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OCRC MINUTES of 28 November 17, 2016

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF

THE OHIO CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION

November 17, 2016

Lobby Hearing Room,

Rhodes State Office Tower

Columbus, Ohio

CALL TO ORDER

Chairman Hubert called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.

Commissioners Present:

Chairman Leonard Hubert

Commissioner Lori Barreras

Commissioner Juan Cespedes

Commissioner William Patmon III (Did Not Participate)

Commissioner Madhu Singh

A quorum was present.

OCRC Staff Present:

G. Michael Payton, Executive Director; Keith McNeil, Regional Counsel/Director of Operations;

Stephanie Demers, Chief Legal Counsel, Desmon Martin, Director of Enforcement and

Compliance; Mary Turocy, Director of Public Affairs and Civic Engagement; Ronnell

Tomlinson, Director of Housing Enforcement and Alternative Dispute Resolution; Aman Mehra,

Columbus Regional Director; Darlene Newbern, Toledo Regional Director; Bradley Dunn,

Akron Regional Director; Vera Boggs, Cleveland Regional Director; Norman Gibson, Dayton

Regional Director; Beyan Asoba, Reconsideration Supervisor; Lori Anthony, Chief, Civil Rights

Section – Ohio Attorney General’s Office.

Chairman Hubert welcomed everyone to the meeting.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

MOTION by Commissioner Barreras to approve the October 27, 2016 minutes. Second by

Commissioner Cespedes.

Roll Call Vote:

Chairman Leonard Hubert YES

Commissioner Lori Barreras YES

Commissioner Juan Cespedes YES

Commissioner William W. Patmon, III DID NOT PARTICIPATE

Commissioner Madhu Singh YES

Motion carried.


CONFIRMATION OF STAFF FINDINGS

1. Complainant’s Request for Reconsideration – Vacate Original No Probable Cause

Finding and Grant for Further Review

Paul Groce v. Z & Z Flea Market, LLC dba Westland Flea Market

COLG3(38381)06062016

22A-2016-02339F

Emir Aden Dini v. The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

COL71(44244)05092016 AMENDED

22A-2016-02001C

Ronald Spears v. Exel, Inc.

TOL72(37561)01252016 AMENDED

22A-2016-00781C

Calvin C. Duhart v. Exel, Inc.

TOLB2(37562)01252016

22A-2016-00782C

Calvin C. Duhart v. Exel, Inc.

TOLB2(37593)02102016

22A-2016-00912C

Reginald Floyd v. Akron Board of Education

AKRA3(38476)08092016

22A-2016-02536C

Michael Ruzicho v. ESA Management, LLC dba Extended Stay America

CLE74(43236)02062016

22A-2016-00896C

Lisa Cummings-Elmore v. Dayton Public Schools

DAY76(25492)02042016

22A-2016-01088C

Lisa Cummings-Elmore v. Dayton Public Schools

DAY76(25563)03142016

22A-2016-01257C

Miami Valley Fair Housing Center, Inc. v. Chateaux L’ Aiglon Apartments, Rita

Neargardner, Manager; DAF Investments Ltd, Agent James G. Kordik

DAYH6(25609)04122016

05-16-4681-8

22A-2016-01560F


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

Jason Hick v. Abbeyhill Realty & Management, LLC

COL71(43073)01202016

22A-2016-00873C

Jason Hick v. Abbeyhill Realty & Management, LLC; and Aram S. Gosdanian

COLH1(43074)01202016

05-16-4464-8

22A-2016-01262F

Meredith Ann Cook v. Sylvania City School District Board of Education

TOLB2(37578)02012016 AMENDED

22A-2016-00842C

Amy L. Lawson v. Jack Thistledown Racino, LLC

CLEB4(43473)06302016

22A-2016-02225C

3. Withdrawal of Charge with Settlement; Dismiss Formal Complaint – Submitted by

the Attorney General’s Office

Donald Tschappatt v. Crescent Metal Products, Inc.

