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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE OHIO CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION

December 12, 2013 Rhodes Office Tower Lobby Hearing Room

Columbus, Ohio

CALL TO ORDER Chairman Hubert called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. Commissioners Present: Chairman Leonard Hubert Commissioner Stephanie Mercado Commissioner Tom Roberts Commissioner William W. Patmon, III (arrived 9:32) Commissioner Lori Barreras A quorum was present. OCRC Staff Present: G. Michael Payton, Executive Director; Keith McNeil, Regional Counsel/Director of Operations; Desmon Martin, Director of Enforcement and Compliance; Aman Mehra, Columbus Regional Director; Norman Gibson, Dayton Regional Director; Darlene Newbern, Toledo Regional Director Vera Boggs, Cleveland/Akron Regional Director; Courtney Calhoun, Reconsideration Supervisor; Bradley Dunn, Reconsideration Supervisor; Lori Anthony, Chief, Civil Rights Section – Ohio Attorney General’s Office; and Sandra Aukeman, Administrative Assistant. Chairman Hubert asked that we observe a moment of silence to honor the lives of two civil rights giants who recently passed - Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first black chief executive, and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election and William Mallory, the longest-serving majority leader in the history of the Ohio House of Representatives and 2012 inductee in the Ohio Civil Rights Hall of Fame. We send our condolences to their families.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION by Commissioner Mercado to approve the November 14, 2013 minutes. Second by Commissioner Roberts. Roll Call Vote:

Chairman Leonard Hubert YES Commissioner Mercado YES Commissioner Tom Roberts YES Commissioner William Patmon YES Commissioner Lori Barreras YES Motion carried.

OCRC MINUTES of 36 December 12, 2013

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CONFIRMATION OF STAFF FINDINGS

1. Complainant’s Request for Reconsideration – Vacate Original No Probable Cause Finding and Grant for Further Review

Aaliyah Carpenter v. Target COL71(40018)01302013 22A-2013-01561C Arisdides Jurado v. Brooksedge Day Care Center COLG1(40390)07102013 22A-2013-02731F Douglas D. Lee v. AXS Opportunity Fund, LLC dba French Quarter in the Continent COLH1(40491)08202013 05-13-1263-8 22A-2013-03316F Stephanie Rayfield v. Board of Education of the Pike-Delta-York Local School District TOLA2(35774)02192013 22A-2013-01502C Chester Seran v. Gander Mountain Company AKRB3(36759)02142013 22A-2013-01539C Marvin Parms v. Summit County Fiscal Office, Kristen M. Scalise, Mike Cassety, Ray Valla, Mike Migden, Diane Gangler, and Cherie Schinoewolf AKRH3(36786)03072013 AMENDED 22A-2013-01732F Deborah A. Gray v. Horseshoe Cleveland Management, LLC AKR74(41900)03122013 22A-2013-01690C Housing Research & Advocacy Center v. Earl Chima & Leatrice Emeruwa CLEH4(41879)02052013 AMENDED 05-13-0443-8 22A-2013-01567F Kimberly R. Spurlock v. Autoneum North America, Inc. CLE72(35757)02082013 22A-2013-01451C *Request for Reconsideration granted on the issue of Termination. Conciliation Agreement and Consent Order ratified on the issue of training.


Complainant’s Request for Reconsideration – Vacate Original No Probable Cause Finding and Grant for Further Review – continued Richard E. Keefe v. Montgomery County Stitllwater Center DAYB6(23463)01312013 22A-2013-01403C Miami Valley Fair Housing Center, Inc. v. Chimneys of Oak Creek LLC; Ryan LNU DAYH6(23483)02152013 22A-2013-01599F Willie J. Seay v. Well Point Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield DAY76(23806)08142013 22A-2014-00231C Thomas R. Cox v. Walmart DAYA1(40109)03132013 22A-2013-01800C

2. Complainant’s Request for Reconsideration – Vacate Original No Jurisdiction

Finding and Grant for Further Review Deborah Parker v. Real Time Resolutions Inc. AKRH3(36853)04182013 22A-2013-01995F

3. Respondent’s Request for Reconsideration – Grant for Further Review

Willie B. Thomas v. Welded Tubes, Inc. CLEA4(41875)02202013 22A-2013-01518C

4. Withdrawal of Charge; Dismiss Formal Complaint – Submitted by the Attorney General’s Office

Tina Handley v. Genesis Healthcare Systems COLA1(39092)12222011 22A-2012-00762C Complaint No. 12-EMP-COL-39092 Kateresa Lee v. Cleveland Unlimited, Inc. dba Revol Wireless COL71(39563)07172012 22A-2012-02829C

Complaint No. 13-EMP-COL-39563


5. Probable Cause – Schedule Conciliation

Brandon Michael Pieper v. Infinity Oilfield Services, LLC COLB1(40312)06112013 22A-2013-02679C

Bernadine Mitchell v. City of Cleveland CLEB4(41908)03142013 22A-2013-01707C Antonio Parra v. Chicken Wow Southpark LLC CLE74(41983)05062013 22A-2013-02113C *Split recommendation. Probable Cause finding on the issue of retaliation only. No Probable Cause finding on the issues of constructive discharge and harassment. Housing Research & Advocacy Center v. Jerome Horton AKRH4(42045)06242013 AMENDED 05-13-1060-8 22A-2013-02586F Tamara S. Sackett v. Greenville Federal DAY76(23467)02052013 22A-2013-01471C Debbie Parks v. North Hill Towers II; Moses Peterson, Manager; Moses Peterson Realty DAYH6(23596)05092013 22A-2013-02407F

