Giese v. Dir., Dept. of Job, E-06-034 (5-18-2007)

DECISION AND JUDGMENT ENTRY

{¶ 1} Appellant, Director of the Ohio Department of Job Family Services ("agency"), appeals from a decision by the Erie County Court of Common Pleas granting summary judgment in favor of appellee, Jason Giese. For the reasons that follow, we affirm the judgment of the trial court.

{¶ 2} Giese was a disabled food stamps recipient who received $10 per month in food stamps benefits. In an attempt to have his benefits increased, he brought certain changes in his circumstances to the attention of the agency, including: (1) new rent and utility costs; and (2) his…