v. SNAT Management Co., Inc. dba Domino’s
CLE74(43254)02122016
22A-2016-00953C
OCRC MINUTES Page 6 of 39 September 29, 2016
12. Ratify Conciliation Agreement and Consent Order Prior to Final Determination –
Close
Allison M. Hunley v. Dillard Tennessee Operating Limited Partnership dba Dillard’s
TOL72(37875)07052016
22A-2016-02208C
Mellisa Graber v. LuK USA LLC
AKR73(38351)05112016
22A-2016-01801C
Mellisa Graber v. LuK USA LLC
AKR73(38426)07082016
22A-2016-02259C
Karen Curlis v. William Presser Towers and Landi Decker
AKRH3(38470)06142016 AMENDED
22A-2016-02521F
Kenneth Schweitzer v. Village of Newcomerstown
ADRA3(38398)06072016
22A-2016-02128C
Geraldine A. Dees v. Prestige Maintenance USA LTD.
ADR73(38423)07072016 AMENDED
22A-2016-02257C
Housing Research & Advocacy Center v. Forest Ridge Apartments Development Ltd.,
Pamela Lyons and Niederst Management, Ltd.
ADRH4(43392)05102016 AMENDED
05-16-4703-8
22A-2016-01803F
Housing Research & Advocacy Center v. Sunwest Trust, FBO Koen Kallop, Lorri Lester
and Magnolia Property Management
ADRH4(43503)07132016
05-16-4899-8
22A-2016-02397F
Michael T. Strother v. Ken API?Foundation Building Materials
ADRB6(25804)07142016
22A-2016-02546C
Miami Valley Fair Housing Center, Inc. v. Gary Dapice, Manager; Company Four
Properties, Ltd.
ADRH6(25816)07262016
22A-2016-02544F
OCRC MINUTES Page 7 of 39 September 29, 2016
13. Ratify Conciliation Agreement and Consent Order Prior to Final Determination –
Close – Continued
Joseph C. Davidson v. Costco
ADR76(25823)07292016
22A-2016-02548C
Sandy Harmon v. Nickles Bakery
ADRA6(25830)08012016
22A-2016-02554C
14. Withdrawal of Charge with Settlement
Donna Herring v. Morse Glen Apartments; Aaron Bouldin, Senior VP of Property
Operations; and Casto Communities Management, LLC
COLH1(44360)06242016
05-16-4966-8
22A-2016-02368F
Kimberly Meyer v. The Toledo Blade Company
TOLA2(37540)01082016
22A-2016-00710C
Kimberly Meyer v. The Toledo Blade Company
TOLA2(37586)02092016
22A-2016-00882C
Travon L. Benton v. Johnson Controls, Inc.
TOL72(37603)02162016
22A-2016-00932C
Joe Gonzales v. Reineke Family Dealerships, Inc.
TOLB2(37877)07052016
22A-2016-02210C
Azuree McGee v. Rain-Man, Inc.
CLEE4(43451)06162016
22A-2016-02112F
Carly Kotlyn v. Eyal Katz, First Prospect Development, LLC
CLEH4(43456)06172016
05-16-4875-8
22A-2016-02117F
Ian K. Luke v. AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. dba AmTrust North America
CLE74(43544)08112016
22A-2016-02618C
Khari Riley v. Central Transport LLC
CLE72(37589)02102016
22A-2016-00929C
OCRC MINUTES Page 8 of 39 September 29, 2016
Withdrawal of Charge with Settlement – continued
Erin Denius v. Pristine Living of Englewood
DAYB6(25468)01262016
22A-2016-00945C
Sierra Gillon v. McDonald’s Corporation
DAY76(25484)01292016
22A-2016-00943C
Naomi Penrod v. Village of Yellow Springs
DAY76(25503)02102016
22A-2016-01094C
Patricia Patton v. Shine Yoga
DAYG6(25712)05232016
22A-2016-02077F
M. Russell Pastian v. Home Depot, Inc.
DAYA6(25731)06092016
22A-2016-02081C
Christopher Reid v. Nightengales Direct Care Services
DAY76(25770)06282016
22A-2016-02444C
Regina Edwanna Hawkins v. Fuyao Glass America, Inc.
DAY76(25788)07112016
22A-2016-02285C
Moghnia Lewis v. The Kroger Company
DAYB6(25828)08012016
22A-2016-02542C
Virginia A. Payton Edgington v. Finance Fund
ADR71(44367)07082016
22A-2016-02568C
Zaveria Miller v. Watermark dba Wendy’s
ADR71(44377)07122016
22A-2016-02598C
Tim Levan v. Freshwater Farms of Ohio, Inc.
ADRB1(44406)07192016
22A-2016-02561C
Nadia J. Anthony v. State of Ohio, Department of Job & Family Services
ADRB1(44434)08032016 AMENDED
22A-2016-02909C
*Commissioner Patmon recused himself from participation in this case
OCRC MINUTES Page 9 of 39 September 29, 2016
Withdrawal of Charge with Settlement – continued
Namone O. Board v. Mid-American Cleaning Contractors of Columbus, Inc.
ADR71(44460)08122016
22A-2016-02908C
Doug E. Fickel v. Glass Molders Pottery Plastic and Allied Workers Local Union
ADRB2(37822)06022016
22A-2016-01926C
Justin R. Norrington v. Love’s Travel Stops
ADR72(37848)06142016
22A-2016-02059C
Evelyn Foster v. United Way of Greater Cleveland
ADRA2(37959)08152016
22A-2016-02631C
Carrie Torres v. Full Circle to Completion, LLC
ADR72(37963)08172016
22A-2016-02635C
Gregory G. Jones v. Bambino’s
ADRB2(37968)08222016
22A-2016-02640C
Angelina Hopson v. Shree Hospitality Corporation d/b/a Radisson Hotel
ADRB3(38374)06012016
22A-2016-01951C
Norman Harrington v. Combi Packaging Systems, LLC
ADR73(38384)06082016
22A-2016-02028C
Lenora F. Dotson v. Community Mental Healthcare
ADR73(38401)06212016
22A-2016-02202C
Sandra Gilbert v. Ram Plastics Company
ADRA3(38408)06232016
22A-2016-02139C
Sandra Gilbert v. Ryan Alternative Staffing, Inc.
