Powers v. Ohio State Racing Commission

Plaintiff-appellant, Sue Powers, had been licensed for fourteen years as a mutuel clerk at River Downs Race Track (“River Downs”). On September 2, 1987, she was assigned to the River Downs mutuel window where she processed wagers on the sixth race. One of the horses to run in that sixth race was No. 10, “Circle the Field.” Powers was familiar with this horse inasmuch as her half-brother was its trainer. Roy Hamilton, owner of horse No. 10, placed a $300 wager on his horse at Powers’ window. When Circle the Field unexpectedly won the race, Hamilton presented his winning ticket to Powers. Upon…