6. Issue Formal Complaint Michael D. Ashford v. The Young Men’s Christian Association of Greater Toledo

TOL72(35660)12132012 22A-2013-00964C Michael D. Ashford v. The Young Men’s Christian Association of Greater Toledo TOL72(35726)01242013 22A-2013-01311C

James Cade v. BCG & Company

AKR74(41816)12142012 22A-2013-01120C


7. Ratify Conciliation Agreement after a Finding of Probable Cause

Marilyn B. Turner v. Provider Services, Inc. CLEA1(40126)03222013 22A-2013-03105C

8. Ratify Conciliation Agreement and Consent Order Prior to Final Determination – Close Todd Michael Wiseman v. College Hunks Hauling Junk.com

COLB1(39990)01162013 22A-2013-01359C

Toni Costa v. Andrew Fernandez and Cedarwood Village Apartments I & II Owner, LLC dba Cedarwood Apartments AKRH3(36881)05032013 22A-2013-02090F Housing Research & Advocacy Center v. Marlene Medley, Anncor Limited,, and Stephen & Carole Haky AKRH4(42189)09172013 05-13-1431-8 22A-2013-03419F Housing Research & Advocacy Center v. Marlene Medley, Anncor Limited, and Ziegan RLRM Properties LLC AKRH4(42204)09252013 05-13-1473-8 22A-2014-00087F Deonte M. Williams v. Turney Sunoco Co., Inc. dba Sunoco CLEG4(42205)10082013 22A-2014-00078F Miami Valley Fair Housing Center, Inc. v. Katherine Kordalis, Owner DAYH6(23680)06072013 05-13-1270-8 22A-2013-03160F

Rachel L. Stone v. Health Carousel DAY76(23880)09232013 22A-2014-00397C Gerry Beckner v. Guernsey County ADR71(40505)08262013 22A-2014-00297C


Ratify Conciliation Agreement and Consent Order Prior to Final Determination – Close - continued

Charlotte Barker v. Campbell Soup Supply Company ADRB2(36097)08082013 22A-2013-02978C Melissa J. Heminger v. Franklin Park Lincoln, Inc. ADR72(36151)09052013 22A-2013-03278C

Rita Perkins v. Volunteers of America of Toledo Development Corporation ADR72(36190)09302013 22A-2014-00044C Ronnie Lindsey v. Tiffin University ADR72(36199)10042013 22A-2014-00054C Devon J. Overton v. Brink’s Incorporated ADR72(36203)10102013 22A-2014-00104C Devon J. Overton v. Brink’s Incorporated ADR72(36210)10172013 22A-2014-00158C Melinda Billings et al v. Lindsay Property Management et al; Robert F. Lindsay Company Property Management, Realtors; Joseph Hall, Office Manager ADRH2(36216)10182013 05-14-0097-8 22A-2014-00184F Alberta Williams v. Grannie Thomas Family Learning Center ADRE2(36231)10242013 22A-2014-00241F Claudia Torrez v. Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio ADRB2(36245)10312013 22A-2014-00303C Mark Howard v. National Church Residences ADRB2(36251)11012013 22A-2014-00315C The Housing Research & Advocacy Center v. Hilda Absher/Susan Varga ADRH4(42113)08082013 22A-2013-02969F


Ratify Conciliation Agreement and Consent Order Prior to Final Determination – Close - continued

Thomas Reke v. S W Pizza Green, LLC dba CiCi’s Pizza ADRG3(37060)08192013 22A-2013-03082F Kenyatta Harrison v. Mac’s Convenience Stores, LLC dba Circle K ADR73(37135)10082013 22A-2014-00117C

Amanda Armintrout v. Stocker’s Shop, Inc. ADRE3(37164)10292013 22A-2014-00281F Rico Dancy v. Interstate Management Company, LLC dba Residence Inn. ADRB4(42192)09272013 22A-2014-00060C Heather L. Gordon-Smith v. Volunteers of America of Greater Ohio ADR74(42194)09302013 22A-2014-00063C Barry E. Ramsey v. Ray Cancelliere ADRH4(42220)10152013 22A-2014-00210F Charles Hendricks v. Liberty Ford, Inc. ADR74(42248)11082013 22A-2014-00393C Patrice L. Gibson v. Willo Security, Inc. ADR74(42257)11152013 22A-2014-00473C David G. Saunders v. K.O.I. Enterprises, Inc. ADRA6(23982)10302013 22A-2014-00528C Miami Valley Fair Housing Center, Inc. v. Carol Brewer, Owner; Unidentified Male Salesperson ADRH6(23925)09102013 05-13-1515-8 22A-2014-00553F Teresa Hutcherson v. Real Property Management; Bonnie Louis ADRH6(23988)10242013 05-14-0027-8 22A-2014-00543F


9. Withdrawal of Charge with Settlement

Vonshalay A.S. Smith v. True North Management, LLC COL71(40072)02252013 22A-2013-01906C

Tricia L. Stanson v. The Kroger Co.