ADRA3(38409)06232016
22A-2016-02140C
Kenneth J. Moore v. Plastics-R-Unique, Inc.
ADRB3(38415)06292016
22A-2016-02223C
OCRC MINUTES Page 10 of 39 September 29, 2016
Withdrawal of Charge with Settlement – continued
Glenn Van Kannel v. B & T Express, Inc.
ADRB3(38455)07282016
22A-2016-02406C
Lynette Patrice Pearson v. Northern Ohio Regional Multiple Listing Service
ADRE4(43470)06272016
22A-2016-02201F
Charles Moore v. Alliance Tubular Products LLC
ADRA3(38479)08092016
22A-2016-02539C
Elizabeth Escandon v. Bethesda Child Care Center
ADRE4(43485)07082016
22A-2016-02246F
Jeffrey Ian Corbett v. Cleveland Public Library
ADR74(43521)08012016
22A-2016-02454C
Shondreal Murray v. Cleveland Municipal School District
ADR74(43553)08152016
22A-2016-02626C
15. Withdrawal of Charge – Grant
Marcia K. Brown v. Skylife Corporation
TOL72(37525)12312015
22A-2016-00640C
Todd M. Sayler v. The University of Toledo Medical Center
TOLB2(37534)01062016
22A-2016-00681C
Timothy E. Scott v. Benchmark National Corporation
TOL72(37601)02112016
22A-2016-00930C
Lynn L. Keyes v. Bemis Company, Inc.
TOL72(37640)02292016
22A-2016-01055C
Barbara J. Sharrer v. ADP RPO, LLC
TOLB2(37795)05162016
22A-2016-01811C
OCRC MINUTES Page 11 of 39 September 29, 2016
Withdrawal of Charge – Grant - continued
Lynn L. Keyes v. Bemis Company, Inc.
TOL72(37807)05232016 AMENDED
22A-2016-01860C
Robin L. Gremminger v. Alexis Sports Management, LLC dba Chubby’s
TOL72(37817)05272016
22A-2016-01899C
Sandra McCole v. Deville Enterprises, LLC
AKR73(38499)08262016
22A-2016-02676C
Latashia Veasey v. Charles Epstein
AKRH4(43460)06242016
05-16-5006-8
22A-2016-02185F
Lilly M. Hill v. Lutheran Housing Services; Connie Music, Manager
DAYH6(25779)07052016
22A-2016-02474F
Geraldine A. Dees v. Sears Holdings Management Corporation and Sears, Roebuck & Co.
ADR73(38422)07072016 AMENDED
22A-2016-02256C
DeYoung Grant v. Henkel Corporation
ADRB4(43530)08092016
22A-2016-02592C
16. No Jurisdiction – Dismiss XNJ
Gary Maynard v. G-Made - Taco Bell of Ohio
COL71(44349)06242016
22A-2016-02869C
Laurielle Tucker v. Ardent Communities
COL71(44416)07212016
22A-2016-02849F
Amy Davis v. Akron Children’s Hospital
AKRB3(38468)08052016
22A-2016-02531C
Lisa Wellman v. Debra Wellman
AKRH3(38474)07182016
22A-2016-02523F
OCRC MINUTES Page 12 of 39 September 29, 2016
No Jurisdiction – Dismiss XNJ - continued
Abdulaziz Al-Qasim v. Maui Sands Resort
CLEG4(43480)07032016
22A-2016-02232F
Lynn Spector v. Capital Properties Management Ltd.
CLEH4(43539)07032016
22A-2016-02614F
Cynthia Browning v. G. L. Properties
CLEH4(43549)08122016
22A-2016-02623F
Ali Payne v. Taco Bell
DAY76(25617)04182016
22A-2016-02831C
Shelbe Dearth v. Baymont Inn and Suites WPAFB
DAYB6(25703)05182016
22A-2016-02803C
Ashley Thornberry v. Miami Valley Housing Opportunities, Inc. c/o Debbie Watts-Robinson
DAYH6(25796)07062016
05-16-4870-8
22A-2016-02738F
Brittany Lucas v. Fifth Third Bank
DAY76(25861)05102016
22A-2016-02876C
17. Administrative Closure
Marcia Baker v. Millennia Housing Management, LTD.
COL74(43352)04132016
22A-2016-01525C
18. No Probable Cause – Dismiss
Cindy L. Brown v. Whirlpool Corporation/Marion Division
COL71(43038)12222015
22A-2016-00682C
Anthony Greene v. SK Food Group, Inc.
COLB1(43075)01202016
22A-2016-00869C
Gerald W. Cosgrove v. Farenheit IT Staffing and Consulting
COL71(43092)01282016
22A-2016-00891C
OCRC MINUTES Page 13 of 39 September 29, 2016
No Probable Cause – Dismiss – continued
Leisa Kincaid v. Kohl's Department Store
COLB1(43093)01222016
22A-2016-01077C
Bernard R. Cleveland v. American Food and Vending Corporation
COL71(44003)02022016
22A- 2016-00899C
Jessica Dallas v. Family Solutions of Ohio, Inc.
COL71(44016)02112016
22A-2016-01085C
Roy Joshua v. The Ohio State University
COL71(44024)02162016
22A-2016-00999C
*Commissioner Patmon recused himself from participation in this case
Jennifer Savitscus v. Columbus School for Girls
COLB1(44025)02152016
22A-2016-01082C
Brue Hoyt v. Columbus City Schools
COL71(44085) 07072016 AMENDED
22A-2016-01409C
Michael Johnson v. Prestige Healthcare
COL71(44155)03302016
22A-2016-01485C
George McKee, Jr. v. Columbus Airport Limited Partnership dba Columbus Airport Marriott
COL71(44158)03302016
22A-2016-01428C
Jonathan Noel v. JD Equipment, Inc.
