Legal Opinion

Russ v. TRW, Inc.

Ohio Supreme Court

Decided April 24, 1991No. 89-1741PublishedCited by 117 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtSweeney, J.

I

The initial contention of appellant challenges the jury verdict in favor of *47appellee on the claim of intentional infliction of emotional distress. At the outset, appellant maintains that recovery on this basis is tantamount to recognizing a claim . for wrongful discharge, which was rejected by this court in Mers v. Dispatch Printing Co. (1985), 19 Ohio St. 3d 100, 19 OBR 261, 483 N.E. 2d 150, as applied to the at-will employment context. Appellant has, however, mischaracterized the basis for the claim presently at issue.

As a preliminary matter, it must be observed that this court has…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. Yeager v. Local Union 20, Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen & Helpers of AmericaOhio Supreme Court · 1983
  2. Van Fossen v. Babcock & Wilcox Co.Ohio Supreme Court · 1988
  3. Mers v. Dispatch Printing Co.Ohio Supreme Court · 1985
  4. Burr v. Board of County CommissionersOhio Supreme Court · 1986
  5. Cohen v. Lamko, Inc.Ohio Supreme Court · 1984

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