COLB1(40174)04042013 22A-2013-03012C Charles P. Beach v. Ohashi Technica USA, Inc. COL71(40296)05302013 22A-2013-02451C Ralph Harris, Jr. v. Columbus State Community College COL71(40533)09162013 22A-2014-00079C Karleen D. Jackson v. McDonald’s COL71(40538)09172013 22A-2014-00076C

Patty Bigerton v. New Hunterwood Park, LTD., LFCAA New Hunterwood Project, Inc., Fairfield Homes Inc., and Gorsuch Realty Co. Inc. dba Hunterwood Park Apartments COLH1(40599)10172013 05-14-0004-8 22A-2014-00422F Missy Lee Frederick v. Rick’s City Diner, LLC TOL72(35751)02072013 22A-2013-01437C

Shanae Woodard v. Rick’s City Diner, LLC TOL72(35752)02072013 22A-2013-01438C Stacey Yager v. Affordable Denture Dental Laboratories, Inc. TOL72(35777)02202013 22A-2013-01505C Jason G. Rhiel v. Custom Machine, Inc. TOLB2(35790)03012013 AMENDED 22A-2013-01598C Patrick W. Hart v. Best Buy, Inc. (Store #247) TOL72(35796)03062013 22A-2013-01633C


Withdrawal of Charge with Settlement – continued

Patrick W. Hart v. Best Buy, Inc. (Store #247) TOL72(35813)03182013 22A-2013-01703C Lee F. Hinton v. The Kroger Co. TOL72(35989)06202013 22A-2013-02501C Rhonda Houston v. Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority TOLA2(36001)06242013 AMENDED 22A-2013-02552C Rhonda Houston v. Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority TOLA2(36202)10092013 22A-2014-00091C LaShondia Greer v. Conteh Home Services, LLC TOL72(36214)10182013 22A-2014-00181C Bettina J. Franklin v. Eurest Services, Inc. TOL72(36232)10242013 22A-2014-00242C Booker T. DuPree, Jr. v. Eurest Services, Inc. TOL72(36233)10242013 22A-2014-00243C Marie E. Nelson v. Dolgencorp, LLC dba Dollar General AKRG3(36787)03072013 22A-2013-01660F Jason R. Ndremizara v. Progressive Specialty Insurance Company CLEA1(40529)09052013 22A-2014-00006C Steven Coleman v. Best Buy Store #266 DAY76(23714)070192013 22A-2014-00129C Dontae Causey v. Ashford University DAYK6(23747)07102013 22A-2013-03376F Tiffany Burton v. RFL Resources Ltd., dba DNA Diagnostics Center DAYB6(23768)07250213 22A-2013-02911C


Withdrawal of Charge with Settlement – continued Pamela J. Clevenger v. The Kroger Company DAYA6(23867)09182013 22A-2013-00431C Michael Thomas v. AK Steel DAYB6(23908)10042013 22A-2014-00516C Kristen Nicole Showalter v. The Original Hartstone Pottery, Inc. ADR71(40043)02122013 22A-2013-01766C Lori Aileen Parker v. Contractors Building Supply ADRE1(40500)08262013 22A-2013-03413F Kara Thompson v. Lifestyle Communities, Ltd. ADRA1(40522)09062013 22A-2014-00093C Matthew C. Reid v. Job1USA ADR72(35956)05292013 22A-2013-02272C Matthew C. Reid v. Chase Brass & Copper Company, LLC ADR72(36174)09162013 22A-2013-03361C Janet Smiddy v. James and Delores Gercar ADRH3(37029)07292013 05-13-1164-8 22A-2013-02947F Fair Housing Resource Center, Inc. v. James and Delores Gercar ADRH3(37053)08092013 05-13-1164-8 22A-2013-03027F Belinda Kurka v. Saint-Gobain Ceramic & Plastics, Inc. ADR73(37071)08272013 22A-2013-03271C Veronica Cospy v. Mahoning County Agricultural Society aka Canfield County Fair ADRB3(37099)09112013 22A-2013-03384C


Withdrawal of Charge with Settlement – continued Joe Louis Harris, Jr. v. Don Brodie’s Thomas Limousine Service, Inc. ADR73(37162)10282013 22A-2014-00279C Diana Tyree-Hamilton v. Mac’s Convenience Stores, LLC dba Circle K Midwest & Great Lakes ADR74(42180)09172013 22A-2013-03421C Mariarnia Zimmerman v. Dependable Painting Company ADR74(42185)10192013 22A-2013-03428C Tierrha O. McLoyd v. Springco Metal Coating, Inc. ADR74(42196)10022013 22A-2014-00064C Mark B. Patton v. Mullins Rubber Products ADR76(23882)09252013 22A-2014-00396C

10. Withdrawal of Charge – Grant

Dawn M. DuPree v. City of Toledo, Department of Police Operations TOL72(35784)02252013 22A-2013-01569C

Suzanne Caris v. Materion Brush, Inc.

TOLB2(35797)03062013 22A-2013-01634C Rolland F. Reddick II v. Urban Radio Broadcasting, LLC TOLB2(35807)03122013 22A-2013-01688C Kenneth Hodges v. Chambers Leasing Systems, Inc. TOLB2(35870)04122013 22A-2013-01871C Gina K. Moesser v. City of Toledo, Division of Water Treatment TOL72(35992)06212013 22A-2013-02509C Victor Baldan v. Pizza Hut of America, Inc. TOLA2(35995)06242013 22A-2013-02537C


Withdrawal of Charge – Grant – continued Cheri Marie Myers v. The University of Toledo Medical Center TOL71(40071)02252013 22A-2013-01692C Kevin D. Johnson v. Great Lakes Cheese Co., Inc. AKRB3(36824)03272013 22A-2013-01894C Wyatt Burt v. Dennison Management Group AKR73(37022)07262013 22A-2013-02926C Jennifer Gregel v. Elaine Zajac AKRH3(37023)07292013 22A-2013-02945F Wyatt Burt v. Dennison Management Group AKRH4(42085)07172013 22A-2013-02913F Linda S. Young v. Lima Memorial Hospital, Inc. DAYB2(35865)04092013 22A-2013-01856C James Theodore Thompson II v. John Morrell Food Group ADRA1(40518)08302013 22A-2014-00172C Vernon T. Fears v. DIP Akron, Inc. dba Mike Pruitt Honda ADR73(37172)11012013 22A-2014-00322C