COLB1(44162)03292016
22A-2016-01658C
Marcia Baker v. Millennia Housing Management, LTD.
COL71(44189)04082016
22A-2016-01498C
Roslyn Devaux-Spitzley v. Chase Bank
COLA1(44194)04122016
22A-2016-01664C
Jennifer Whitaker v. Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office
COL71(44197)04132016
22A-2016-01656C
OCRC MINUTES Page 14 of 39 September 29, 2016
No Probable Cause – Dismiss – continued
Angela Hodge Summerall v. Nationwide Children’s Hospital
COL71(44201)04132016 AMENDED
22A-2016-02567C
Marquita Glass v. Gwynnie Bee Inc.
COL71(44207)04192016
22A-2016-01726C
Evette L. Russell v. Columbus Metropolitan Library
COL71(44219)04282016
22A- 2016-01756C
Staci Merritt-Boysel v. Proform
COL71(44221)04272016
22A-2016-01906C
William Jeffrey Taraschke v. State of Ohio, Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction
COLB1(44282)05272016
22A-2016-02186C
Christian Farland v. U.S. Security Associates, Inc.
COLB1(44295)06042016
22A-2016-02188C
Eugene Anderson v. Hugh White Honda
COL71(44315)06152016
22A-2016-02187C
Onterrio C. Brown v. Boar’s Head Meat
COL71(44328) 06232016
22A-2016-02342C
Kelly Jo Burkhart v. Clubview Investments, LLC; Kyle Hall, Owner/Proprietor; and
Rhonda Pickenpaugh, Property Manager
COLH1(44358)06272016 AMENDED
22A-2016-02605F
Corsica Barber v. Innovative Mattress Solutions, LLC dba Sleep Outfitters
COL71(44380)07122016
22A-2016-02577C
Tonya Avery v. Messer Construction Company
COL71(44391)07182016
22A-2016-02575C
Tasja Seaverson v. Installed Building Products
COL71(44394) 05102016
532-2016-01100
OCRC MINUTES Page 15 of 39 September 29, 2016
No Probable Cause – Dismiss – continued
Terry Mehrman v. J.D. Romulus, LLC dba IHOP
COL71(44421)07272016
22A-2016-02629C
Ginare Hortes v. Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
COL71(44423)07282106
22A-2016-02580C
Virginia Howerton v. Hocking Valley Enterprises
COL71(44449)08082016
22A-2016-02825C
LaRonda Smoot-Tawiah v. Target Corporation Distribution Center
COL76(25458)01142016
22A-2016-00933C
Regina A. Phillips v. MOBIS North America, LLC
TOL72(37514)12222015
22A-2016-00597C
Adrian Diggins v. FCA US LLC
TOLB2(37520)12282015
22A-2016-00624C
Harold J. Collins v. Impact Employment Solutions, Inc.
TOLB2(37522)12302015
22A-2016-00631C
Malinda Estby v. Pathway
TOL72(37523)12302015
22A-2016-00633C
Robin S. Vargas v. Pathway
TOL72(37524)12302015
22A-2016-00634C
Carrie Upchurch v. Toledo Molding & Die, Inc.
TOL72(37527)01042016 AMENDED
22A-2016-00650C
Sean D. Walker v. Johnson Controls, Inc.
TOL72(37528)01042016
22A-2016-00655C
Floyd A. White v. Johnson Controls, Inc.
TOL72(37529)01042016
22A-2016-00656C
OCRC MINUTES Page 16 of 39 September 29, 2016
No Probable Cause – Dismiss – continued
Aaron Schultz v. Johnson Controls, Inc.
TOL72(37532)01052016
22A-2016-00666C
Ruben A. Lopez v. Johnson Controls, Inc.
TOL72(37533)01052016
22A-2016-00667C
Cass E. Harris v. DC Motors, Inc.
TOLG2(37537)01072016
22A-2016-00707F
Jessica McClure-Weis v. City of Bowling Green, Division of Police
TOLB2(37541)01082016
22A-2016-00711C
Keshia L. Maddox v. Luther Home of Mercy
TOL72(37542)01112016
22A-2016-00712C
Michael Goodwin v. Melrose Village East Apartments; Melrose Apartments; Melrose
Rehab LLC; Red Stone Partners LLC; Wallick Properties Midwest LLC; Central
Cincinnati Properties; Bonnie Kimberlin, Property Manager
TOLH2(37544)01132016
05-16-4213-8
22A-2016-00728F
Taneshia Slater v. Unican Ohio, LLC
TOL72(37545)01132016
22A-2016-00729C
Richard Lueke v. The Gordon Lumber Company
TOLA2(37548)01152016
22A-2016-00743C
Ronald Rodriguez v. Tubeileh, LLC Uncle John’s Pancake House
TOLA2(37551)01192016
22A-2016-00751C
Geannine Shelton v. Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority
TOLB2(37555)01212016 AMENDED
22A-2016-00760C
Carrie Upchurch v. Renhill Staffing Services, LLC
TOL72(37560)01252016 AMENDED
22A-2016-00770C
OCRC MINUTES Page 17 of 39 September 29, 2016
No Probable Cause – Dismiss – continued
Idris Abdulrahman v. Great Lakes Restaurants of Missouri, LLC (Great Lakes
Restaurants, LLC) dba KFC
TOL72(37577)02012016
22A-2016-00841C
Selena Yates v. P & A Industries, Inc.
TOLB2(37584)02052016
22A-2016-00880C
Cary Brown v. Lucas County Children Services
TOLA2(37591)02102016
22A-2016-00910C
Joshua Tropf v. Put-In-Bay Police Department
TOL72(37597)02122016
22A-2016-00925C
James Westrick v. GT Technologies, Inc.
