Byrd v. Faber

This appeal is concerned solely with the liability of the appellants, the Ohio Conference of Seventh-day Adventists et al. The claims against Faber are still pending in the trial court, and consequently, are not before us at this time. However, as the appellants’ liability is in several respects dependent upon the liability of their employee, Faber, it is necessary for us to discuss certain aspects of the appellees’ case against Faber. Initially, we must determine whether it is possible for the appellees to bring a claim against Faber for clergy malpractice. If such a cause of action is…