County of Summit v. Stoll, 23465 (6-13-2007)

DECISION AND JOURNAL ENTRY

This cause was heard upon the record in the trial court. Each error assigned has been reviewed and the following disposition is made: {¶ 1} Plaintiff-Appellant Summit County ("the County") has appealed from the judgment of the Summit County Court of Common Pleas which affirmed the decision of the Human Resource Commission. This Court reverses.

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{¶ 2} Defendant-Appellee Barbara Stoll began her employment with the County in the Department of Jobs and Family Services in 1972. Appellee remained employed by the County, slowly being promoted until she became a Social…