Smith v. Friendship Village of Dublin, Ohio, Inc.

Francis E. Sweeney, Sr., J.

This appeal stems from a handicap discrimination claim brought by appellee, Kristie Smith, against appellant, Friendship Village of Dublin, Ohio, Inc.

On September 2, 1997, appellee was hired by appellant as a home health aide. Appellee, a diabetic, was required to monitor her blood-sugar level throughout the day and to administer insulin when needed. In her complaint, appellee alleged that appellant denied her request to adjust her work schedule to monitor and maintain her blood sugar. Appellee further alleged that appellant denied her a promotion because of her…