Penrod v. Ohio Department of Administrative Services

{¶ 1} In this appeal we consider whether the abolishment of a state employee’s position was accomplished consistent with the requirements of former R.C. 124.321(D). We hold that it was not, and, thus, we affirm the judgment of the court of appeals.

Facts and Procedural History

{¶ 2} In 2002, defendant-appellant, the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (“DAS”) decided to abolish the position of plaintiff-appellee, Joyce Penrod, who was a Facilities Planning Project Manager in the State Architect’s Office (“SAO”). In that exempt position, Penrod supervised four employees and *240assisted state…