Genheimer v. Clark Grave Vault Co.

Plaintiff-appellant, Craig Genheimer, sued his former employer, Clark Grave Vault Company, the defendant-appellee, in the Court of Common Pleas of Franklin County for reinstatement, back pay, and attorney’s fees, alleging that he had been discharged because he had instituted and pursued his rights under the Ohio Workers’ Compensation Act. Defendant answered denying that plaintiff was discharged, contending that he was laid off for lack of work. Defendant also denied that plaintiff had instituted or pursued his rights under the Ohio Workers’ Compensation Act at the time of the layoff.

The case…