Frierson v. Rent-A-Center of America

James Frierson, appellant, filed a complaint against his former employer, Rent-A-Center of America, Inc, appellee, claiming that he was dischaiged in retaliation for his pursuit of workers' compensation benefits in violation of *282R.C. 4123.90. The trial court entered judgment for appellee, and appellant brought this appeal.

Appellant was hired on July 14, 1986 as an account manager for one of appellee's stores. Appellee maintains workers' compensation insurance through the state fund, and is not self-insured. On August 23, appellant was driving one of appellee's trucks when its brakes failed.…