TOLA2(37607)02182016
22A-2016-00950C
Arthur Baker v. SMX, LLC
TOLB2(37622)02262016
22A-2016-01034C
Michael Petz v. Fulton County Ohio Public Utilities
TOLB2(37648)03022016
22A-2016-01091C
Denise M. Scott v. Libbey Glass Inc.
TOL72(37676)03172016
22A-2016-01208C
Katie L. Krupp v. Advance America
TOL72(37721)04062016
22A-2016-01405C
Damisha Woodley v. Parkcliffe, Inc.
TOL72(37737)04152016
22A-2016-01520C
Jose Plata Ortega v. Advantage Powder Coating, Inc.
TOL72(37739)04142016
22A-2016-01545C
Kathy Winters v. Materion Corporation
TOLB2(37744)04192016
22A-2016-01554C
OCRC MINUTES Page 18 of 39 September 29, 2016
No Probable Cause – Dismiss – continued
Roosevelt Williams v. Zepf Center
TOL72(37749)04202016 AMENDED
22A-2016-01565C
Tommie A. Byrd v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc.
TOL72(37787)05122016
22A-2016-01797C
Albert J. Stewart v. Comfort Line Ltd.
TOLA2(37796)05162016
22A-2016-01812C
Don M. Parks v. Autoneum North America, Inc.
TOL72(37805)05202016
22A-2016-01833C
Karie Ann Massie v. Original Gino’s
TOL72(37812)05262016
22A-2016-01894C
Eric Knaggs v. University of Toledo Medical Center
TOL72(37834)06082016
22A-2016-02018C
Jose P. Ortega v. RKPL, Inc. dba National Staffing Alternatives
TOL72(37843)06132016
22A-2016-02048C
Teanna M. Parker v. Speedway LLC
TOL72(37858)06202016
22A-2016-02108C
LaTonya J. Gilmer v. CareLink Nursing Services, Inc.
TOL72(37869)06282016
22A-2016-02165C
Angela Wurm v. St. Francis Senior Ministries, Inc.
TOLB2(37900)07182016
22A-2016-02305C
Shannon Maloon v. Springfield Metropolitan Housing Authority (SMHA)
TOLH6(25527)01152016
05-16-4236-8
22A-2016-01178F
Christopher Durham v. Vector Marketing Corporation
AKR73(38252)03072016
22A-2016-01124C
OCRC MINUTES Page 19 of 39 September 29, 2016
No Probable Cause – Dismiss – continued
Edwin Davila v. Avanti Corporation
AKRA3(38273)03162016
22A-2016-01238C
Antoinette Foster v. Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board of
Cuyahoga County
AKRB3(38319)03282016
22A-2016-01534C
Delbert Richards v. AGC Flat Glass North America, Inc.
AKRB3(38327)04222016
22A-2016-01604C
Daryl Dorsey, Jr. v. Arhaus, LLC
AKR73(38328)04222016
22A-2016-01607C
Kim Anderson v. Massillon City School District Board of Education
AKRA3(38344)05062016
22A-2016-01740C
Daniel Rock v. Vulkor Incorporated
AKRB3(38352)05112016
22A-2016-01802C
Aman Haque v. Islamic Society of Akron and Kent
AKR73(38355)05142016
22A-2016-01807C
Nahed Seder v. Cardinal Mooney High School
AKRA3(38358)05172016
22A-2016-01831C
Christine L. Wright v. Dan Joe’s Pizza, Inc. dba Papa John’s Pizza
AKRB3(38368)05252016
22A-2016-01923C
Linda Jeanne Thomas v. Variety Wholesalers, Inc.
AKRB3(38387)06102016
22A-2016-02039C
Jerad Shaffer v. State of Ohio, Department of Rehabilitation and Correction
AKR73(38393)06152016
22A-2016-02098C
Christine Murgida v. State of Ohio, Department of Transportation
AKR73(38394)06162016
22A-2016-02099C
OCRC MINUTES Page 20 of 39 September 29, 2016
No Probable Cause – Dismiss – continued
Shamekia Little v. Wayside Farm, Inc.
AKR73(38413)06282016
22A-2016-02193C
Lamont Davis v. The Karman Rubber Company
AKR73(38407)06232016
22A-2016-02138C
Nicole Smith v. Summa Western Reserve Hospital, LLC
AKRB3(38416)06302016
22A-2016-02194C
Christine Murgida v. State of Ohio, Department of Transportation
AKR73(38427)07082016
22A-2016-02260C
Tina M. Campbell v. State of Ohio, Department of Rehabilitation and Correction
AKR73(38430)04252016
532-2016-01356C
Anna Pallone v. L.F. Donnell, Inc.
AKR73(38433)07112016
22A-2016-02262C
Annette Freeman v. Synchrony Bank
AKRA3(38442)07182016
22A-2016-02302C
Scott Witeof v. Wal-Mart Stores East, LP
AKRB3(38449)07212016
22A-2016-02326C
Gary A. McCrae v. Biery Cheese Co.
AKR73(38457)07292016
22A-2016-02428C
Robert A. Maurer v. County of Stark, Veterans Service Commission
AKRB3(38461)08012016
22A-2016-02526C
Eric A. Hoagland v. AT & F Structures, LLC
AKRB3(38469)08082016
22A-2016-02534C
Christine L. Wright v. DanJoe’s Pizza, Inc. dba Papa John’s Pizza
AKRB3(38482)08102016
22A-2016-02560C
OCRC MINUTES Page 21 of 39 September 29, 2016
No Probable Cause – Dismiss – continued
Stacey Stone v. Astro-Clean, Inc.
AKR73(38485)08122016
22A-2016-02654C
Kenia Wagner v. Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority
AKRH4(43187)12302015
05-16-4436-8
22A-2016-00669F
Ann Thompson v. Deegan Management Inc.