11. Administrative Closure

Terri Sue Short v. Ohio Department of Agriculture COL 71 (40199) 04122013 22A-2013-02049C Terri Sue Short v. Ohio Department of Agriculture COL 71 (40399) 07082013 22A-2013-03184C Frank Richard Wagner v. Ohio Farmers Insurance Company AKRB1(40440)07262013 AMENDED 22A-2013-03076C


12. No Probable Cause – Dismiss

Leslie Denise Cole v. Brickman Facility Solutions, LLC COL71(40021)02042013 22A-2013-01548C Ritha Sawyer v. The Woods at Parkside COL71(40024)02042013 22A-2013-01550C Shari J. Lowes v. Franklin County Sheriff’s Office COL71(40026)02052013 22A-2013-01495C Martha Colegrove v. Columbus City Schools COLB1(40028)02072013 22A-2013-01553C Larry J. Alvaro v. Ohio Health COLA1(40032)02072013 22A-2013-01584C Lonnie Hale 1 v. Excel, Inc. COLB1(40034)02082013 22A-2013-01552C Delayna Downs v. Jetselect LLC COL71(40037)02112013 22A-2013-01788C Joseph S. Tancos v. The SYGMA Network, Inc. COL71(40038)02122013 22A-2013-01768C Rex Hill, Jr. v. JEGS Automotive, Inc COLB1(40040)02122013 22A-2013-01767C Shari J. Lowes v. Franklin County Sheriff’s Office COL71(40042)02122013 22A-2013-01585C Angela M. Adams-Wright v. Sally Beauty Supply COL71(40044)02132013 22A-2013-01535C Armando Quintanilla v. Lasting Impressions Event Rental COLB1(40046)02132013 22A-2013-01751C


No Probable Cause – Dismiss - continued Brandy LeShar Daniels v. Franklin County Residential Services COL71(40050)02142013 22A-2013-01750C Dwayne Edward Newman v. DeVry University COLB1(40051)02152013 22A-2013-01752C Idowu O. Alabi v. Chase BankCard Services, Inc. COL71(40055)02192013 22A-2013-01756C Alexis S. Russell v. Columbus West Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center COL71(40056)02192013 22A-2013-01759C Carlos Henderson v. First Transit, Inc. COL71(40066)02272013 22A-2013-01753C

Roberta Pysher v. State of Ohio, Department of Job & Family Services COLA1(40067)02122013 22A-2013-01748C Debbie Ann Hinton v. Franklin County Sheriff Department COL71(40078)02282013 22A-2013-01916C Erica Nelson v. Mount Carmel Health* COL71(40079)02282013 22A-2013-01917C *Commissioner Patmon recused himself from participation in this case. Mary L. Hayes v. Kaiser Aluminum Fabricated Products, LLC* COL71(40087)03062013 22A-2013-01735C *Commissioner Patmon recused himself from participation in this case. Erica Nelson v. Mount Carmel Health* COL71(40092)03072013 22A-2013-01922C *Commissioner Patmon recused himself from participation in this case. Chadwick A. Lowe v. Bentley's Dynamic Construction, Inc. COL71(40113)03182013 22A-2013-01777C


No Probable Cause – Dismiss – continued Mary L. Hayes v. Kaiser Aluminum Fabricated Products, LLC* COLB1(40124)03212013 22A-2013-02212C *Commissioner Patmon recused himself from participation in this case. Tiffany Hall v. ADS Alliance Data Systems, Inc. COL71(40156)03282013 22A-2013-02257C Amber L. Ross v. Ohio CVS Stores, LLC COL71(40162)03292013 22A-2013-02029C Angela Severson v. Hondros College v. Hondros College COL71(40189)04092013 22A-2013-03065C Marvol G. Washington v. State of Ohio, Department of Rehabilitation and Correction COL71(40194)04112013 22A-2013-02011C Latonia Lampkins v. State of Ohio, Ohio Department of Natural Resources COL71(40205)04192013 22A-2013-02162C Mary L. Hayes v. Kaiser Aluminum Fabricated Products, LLC COLA1(40206)04192013 22A-2013-02199C Ryshone Jacobs v. Ace Iron and Metal Company COL71(40214)04252013 22A-2013-02185C Richard K. Collins v. JP Morgan Chase COLA1(40223)04292013 22A-2013-02636C Lanancia J. Martin v. IQOR Holdings US Inc. COL71(40278)05282013 22A-2013-02493C Miguel Angel Ortiz, Jr. vs. Lincoln Green II LLC and Showe Management Corporation dba Lincoln Green Apartments COLH1(40291)06032013 05-13-0888-8 22A-2013-02294F


No Probable Cause – Dismiss – continued Vanessa Renee Cosby v. The Ohio State University Medical Center COL71(40314)06112013 22A-2013-02678C *Commissioner Patmon recused himself from participation in this case. Nickalas Omar Stafford v. A + Academy Child, Inc. COL71(40318)06132013 22A-2013-02677C Tammy Jean Franklin v. New Millenium Health LLC COLA1(40345)06252013 22A-2012-02806C Alexander Kingsly Hill v. Olympus Building Services, Inc. COL71(40356)06272013 22A-2013-03019C Shawnda L. Gossett v. JP Morgan Chase National Corporate Services, Inc. COL71(40125)03222013 22A-2013-02298C Mary Johnson v. JP Morgan Chase Bank, National Association COLB1(40366)07032013 22A-2013-02751C Vanessa Renee Cosby v. The Ohio State University Medical Center* COL71(40391)07102013 22A-2013-02732C *Commissioner Patmon recused himself from participation in this case. Geraldine M. Winfield v. State of Ohio, Department of Transportation COL71(40444)08012013 22A-2014-00021C Victoria L. White v. Joe Knows Energy, LLC COL71(40463)04102013 AMENDED 532-2013-01423C Teresa L. Breckenridge v. Joe Knows Energy, LLC COL71(40462)04082013 AMENDED 532-2013-01409C Marie Obas v. Dublin Springs, LLC COL71(40507)08282013 22A-2014-00294C


