Helmick v. Cincinnati Word Processing, Inc.

This case requires us to resolve two issues. The first involves an issue of law. The second involves a mixture of law and fact. Appellants assert that the General Assembly abolished common-law tort actions premised upon sexual misconduct by way of preemption when it enacted R.C. Chapter 4112. Appellants also argue that the doctrine of employment at will bars Helmick’s breach of contract action, said action being premised upon her discharge without just cause. We reject appellants’ positions as aforesaid and affirm the court of appeals.

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On the first point there appears to be little question…