AKRH4(43211)04252016 AMENDED
05-16-4518-8
22A-2016-00799F
*Split recommendation: Probable Cause on Respondent’s policy and application; No Probable Cause on terms/conditions,
intimidation, & eviction
Antoinette Foster v. The Life Exchange Center, Inc.
AKRB4(43321)03282016
22A-2016-01306C
Ronald R. Drake, Sr. v. Alexia Manor Housing Corporation dba Lourexis Apartments,
Millennia Housing Management Ltd. and Debra Clark
AKRH4(43335)03032016
05-16-4391-8
22A-2016-01494F
Marquita M. Smith v. The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
AKR74(43365)04192016
22A-2016-01551C
Azzari Shiloni Jones v. Avon Healthcare Center, Inc. dba The Woods on French Creek
AKR74(43368)04222016
22A-2016-01618C
Jeremiah E. Waseleski v. Dalcan Limited Liability Company dba Panera Bread
AKR74(43374)04272016
22A-2016-01634C
Shirley Melton v. William Gorey, Matthew and Kathryn Bishop
AKRH4(43380)05022016 AMENDED
22A-2016-01706F
Marko R. Farlow v. City of Wooster, Wooster Community Hospital
AKRB4(43437)03142016
532-2016-01058C
Patricia D. Thomas v. Weatherchem Corporation
AKR74(43467)06242016
22A-2016-02167C
OCRC MINUTES Page 22 of 39 September 29, 2016
No Probable Cause – Dismiss – continued
John Fitzmaurice v. County of Cuyahoga, Office of Child Support Services
CLEA4(43214)01262016
22A-2016-00813C
Collin D. Sullivan v. American Signature, Inc. dba Value City Furniture
CLE74(43218)01272016
22A-2016-00818C
Tracy Stephens v. Huron Health Care Center dba Admiral’s Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation
CLE74(43224)01292016
22A-2016-00844C
Leonie P. McDonald v. Cuyahoga County
CLE74(43243)02102016
22A-2016-00921C
Jada D. Burt v. CSL Plasma, Inc.
CLE74(43307)03162016
22A-2016-01232C
Sherry Jiles v. The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
CLEA4(43309)03162016
22A-2016-01234C
Rebecca Wojtko v. Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority
CLE74(43315)03222016
22A-2016-01292C
John Adam Szefcyk v. Board of Trustees of Amherst Township
CLEE4(43361)04182016
22A-2016-01544F
Francetta Lane v. State of Ohio, Department of Rehabilitation and Correction
CLE74(43384)05042016
22A-2016-01744C
Rolanda Lloyd v. Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
CLE74(43410)05252016
22A-2016-01940C
Barbara Lukez v. Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
CLE74(43425)06062016
22A-2016-01996C
Mark Allen Miller v. Aramark Facilities Services, LLC
CLEA4(43428)05062016
22A-2016-01999C
OCRC MINUTES Page 23 of 39 September 29, 2016
No Probable Cause – Dismiss – continued
Alan Schneider v. United Parcel Service, Inc.
CLEA4(43448)06152016
22A-2016-02090C
Nicholas Smith v. City Taxi-Cab and Transfer Company
CLE74(43458)06182016
22A-2016-02119C
Larry Daniels v. AARP Foundation
CLE74(43471)06162016
532-2016-01719C
Michael Harper v. Automax Medina LLC dba Bill Doraty Kia
CLE74(43472)06282016
22A-2016-02224C
Ernest Smith v. Just In Time Staffing, Inc.
CLEA4(43481)07082016
22A-2016-02242C
Ernest Smith v. Northern Stamping, Inc.
CLEA4(43482)07082016
22A-2016-02243C
Erik Holston v. PNC Bank, National Association
CLEG4(43486)07092016
22A-2016-02247F
Bradley K. Harsh v. Alcoa, Inc.
CLEB4(43508)07252016
22A-2016-02420C
Richard Sturgis v. Management Consulting Inc. dba MANCON
CLEE4(43509)07252016
22A-2016-02421F
Marquitta Ortega v. Family and Child Abuse Prevention Center
CLE72(37814)05262016
22A-2016-01896C
Jataun J. Jones v. Wesley and Kelly Turk, M&T Properties, LLC, and Joe Krucker
CLEH3(38197)01152016
05-16-4295-8
22A-2016-00767F
*Split recommendation: Probable Cause on disability; No Probable Cause on basis of race and Respondent M&T Properties
MaryAnn Delagrange v. State of Ohio, Department of Education
CLE73(38367)05232016
22A-2016-01871C
OCRC MINUTES Page 24 of 39 September 29, 2016
No Probable Cause – Dismiss – continued
Terrie Weir v. The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Akron General Medical Center
CLE73(38369)05252016
22A-2016-01944C
Ericka Proctor v. BFG Federal Credit Union
CLE73(38404)06232016
22A-2016-02203C
Rebecca Delawder & Michael Bishop v. Superior Construction and Rental Management,
LLC, Laura Burcroff, Charley Creek Apartments Limited Partnership, Charley Creek
Housing Partners, Inc., Superior Construction Specialist, LLC and Michael G. Finley
DAYH6(25443)11132015 AMENDED
05-16-0134-8
22A-2016-02141F
*Split recommendation: Probable Cause against Respondents Superior Construction and Rental Management, LLC, Laura Burcroff,
Charley Creek Apartments Limited Partnership, and Michael G. Finley; No Probable Cause against Respondents Charley Creek Housing Partners, Inc. and Superior Construction Specialist, LLC
Keiana Rogers v. Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
DAY76(25460)01222016
22A-2016-00860C
Ronald Pilkington v. Staco Energy Products
DAYA6(25467)01252016
22A-2016-00944C
Bret Kittle v. Sidney Fire Department
DAY76(25512)02162016
22A-2016-01138C
Sherinda Ross v. Frisch’s Restaurants, Inc.