No Probable Cause – Dismiss – continued Montez D. Hollins v. Shree Laxmi Wings, LLC d/b/a Wingstop COL71(40552)09192013 22A-2014-00161C John F. Sanchez, Jr. v. The Richwood Bank Company COLF4(42188)09232013 22A-2014-00534F Tenekia M. Tucker-Daniels v. Networking Equal Care Opportunities, LLC TOLB2(35781)02212013 22A-2013-01521C Jeremy D. Pratt v. The East Toledo Family Center, Inc. TOLB2(35788)02282013 22A-2013-01590C Jesse Arriaga v. Sandusky County TOL72(35791)03042013 AMENDED 22A-2013-01606C Vicky J. Pratt v. Land-O-Sun Dairies, LLC dba Frostbite Brands TOL72(35792)03042013 AMENDED 22A-2013-01611C Jordan Welker v. Best Buy Co., Inc. TOL72(35793)03042013 22A-2013-01612C Anthony Morris v. WSOS Community Action Commission, Inc. TOLB2(35798)03072013 22A-2013-01635C Renecia M. Stanley v. American Red Cross TOL72(35800)03082013 22A-2013-01652C Tenekia M. Tucker-Daniels v. Networking Equal Care Opportunities, LLC TOLB2(35803)03112013 22A-2013-01656C Rolanda Key v. The Economic Opportunity Planning Association of Greater Toledo, Inc. TOLA2(35806)03122013 22A-2013-01687C Christina Hughes v. McDonald’s USA, LLC TOL72(35856)04052013 22A-2013-01845C


No Probable Cause – Dismiss – continued Deborah Young v. Libbey Glass, Inc. TOL72(35864)04092013 22A-2013-01855C Kenneth J. Carroll v. RK Bradshaw Pizza, Inc. TOL72(35893)04252013 22A-2013-02008C Tenekia M. Tucker-Daniels v. Networking Equal Care Opportunities, LLC TOLB2(35894)04252013 22A-2013-02028C Tenekia M. Tucker-Daniels v. Networking Equal Care Opportunities, LLC TOLB2(35924)05092013 22A-2013-02134C Gill E. Woods v. Luther Home of Mercy TOLB2(35925)05092013 22A-2013-02135C Barbara B. Nolen v. Arbors at Sylvania Care, LLC dba Arbors at Sylvania TOLA2(35950)05232013 22A-2013-02261C Wilma Jean Rice v. Mercy St. Anne Hospital TOLA2(35967)06042013 22A-2013-02320C George Taylor v. City of Toledo, Division of Parks, Recreation and Forestry TOL72(36179)09192013 22A-2013-03395C Robert Cunningham v. Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority TOL72(36180)09192013 22A-2013-03396C Robert Cunningham v. AFSCME Ohio Council 8, Local 2916 TOL72(36181)09192013 22A-2013-03397C Richard Frelin v. Active Mobility of Ohio, Inc. TOL72(36213)10182013 22A-2014-00180C


No Probable Cause – Dismiss – continued Penelope White v. Vicki Flickenger and Flickenger’s Interiors AKRH3(36765)02202013 05-13-1501-8 22A-2013-01545F James Dellinger v. Evets Electric, Inc. AKRB3(36779)03012013 22A-2013-01625C Annette D. Williams v. Stark County Education Service Center Governing Board AKR73(36832)04012013 22A-2013-01904C Estrella Garriga v. City of Youngstown, Youngstown City Health District AKR73(36840)04052013 22A-2013-03209C Estrella Garriga v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 2312 AKR73(36841)04052013 22A-2013-03210C Jeannette Garland v. Jorgine’s Deli & Catering, Inc. AKRE3(36844)04092013 22A-2013-03194F Wendy L. Brown v. AVI Food Systems, Inc. AKRA3(36857)04182013 22A-2013-01999C Veronique Washington v. DialAmerica Marketing, Inc. AKR73(36869)04252013 22A-2013-02042C Shon D. Tucker v. Tarry House, Inc. AKR73(36906)05132013 22A-2013-02171C Shirley Durett v. Randstad US, L.P. AKR73(36907)05132013 22A-2013-02180C Donald J. Mathie v. Case Farms of Ohio, Inc. AKRB3(36910)05152013 22A-2013-02188C


No Probable Cause – Dismiss – continued Keely Jones v. County of Summit, Department of Job & Family Services AKRA3(36960)06122013 22A-2013-02439C Denise L. Townsend v. GOJO Industries, Inc. AKR73(36975)06202013 22A-2013-02528C Tonia Rees v. Oriana House, Inc. AKRB3(36982)06252013 22A-2013-02589C Christina J. Yount v. Westark Family Services AKR73(36989)07052013 22A-2013-02623C Vicki M. Carson v. ExxonMobil Corporation AKR73(37048)08092013 22A-2013-03023C Willie Howard v. PSC Metals, Inc. AKR73(37070)08262013 22A-2013-03270C Maria Pia Di Dio v. Joan Wazniak, Owner AKRH3(37093)09092013 22A-2013-03307F Georgianne Anderson v. Akron General Partners, Inc. AKRA3(37111)09242013 22A-2013-03429C Georgianne Anderson v. Akron General Partners, Inc. AKR73(37116)09272013 22A-2013-03434C Nicole Y. Cline v. Steak N Shake Operations, Inc. AKRB4(41934)04042013 22A-2013-02116C Tiarah L. Pettis v. B & R Hammana, Inc. dba Subway AKR74(41984)05072013 22A-2013-02117C


