Castle v. Ohio Department of Commerce

Wise, Presiding Judge.

{¶ 1} Appellant Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Financial Institutions (“DFI”), appeals the decision of the Morrow County Court of Common Pleas that reversed DFI’s decision to deny appellee Kristina Castle a loan officer’s license. The following facts give rise to this appeal.

{¶ 2} On February 17, 2004, appellee applied to DFI for a loan officer’s license. On May 14, 2004, after conducting an investigation, DFI provided notice of its intent to deny appellee’s application. DFI concluded that appellee’s character and fitness do not command the confidence of the…