DAY76(25515)02182016
22A-2016-01223C
Timothy Ryan v. Green Tokai Company, LTD
DAYB6(25530)02242016
22A-2016-01174C
Sherry Barnes v. Kettering Health Network
DAYB6(25536)02292016
22A-2016-01259C
Sallie M. Moore v. 5040 Philadelphia Drive Operating Company, Inc. dba Carriage Inn of Dayton
DAY76(25539)03022016
22A-2016-01157C
Karen Jamison v. Carriage Inn of Dayton
DAY76(25540)03022016
22A-2016-01152C
OCRC MINUTES Page 25 of 39 September 29, 2016
No Probable Cause – Dismiss – continued
Richard Scott v. Block by Block, Inc.
DAYB6(25550)03072016
22A-2016-01217C
Chanel Jackson v. Itochu Automobile America, Inc.
DAY76(25583)03252016
22A-2016-01455C
Daniel Gevat v. Buffalo Wild Wings
DAY76(25601)04082016
22A-2016-01454C
Dwight A. Pringle v. Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC; Solanki K. Hareshkum, Loan Officer
DAYH6(25605)04112016
05-16-4684-8
22A-2016-01487F
Micherlena Abrams v. Pristine Senior Living of Beavercreek
DAY76(25627)04212016
22A-2016-01638C
Taylor M. Fleming v. Wright-Patt Credit Union, Inc.
DAY76(25632)04262016
22A-2016-01687C
Angela Graham v. Wright-Patt Credit Union, Inc.
DAY76(25644)04292016
22A-2016-01722C
Jade Montgomery v. Mercy Health West Hospital
DAY76(25649)05032016
22A-2016-01746C
Minnie Lightfoot v. Zwanenberg Food Group
DAYA6(25668)05062016
22A-2016-01867C
Jeffrey Molden v. City of Cincinnati Public Services TROD
DAY76(25652)05032016
22A-2016-01749C
Lynn and Ronald Dotson v. Aspen Glen Condominium Owner’s Association c/o L&B
Management Firm LLC, Bruce Ballhaus, Registered Agent
DAYH6(25689)04262016
05-16-4602-8
22A-2016-01971F
OCRC MINUTES Page 26 of 39 September 29, 2016
No Probable Cause – Dismiss – continued
Mickeal H. Walters v. Oesterlen-Services for Youth, Inc.
DAY76(25692)05132016
22A-2016-01846C
Dontae Lawson v. Wal-Mart Stores East, LP
DAYB6(25718)05272016
22A-2016-01975C
Amanda Cole v. NCI Group, Inc. dba Metal Coaters Ohio
DAY76(25721)05282016
22A-2016-01983C
Natasha Hunt v. Toward Independence, Inc.
DAYA6(25724)06022016
22A-2016-02041C
Anthony Shope v. Lacey Blevins, Owner; Randy Butler, Realtor
DAYH6(25742)06132016
22A-2016-02067C
Elmer Michael Still v. American Electric power Generation Resources Inc.
DAYA6(25759)06222016
22A-2016-02155C
James W. Hansmann, Jr. v. Bickers Metal Products, Inc.
DAYA6(25780)07052016
22A-2016-02464C
Martin Hensley v. Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority
DAY76(25812)07252016
22A-2016-02433C
Tracey Tucker v. Rose International Recruiting
DAYA6(25818)07262016
22A-2016-02511C
Bethany Jordan v. Carmalor Ohio, LLC dba Holden House Apartments
DAYE6(25920)09132016
22A-2016-02862F
OCRC MINUTES Page 27 of 39 September 29, 2016
MOTION by Commissioner Patmon to approve the September 29, 2016 Confirmation
Agenda. Second by Commissioner Barreras.
Roll Call Vote:
Chairman Leonard Hubert YES
Commissioner Lori Barreras YES
Commissioner Juan Cespedes YES
Commissioner William W. Patmon, III YES – Except for noted recusals
Commissioner Madhu Singh YES
Motion carried.
STAFF BRIEFING
The Compliance Manager informed Commissioners that the Commission is in compliance with
all notification requirements as set forth in Ohio Administrative Code Section 4112-1-04.
OCRC MINUTES Page 28 of 39 September 29, 2016
Appearance Cases
1. Commissioners’ Agenda – Week 3, Page 1, Item 1
Findings Upon Reconsideration – No Probable Cause – Dismiss
Jason D. Becker v. Shoes.com
COL71(42036)10202015
22A-2016-00364C
Upon review of Charging Party’s Request for Reconsideration, the reconsideration supervisor
recommended the Commission uphold the Regional finding of No Probable Cause – Dismiss.
All parties were present to discuss the case.
MOTION by Commissioner Patmon to uphold the Regional finding of No Probable Cause
– Dismiss. Second by Commissioner Cespedes.
Roll Call Vote:
Chairman Leonard Hubert YES
Commissioner Lori Barreras YES
Commissioner Juan Cespedes YES
Commissioner William W. Patmon, III YES
Commissioner Madhu Singh YES
Motion Carried
OCRC MINUTES Page 29 of 39 September 29, 2016
2. Commissioners’ Agenda – Week 3, Page 2, Item 1
Administrative Law Judge Recommends Cease and Desist Order
Randi & Kirk Ray v. Randy Michael Brinker, et al.
COLH1(40697)12122013 AMENDED
22A-2014-02381F
05-14-0363-8
Complaint No. 14-HOU-COL-40697
The Commissioner’s reviewed the Administrative Law Judge’s report and recommendation, the
Attorney General’s motion to modify, Respondent’s objections to the Administrative Law
Judge’s report and recommendation, and Attorney General’s response thereto. The
Administrative Law Judge, through her report, recommended that the Commission issue a cease
and desist order. All parties were present to discuss the case.
MOTION by Commissioner Patmon to adopt the Administrative Law Judge’s report and
recommendation to issue a cease and desist order, grant the Attorney General’s motion to
modify to include $50,000.00 in actual damages and $10,000 in punitive damages for the
minor/daughter of the Charging Parties, and to deny Respondent’s objections. Second by
Commissioner Barreras.