No Probable Cause – Dismiss – continued Christina Gnibus v. Hamilton House Apartments, Ltd., Bill Hanchosky, Manager, and Zaremba Management Co. AKRH4(41992)04302013 22A-2013-02179F Detrich Burgess v. Winslow Crocker AKRH4(42066)06272013 22A-2013-02650F Tiarah L. Pettis v. B & R Hammana, Inc. dba Subway AKR74(42070)07122013 22A-2013-02743C Nicole Ford v. Lorain County Urban League, Inc., Larisa Staruch AKRH4(42109)08062013 05-13-1200-8 22A-2013-02971F Toni Horn v. City of Cleveland, Department of Public Works – Waste Collection AKR74(42118)08082013 22A-2013-02973C Kwyelund L. Becton v. Thistledown Racetrack, LLC CLEG3(36948)06102013 22A-2013-02474F Janie Edwards v. Star Beauty Plus – Southgate, LLC CLEA4(41910)03182013 22A-2013-01708C Janice Williams v. Cleveland Metropolitan School District CLE74(41917)03202013 22A-2013-01865C Shelley M. Chaney v. Our Gang Hair & Nail Salon CLE74(41922)03252013 22A-2013-01867C Antonio Parra v. Chicken Wow Southpark LLC CLE74(41983)05062013 22A-2013-02113C *Split recommendation. Probable Cause finding on the issue of retaliation only. No Probable Cause finding on the issues of constructive discharge and harassment.


No Probable Cause – Dismiss – continued Terry Timothy Turner v. Aspen Dental Associates of Western PA, P.C. dba Aspen Dental CLE74(42024)06052013 22A-2013-02392C Whitney L. Clyburn v. Nordstrom. Inc. CLE74(42029)06102013 22A-2013-02479C Linda E. Mack v. Norwalk Custom Order Furniture CLEA4(42067)07102013 22A-2013-02710C Michael L. Chaney v. Sandridge Food Corporation CLE74(42071)07152013 22A-2013- 02717C Linda K. Brazzell v. Trader Joe’s Company CLE74(42103)07312013 22A-2013-02958C Bill Navratil v. City of Brecksville, Department of Human Services CLEG4(42129)08152013 22A-2013-03053F Angelique Holden v. MetroHealth Medical Center CLE74(42133)08162013 22A-2013-03086C Sheila Ann Foster v. Wolley Taxi Company CLEG4(42163)09102013 22A-2014-00007F Edward & Angilar Morrow v. Steak n Shake Operations, Inc. CLEG4(42176)09172013 22A-2014-00023F Charlene M. Glass v. Laketran CLEG4(42206)10082013 22A-2014-00080F Barry R. Ramsey v. AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland, Inc. CLEG4(42219)10152013 22A-2014-00149F Jon R. Barr v. V3 Transportation, LLC CLEE4(42249)11082013 22A-2014-00394F


No Probable Cause – Dismiss – continued Rebel Stroman v. Pilot Travel Centers LLC CLEG3(36947)06102013 22A-2013-02473F Richard A. Haley v. Mental Health Services DAYB6(23490)02262013 22A-2013-01616C Gary E. Lovato v. Applied Mechanical Systems, Inc. DAY76(23626)05212013 22A-2013-02876C Christine Hamburg v. Fred H. Peck, DDS Ltd. DAYE6(23638)05242013 22A-2013-02533F Nell J. Starks v. PNC Bank DAYB6(23640)05282013 22A-2014-02553C Ben E. Onwuegbuchu v. Champaign Residential Services, Inc. DAY76(23646)05282013 22A-2013-02558C Phillip M. Abshire v. PAE & Associates DAYA6(23647)05292013 22A-2014-00444C Kim Graves v. Dayton Gastroenterology, Inc. DAY76(23652)06022013 22A-2013-02519C LaAvis F. Gooden v. Ohio Bell Telephone Company DAY76(23653)06042013 22A-2013-02761C Darionne T. Million v. Small World DAY76(23665)06122013 22A-2013-02514C Myra Shields v. Portsmouth City Schools DAYA6(23676)06142013 22A-2013-02758C Ashley S. Bradford v. Jimmy’s Italian Kitchen DAYE6(23682)06182013 22A-2013-02754F


No Probable Cause – Dismiss – continued Andrea Wilson v. Evergreen Southwest Behavioral Health Services dba Bridgewell Hospital DAY76(23705)06252013 22A-2013-02716C Tamara M. Faison v. BEHR Dayton Thermal Products, LLC DAY76(23707)06252013 22A-2013-02793C Jacqueline Lee v. Master Pharmaceutical, Inc. DAYA6(23719)07012013 22A-2013-02724C Katina A. Bond v. Springfield Regional Medical Center DAYA6(23742)07102013 22A-2013-03441C Evelyn L. Shorter v. Premier Health Partners DAY76(23744)07102013 22A-2013-02896C Angel E. Burns v. Bob Evans Restaurant DAYB6(23750)07112013 22A-2013-03444C Andrea Wilson v. Evergreen Southwest Behavioral Services dba Bridgewell Hospital DAY76(23764)07232013 22A-2013-02909C Michael A. Osborne v. Caterpillar, Inc. DAY76(23795)08082013 22A-2013-03133C Bethenna Thomas v. PNC Bank, N.A. DAY76(23798)08092013 22A-2013-00234C Angel E. Burns v. Bob Evans Restaurant DAYB6(23884)09252013 22A-2014-00441C Gary Riesenberg v. Extra Space Storage DAYA6(23868)09192013 22A-2014-00163C


