Haynes v. Ohio Turnpike Commission

Frank D. Celebrezze Jr., Presiding Judge.

{¶ 1} Appellants, Bennie and Melanie Haynes, appeal the trial court’s decision to grant the motion to dismiss filed by appellees, the Ohio Turnpike Commission (“OTC”) and Robin Carlin (collectively, “appellees”). After a thorough review of the record, and for the reasons set forth below, we reverse and remand.

{¶ 2} Bennie Michael Haynes was employed by the OTC, a public employer under R.C. 4117.01(B), as a section roadway maintenance employee for 19 years. Robin Carlin is the director of human resources for the OTC. On March 3, 2006, the OTC terminated…