Roll Call Vote:
Chairman Leonard Hubert YES
Commissioner Lori Barreras YES
Commissioner Juan Cespedes YES
Commissioner William W. Patmon, III YES
Commissioner Madhu Singh YES
Motion Carried
OCRC MINUTES Page 30 of 39 September 29, 2016
3. Commissioners’ Agenda – Week 2, Page 2, Item 4
Findings Upon Reconsideration – No Probable Cause – Dismiss
Louis Pilder v. Village at Beckett Ridge Condominium Owner’s Association, Inc.
Beckett Ridge Master Association, Inc., Towne Properties Asset Management Company,
Greg Wirtley, Manager
DAYH6(25475)01282016
22A-2016-00835F
Upon review of Charging Party’s Request for Reconsideration, the reconsideration supervisor
recommended the Commission uphold the Regional finding of No Probable Cause – Dismiss.
All parties were present to discuss the case.
MOTION by Commissioner Barreras to uphold the Regional finding of No Probable Cause
– Dismiss. Second by Commissioner Singh.
Roll Call Vote:
Chairman Leonard Hubert YES
Commissioner Lori Barreras YES
Commissioner Juan Cespedes YES
Commissioner William W. Patmon, III YES
Commissioner Madhu Singh YES
Motion Carried
MOTION by Commissioner Patmon to take a five minute recess. Second by Commissioner
Cespedes.
Roll Call Vote:
Chairman Leonard Hubert YES
Commissioner Lori Barreras YES
Commissioner Juan Cespedes YES
Commissioner William W. Patmon, III YES
Commissioner Madhu Singh YES
Motion carried.
MOTION by Commissioner Patmon to return to public session. Second by Commissioner
Singh.
Roll Call Vote:
Chairman Leonard Hubert YES
Commissioner Lori Barreras YES
Commissioner Juan Cespedes YES
Commissioner William W. Patmon, III YES
Commissioner Madhu Singh YES
OCRC MINUTES Page 31 of 39 September 29, 2016
4. Commissioners’ Agenda – Week 2, Page 1, Item 1
Respondent’s Request - Deny
Carrie Burrer v. Hyde Park Condominium #2 Owner’s Association and Shonna Talley-
Nitzel
AKRH3(38203)01222016 AMENDED
05-16-43202-8
22A-2016-00778F
Upon review of Respondent’s Request for Reconsideration, the reconsideration supervisor
recommended the Commission uphold the Regional finding of Probable Cause. All parties were
present to discuss the case.
MOTION by Commissioner Barreras to uphold the Regional finding of No Probable Cause
– Dismiss. Second by Commissioner Cespedes.
Roll Call Vote:
Chairman Leonard Hubert YES
Commissioner Lori Barreras YES
Commissioner Juan Cespedes YES
Commissioner William W. Patmon, III NO
Commissioner Madhu Singh YES
Motion Carried
OCRC MINUTES Page 32 of 39 September 29, 2016
5. Commissioners’ Agenda – Week 2, Page 1, Item 2
Respondent’s Request - Deny
John Vencl v. Hyde Park Condominium #2 Owner’s Association and Shonna Talley-
Nitzel
AKRH3(38204)01222016 AMENDED
05-16-43201-8
22A-2016-00776F
Upon review of Respondent’s Request for Reconsideration, the reconsideration supervisor
recommended the Commission uphold the Regional finding of Probable Cause. All parties were
present to discuss the case.
MOTION by Commissioner Barreras to uphold the Regional finding of No Probable Cause
– Dismiss. Second by Commissioner Cespedes.
Roll Call Vote:
Chairman Leonard Hubert YES
Commissioner Lori Barreras YES
Commissioner Juan Cespedes YES
Commissioner William W. Patmon, III NO
Commissioner Madhu Singh YES
Motion Carried
OCRC MINUTES Page 33 of 39 September 29, 2016
6. Commissioners’ Agenda – Week 2, Page 1, Item 3
Respondent’s Request - Deny
Fair Housing Advocates Association v. Hyde Park Condominium #2 Owner’s
Association and Shonna Talley-Nitzel
AKRH3(43287)02292016 AMENDED
05-16-4399-8
22A-2016-01058F
Upon review of Respondent’s Request for Reconsideration, the reconsideration supervisor
recommended the Commission uphold the Regional finding of Probable Cause. All parties were
present to discuss the case.
MOTION by Commissioner Barreras to uphold the Regional finding of No Probable Cause
– Dismiss. Second by Commissioner Cespedes.
Roll Call Vote:
Chairman Leonard Hubert YES
Commissioner Lori Barreras YES
Commissioner Juan Cespedes YES
Commissioner William W. Patmon, III NO
Commissioner Madhu Singh NO
Motion Carried
OCRC MINUTES Page 34 of 39 September 29, 2016
COMMISSIONERS’ AGENDAS
Commissioners’ Agenda for Week 1
Page 1 of 1
1. Findings Upon Reconsideration- No Probable Cause – Dismiss
Luvenia Williams v. IGH America LLC, dba CandlewoodSuites
COLA(42028)10132015 AMENDED
22A-2016-00187C
Trenton Tolliver v. Ford Motor Company
DAY76(25560)03142016
22A-2016-01258C
2. No Jurisdiction - Dismiss
James William Hall v. Attorney James R. Silver
AKRG3(38445)07202016
22A-2016-02316F
James William Hall v. Eric R. Fink
AKRG3(38446)07202016
22A-2016-02317F
James William v. The Portage County Bar Association
AKRG3(38447)07202016
22A-2016-02318F
MOTION by Commissioner Barreras to adopt the staff findings in the foregoing captioned
cases on the Commissioners’ Agenda for Week 1. Second by Commissioner Singh.