No Probable Cause – Dismiss – continued Dennis R. Northcutt v. Original Luster Investment LLC DAYE6(23879)09232013 22A-2014-00323F Richard Stiehl v. State of Ohio, Department of Rehabilitation & Correction DAY76(23917)10082013 22A-2014-00357C Janice Cameron v. State of Ohio, Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services DAYA6(23931)10152013 22A-2014-00363C Lawrence Yates v. Fairfield South Condominium Owner Association DAYH6(23937)10152013 22A-2014-00590F Robert Merkle v. Fifth Third Bank DAYF6(23938)10152013 22A-2013-00579F Richard Stiehl v. State of Ohio, Department of Rehabilitation & Correction DAY76(23950)10212013 22A-2014-00356C Marchel M. Alsop v. Sinclair Community College DAYK6(24009)11132013 22A-2014-00561F Larry C. Moore v. State of Ohio, Department of Rehabilitation & Correction DAYB1(40155)03272013 22A-2013-03000C Mark A. Crawford v. State of Ohio, Department of Rehabilitation & Correction DAYB2(35810)03152013 22A-2013-01694C

13. Motion for Permission to Appeal to Appear Pro Hac Vice - Grant Francis Sue Nagy v. Trilogy (Eddie Bauer LLC) COLB1(40604)10152013

22A-2014-00661C


MOTION by Commissioner Roberts to approve the December 12, 2013 Confirmation Agenda with the above noted recusals. Second by Commissioner Mercado. Roll Call Vote:

Chairman Leonard Hubert YES Commissioner Mercado YES Commissioner Roberts YES Commissioner William Patmon YES Commissioner Lori Barreras YES Motion carried.

STAFF BRIEFING

The Compliance Manager informed the Commissioners that the Commission is in compliance regarding notification requirements as set forth in Ohio Administrative Code Section 4112-1-04. The Compliance Department, with the Executive Director’s approval, requests the following case be deleted from the Week 3 agenda:

Howard Strong Jr. v. Solon Sportsmen’s Association CLEG4(41878)02242013 22A-2013-01403C

The Charging Party no longer wishes to pursue this matter. MOTION by Commissioner Mercado to approve deleting the abovementioned case from the December 12, 2013 agenda. Second by Commissioner Roberts. Roll Call Vote:

Chairman Leonard Hubert YES Commissioner Mercado YES Commissioner Roberts YES Commissioner William Patmon YES Commissioner Lori Barreras YES Motion carried.


APPEARANCES

1. Finding Upon Reconsideration – No Probable Cause - Dismiss

William Taraschke v. State of Ohio, Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, Division of Parole and Community Services

AKRB3(36722)01182013 22A-2013-01270C

Upon review of the Charging Party’s request for reconsideration, Courtney Calhoun, Reconsideration Supervisor, recommended the Commission deny Charging Party’s request and uphold the Regional finding of No Probable Cause - Dismiss. Mr. Calhoun, Charging Party and Respondent’s counsel were present to discuss the case. MOTION by Commissioner Mercado to adopt the Regional recommendation and uphold the original finding of No Probable Cause - Dismiss. Second by Commissioner Roberts. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Leonard Hubert YES Commissioner Tom Roberts YES Commissioner Stephanie Mercado YES Commissioner William Patmon YES Commissioner Lori Barreras YES Motion carried. 2. Finding Upon Reconsideration – No Probable Cause - Dismiss

William Taraschke v. State of Ohio, Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, Division of Parole and Community Services

AKRB3(36929)05282013 22A-2013-02278C

Upon review of the Charging Party’s request for reconsideration, Courtney Calhoun, Reconsideration Supervisor, recommended the Commission deny Charging Party’s request and uphold the Regional finding of No Probable Cause - Dismiss. Mr. Calhoun, Charging Party and Respondent’s counsel were present to discuss the case.


MOTION by Commissioner Mercado to adopt the Regional recommendation and uphold the original finding of No Probable Cause - Dismiss. Second by Commissioner Roberts. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Leonard Hubert YES Commissioner Tom Roberts YES Commissioner Stephanie Mercado YES Commissioner William Patmon YES Commissioner Lori Barreras YES Motion carried


COMMISSIONER AGENDA

Agenda for Week 1

1. Findings Upon Reconsideration – No Probable Cause - Dismiss

Mary Ann Haupricht v. New York Life Insurance Company TOL72(35695)01042013 AMENDED 22A-2013-01084C

Michael J. Fischbach v. Cherne Contracting Corporation TOLB2(35714)01172013 22A-2013-01261C

Ja’Juan Hooker v. Maumee Robin, Inc. dba Red Robin TOL72(35720)01232013 22A-2013-01292C

Dorothy Spurlock v. The University of Toledo

TOLB2(35727)01242013 22A-2013-01312C

MOTION by Commissioner Roberts to adopt the staff findings in the foregoing captioned cases on the Week 1 Agenda. Second by Commissioner Mercado. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Leonard Hubert YES Commissioner Tom Roberts YES Commissioner Stephanie Mercado YES Commissioner William Patmon YES Commissioner Barreras YES Motion carried.


Agenda for Week 2

1. Findings Upon Reconsideration - No Probable Cause – Dismiss

Floyd Trent, Jr. v. Stonecreek Interior Systems, LLC COLB1(40176)04042013 22A-2013-02019C

Housing Research & Advocacy Center v. Earl Chima & Leatrice Emeruwa CLEH4(41879)02052013 22A-2013-01567F

Richard E. Keefe v. Montgomery County, Stillwater Center

DAYB6(23545)04092013 22A-2013-02102C

Steven Lawrence Librandi v. The University of Cincinnati*

DAYK6(23575)04242013 22A-2013-02363F

*Commissioner Patmon recused himself from participation in this case.

