Fawcett v. G. C. Murphy & Co.

Common issues of law are presented in these three appeals and they are, therefore, consolidated herein for purposes of review.

Th first issue, as stated by appellants, is whether the “statutory policy” set forth in R. C. 4101.17 “must be implemented by Ohio courts in a private civil action for damages.”

R. C. 4101.17 reads:

“No employer shall refuse opportunity of interview for employment of applicants or discharge without just cause any employee between the ages of forty and sixty-five who are physically able to perform the duties and otherwise meet the established requirements of the industry…