Roll Call Vote:
Chairman Leonard Hubert YES
Commissioner Lori Barreras YES
Commissioner Juan Cespedes YES
Commissioner William W. Patmon, III YES
Commissioner Madhu Singh YES
Motion carried.
OCRC MINUTES Page 35 of 39 September 29, 2016
COMMISSIONERS’ AGENDAS
Commissioners’ Agenda for Week 2
Page 1 of 1
1. No Jurisdiction – Dismiss
Crystal A. Trigaux v. R&B Bubble Tea KTV Corporation
TOLE2(37651)03032016
22A-2016-01110F
MOTION by Commissioner Barreras to adopt the staff findings in the foregoing captioned
cases on the Commissioners’ Agenda for Week 2. Second by Commissioner Cespedes.
Roll Call Vote:
Chairman Leonard Hubert YES
Commissioner Lori Barreras YES
Commissioner Juan Cespedes YES
Commissioner William W. Patmon, III YES
Commissioner Madhu Singh YES
Motion carried.
OCRC MINUTES Page 36 of 39 September 29, 2016
COMMISSIONERS’ AGENDAS
Commissioners’ Agenda for Week 3
Page 1 of 1
1. Respondent’s Request – Deny
Rachelle Vaughn v. Owner’s Management Company
CLE73(38102)10132015
22A-2016-00078C
2. Reverse Probable Cause to No Probable Cause - Dismiss
Nicole Warren v. Hattie Larlham Care Group
AKRB3(38185)12312015
22A-2016-00642C
3. Findings Upon Reconsideration- No Probable Cause – Dismiss
Chad J. Sloss & Shenise Turner-Sloss v. The Huntington National Bank, Kylie Miller,
Laura Holiga, Adam Gunn, Pamela Metzo, Charles Stroh, and The Dunham Company,
Inc.
DAYH6(25362)10262015
05-16-4029-8
22A-2016-00270F
*Commissioner Patmon recused himself from participation in this case
4. No Jurisdiction – Dismiss
Michelle M. Brown v. Franklin Circle Christian Church of Cleveland, Ohio
CLEE4(43401)05232016
22A-2016-01876F
MOTION by Commissioner Singh to adopt the staff findings in the foregoing captioned
cases on the Commissioners’ Agenda for Week 3. Second by Commissioner Barreras.
Roll Call Vote:
Chairman Leonard Hubert YES
Commissioner Lori Barreras YES
Commissioner Juan Cespedes YES
Commissioner William W. Patmon, III YES - with noted recusal
Commissioner Madhu Singh YES
Motion carried.
OCRC MINUTES Page 37 of 39 September 29, 2016
COMMISSIONERS’ AGENDAS
Commissioners’ Agenda for Add-on
Page 1 of 1
1. Reverse No Probable Cause to Probable Cause – Schedule Conciliation - Authorize
Executive Director to Issue Formal Complaint If Conciliation Efforts Fail
Andrew Spencer v. State of Ohio, Department of Public Safety
COLB1(44470)10262015 AMENDED
22A-2016-00280C
*Commissioner Barreras recused herself from participation in this case
2. Administrative Law Judge Recommends Award of Attorney Fees
Elizabeth Curtis v. Michael Buttram, Owner
DAYH6(24161)02132014
22A-2014-01220F
Complaint No. 14-HOU-DAY-24161
3. Authorize Attorney General to Seek Enforcement of Conciliation Agreement And
Consent Order
William R. Edmunds v. Norwalk Raceway Park, Inc. dba Summit Motor Sports Park
AKRG1(40663)11252013
22A-2014-00548C
MOTION by Commissioner Patmon to adopt the staff findings in the foregoing captioned
cases on the Commissioners’ Agenda for Week 1. Second by Commissioner Barreras.
Roll Call Vote:
Chairman Leonard Hubert YES
Commissioner Lori Barreras YES - with noted recusal
Commissioner Juan Cespedes YES
Commissioner William W. Patmon, III YES
Commissioner Madhu Singh YES
Motion carried.
OCRC MINUTES Page 38 of 39 September 29, 2016
Report from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office
Lori Anthony, Chief, Civil Rights Section, Ohio Attorney General’s Office updated
Commissioners on pregnancy discrimination case.
Report from the Chief Legal Counsel
Stephanie Demers, Chief Legal Counsel for the OCRC, gave a summary of an enforcement case
that was on the agenda today. She explained the cases that were heard today were all
employment and housing, but the Commission also has jurisdiction over places of public
accommodation and that – in fact - Ohio law was on the books far in advance of the federal
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. It is unlawful under Ohio law for a place of public
accommodation to discriminate against a person based on protected class, including disability.
In 2014, the Commission received a charge against Respondent, Norwalk Raceway Park, which
is a place of public accommodation. The Charging Party asserted certain areas of the facility are
inaccessible to the disabled. Respondent entered into a CACO voluntarily agreeing to come into
compliance with the law by making modifications to the facility, such as providing a sufficient
amount of parking spaces and van-accessible spaces and wheelchair-accessible seats dispersed
throughout the facility with companion seating. The Commission recently learned that
Respondent had not made the changes they agreed upon. The commission’s investigator
conducted an on-site with an expert witness, who is an architect, and confirmed this.
Consequently, the Commission is referring the matter to the Ohio Attorney General’s office
seeking them to enforce the CACO.
Report from Executive Director
Executive Director G. Michael Payton thanked Denison University for hosting the OCRC. He
also thanked Mary Turocy and Desmon Martin for the planning and preparation for the meeting.
The Employee Engagement Committee is planning to revisit the Mission, Vision and Values for
the OCRC. The committee will also hold a contest for new ideas on the agency’s slogan.
Director Payton and Mary Turocy met with the Ohio State University, Kirwin Institute regarding
plans to develop a curriculum to study implicit bias.
Director Payton extended an invitation to attend a presentation on the Zanesville Water Case on
October 13, 2016. He also thanked Commissioner Singh for visiting the OCRC Cleveland
Regional Office and providing lunch for the staff.