2. No Jurisdiction – Dismiss Joe L. Harris v. Sherwin-Williams Company

AKR73(37163)10282013 22A-2014-00280C

MOTION by Commissioner Mercado to adopt the staff findings in the foregoing captioned cases on the Week 2 Agenda with the above noted recusal. Second by Commissioner Roberts. Roll Call vote:

Chairman Leonard Hubert YES Commissioner Tom Roberts YES Commissioner Stephanie Mercado YES Commissioner William Patmon YES Commissioner Barreras YES Motion carried.


Agenda for Week 3

1. Requests for Reconsideration - Respondent’s Request – Deny

Howard Strong Jr. v. Solon Sportsmen’s Association CLEG4(41878)02242013 22A-2013-01403C

2. Findings Upon Reconsideration - No Probable Cause – Dismiss David C. Wright v. Blanchard Valley Health System TOL72(35895)04262013 22A-2013-02032C

William Taraschke v. State of Ohio, Department of Rehabilitation

and Correction, Division of Parole and Community Services AKRB3(36722)01182013 22A-2013-01270C

William Taraschke v. State of Ohio, Department of Rehabilitation

and Correction, Division of Parole and Community Services AKRB3(36929)05282013 22A-2013-02278C

Richard E. Keefe v. Montgomery County, Stillwater Center DAYB6(23463)01312013 22A-2013-01403

MOTION by Commissioner Mercado to adopt the staff findings in the foregoing captioned cases on the Week 3 Agenda. Second by Commissioner Roberts. Roll Call Vote:



Agenda for Week 4

1. Reverse Probable Cause to No Probable Cause – Insufficient Evidence to Meet Evidentiary Burden; Dismiss Formal Complaint – Submitted by the Attorney General’s Office

Housing Research & Advocacy Center v. Times Shamrock Communications and Cleveland Scene Publishing, dba Backpage.com CLEH4(39578)03272009 05-09-0820-8 22A-2010-00454F Complaint No. 10-HOU-CLE-39578

Housing Research & Advocacy Center v. Times Shamrock Communications and Cleveland Scene Publishing, dba Backpage.com CLEH4(39586)03272009 AMENDED 05-09-0819-8 22A-2010-00173F Complaint No. 10-HOU-CLE-39578






Reverse Probable Cause to No Probable Cause – Insufficient Evidence to Meet Evidentiary Burden; Dismiss Formal Complaint – Submitted by the Attorney General’s Office - continued

Saunya Moore v. Vladimir Putin DAYH6(22796)02232012 05-12-0482-8 22A-2012-01862F Complaint No. 13-HOU-DAY-22796

2. Consideration of Administrative Law Judge’s Report and Recommendation A. Administrative Law Judge Recommends Cease & Desist Order

Fair Housing Resource Center v. Richard Bien and Rose Bien CLEH4(40132)01252010 22A-2009-02459F Complaint No. 10-HOU-CLE-40132

Michael Gunn v. Jamie Hein DAYH6(22452)09062011 22A-2011-04085F Complaint No. 11-HOU-DAY-22452

B. Administrative Law Judge Recommends Dismissal Order

Rolanda D. Scott v. Wills, Inc. dba Servpro TOL72(32955)04032009 22A-2009-02178C Complaint No. 10-EMP-TOL-32955

3. Certification of a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification – Grant

Erie County Sheriff’s Office • Corrections Officer

4. No Jurisdiction – Dismiss

Gail Dudley v. Stonecroft Ministries, Inc. COL71(40041)02122013 22A-2013-01784C


No Jurisdiction – Dismiss - continued

William Cargile III v. Thompson Heating & Cooling DAYG6(23873)09202013 22A-2014-00254F

Samuel R. Conley v. Oak Hill Union Local Schools DAY71(40624)10282013 22A-2014-00445C

MOTION by Commissioner Mercado to adopt the staff findings in the foregoing captioned cases on the Week 4 Agenda with the above noted recusals. Second by Commissioner Roberts. Roll Call Vote:



REPORT FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE

Lori Anthony, Chief, Civil Rights Section – Ohio Attorney General’s Office introduced members of the Attorney General’s Office, Civil Rights Section, who were here from Cleveland and Toledo: Wayne Williams, Susan Sharkey and Marilyn Tobocman. Ms. Anthony presented their yearend report. They have twelve attorneys, opened three-hundred cases, have a pending inventory of 400 cases, collected $380,000 on behalf of our clients, have four cases in Federal Court, are arguing four appellate cases and have one case seeking approval from the Ohio Supreme Court. If the Commissioners would like additional information on these or other cases she is happy to provide it.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT Director Payton presented the following information to Commissioners:

Director Payton stated he was pleased we had the opportunity to honor State Representative William Mallory at our 2012 Annual Civil Rights Hall of Fame Ceremony. Representative Mallory passed away December 10, 2012 at the age of 82. Director Payton introduced Tony Osuobeni, legal intern for Judge Denise Johnson. Mr. Osuobeni is leaving the agency on December 13th to prepare for the New York State Bar Examination. Director Payton thanked him for his service.

Director Payton remembered the life of Nelson Mandela who passed away on December 5, 2013.

REMARKS

Tony Osuobeni thanked the Commission for his opportunity to work with us and also thanked Chief Lori Anthony and the Attorney General’s Office, Civil Rights Section for their support.

Commissioner Roberts remembered State Representative William Mallory as “the last of the old guard in the Ohio Legislature and a Civil Rights warrior.”


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