Barnett v. Wendt

This appeal arises under R.C. 119.12 from the common pleas court’s review and affirmance of the denial of licensure by the State Board of Psychology. The board denied appellant, Robert W. Barnett, Ph.D., a license to practice psychology in the state of Ohio.

Barnett applied for Ohio licensing; and, on March 4, 1985, the board gave him a notice of its intent to determine his suitability therefor. A reason specified in the notice was that Barnett had engaged “in a personal and sexual relationship with Jacqueline Ash, who had been terminated as [his] client on or about January 11,1984.” A hearing…