Hill v. Mr. Money Finance Co.

BOGGS, Chief Judge.

Gregg Hill sued First Citizens Banc Corp. and Mr. Money Finance Co. (“First Citizens” and “Mr. Money”; collectively, “Defendants”) for retaliation and wrongful termination, in violation of Ohio and federal whistleblower laws, and Ohio public policy. Defendants counterclaimed, seeking sanctions, alleging frivolous conduct by Hill under Ohio Civ. R. 11, Ohio Rev.Code § 2323.51 and Fed.R.Civ.P. 11. The district court granted Defendants’ motion for summary judgment on the substantive claims and then granted Hill’s motion for judgment on the pleadings as to the sanctions. Both…