Oglesby v. City of Columbus, Unpublished Decision (2-8-2001)

OPINION

In January 1982, plaintiff, James B. Olgesby, was hired by the City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities ("DPU"). At all times relevant, a collective bargaining agreement existed between the city and plaintiff's union, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Ohio Council 8, Local 1632.

In 1990, plaintiff was loaned to the Equal Business Opportunity Commission ("EBOC") and designated a business development assistant. On October 26, 1995, Gwendolyn Rogers, the Executive Director of EBOC, accused plaintiff, in writing, of theft and work duty violations and…