White v. Fabiniak, 2007-L-100 (5-2-2008)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Appellant, Carla White, appeals from the judgment entry of the Lake County Court of Common Pleas awarding summary judgment in favor of appellees, Brian Fabiniak and Wal-Mart. We affirm.

{¶ 2} On January 12, 2006, appellant commenced employment as a third shift "in-stock associate" at Wal-Mart in Madison, Ohio. During her training, appellant received an employee handbook defining various company procedures and policies. Of relevance to the instant case are (1) Wal-Mart's "Open Door" policy for discussing or airing work-related concerns and/or grievances and (2) its "Workplace…