CLEB4(42942)04292015

22A-2015-01762C

Complaint No. 16-EMP-CLE-42942

4. Probable Cause – Schedule Conciliation

Jason Hick v. Abbeyhill Realty & Management, LLC

COL71(43073)01202016

22A-2016-00873C

Jason Hick v. Abbeyhill Realty & Management, LLC; and Aram S. Gosdanian

COLH1(43074)01202016

05-16-4464-8

22A-2016-01262F

Amanda Roberts v. State of Ohio, Department of Rehabilitation and Correction

COL71(44035)02192016 AMENDED

22A-2016-01708C

Travis DeCoster v. Darion Trott

COLH1(44299)05022016 AMENDED

05-16-4994-8

22A-2016-02352F


Probable Cause – Schedule Conciliation - continued

Tynesha Banks v. Arlington Place East LLC; Maveric Properties LTD.; Brian Mahas,

Owner; Unknown Complex Manager

TOLH2(37618)01052016

05-16-4128-8

22A-2016-01063F

Christopher Stutz v. Kirk and Charlotte Burton, Owners; Emerald Garden Apartments

TOLH6(25518)02182016

05-16-4521-8

22A-2016-01129F

*Split Decision: Probable Cause on disability accommodation; No Probable Cause – Dismiss on eviction

Fair Housing Advocates Association v. Buckeye Community Thirty Five, LP dba

Kenmore Place Apartments, Linda Collins and RLJ Management Co., Inc.

AKRH3(38331)04252016

05-16-4638-8

22A-2016-01621F

Catherine Stewart v. Buckeye Community Thirty Five, LP dba Kenmore Place

Apartments, Linda Collins and RLJ Management Co., Inc.

AKRH3(38335)04282016

05-16-4945-8

22A-2016-01650F

*Split Decision: Probable Cause regarding Respondent’s parking accommodation policy; No Probable Cause- Dismiss regarding

Charging Party’s parking accommodation request

Paul Lawson v. Nancy Naugle

CLEH4(43349)02292016

05-16-4621-8

22A-2016-01522F

Fair Housing Advocates Association v. Nancy Naugle

CLEH4(43350)02292016

05-16-4622-8

22A-2016-01523F

5. Issue Formal Complaint

Sherry Adepitan-Ogunjobi v. Joyce Cahaan

COLH1(44048)01282016

05-16-4266-8

22A-2016-01159F

Ben Johnson, Jr. v. City of Toledo, Division of Streets, Bridges and Harbor

TOLB2(37484)11302015

22A-2016-00441C


Issue Formal Complaint - continued

Sandra Schlecht v. Equity Management 1, LLC, V. T. Larney II, Ltd., and

Vincent T. Larney

CLEH3(38211)01272016

05-16-4304-8

22A-2016-00823F

Willie M. Gavin v. People Working Cooperatively, Inc.

DAYA6(25412)12022015

22A-2016-00568C AMENDED

6. Ratify Conciliation Agreement and Consent Order After a Finding of Probable

Cause – Close

Ann Thompson v. Deegan Management Inc.

AKRH4(43211)04252016 AMENDED

05-16-4518-8

22A-2016-00799F

K. Ann Arnold v. Rukshmani, Inc. dba Super 8 Hotel #09734

AKRG4(43263)02182016 AMENDED

22A-2016-00997F

7. Ratify Conciliation Agreement and Consent Order Prior to Final Determination –

Close

Tony R. Hamilton v. Four Square Aggregates, Ltd.

COL71(44412)07192016 AMENDED

22A-2016-02608C

Housing Research & Advocacy Center v. Ackley Industries, LLC and Jon R. Albert

AKRH4(43464)06242016

05-16-5037-8

22A-2016-02190F

Housing Research & Advocacy Center v. Rihal Investments, LLC and Gurdeep Singh

Rihal

AKRH4(43510)07082016 AMENDED

05-16-4907-8

22A-2016-02405F

Mark Stanley v. Brandywine Apartments Owner, LTD.

ADRH3(38460)08022016

05-16-4977-8

22A-2016-02527F


Ratify Conciliation Agreement and Consent Order Prior to Final Determination –

Close - Continued

Larry Lombardi v. Mac’s Convenience Stores LLC d/b/a Circle K Great Lakes Division

ADRG3(38463)08042016

22A-2016-02529F

Alisha Anderson v. Giant Eagle, Inc.

ADRG3(38545)09202016

22A-2016-02891F

Donald Williams v. Fergusson Trucking, LLC

ADR73(38552)09212016

22A-2016-02921C

Jemika N. Maxwell v. Law Office of the Public Defender

ADR76(25885)08292016

22A-2016-02940C

Chrys Martin v. William E. Cooper II; Amber Scott, Property Manager

ADRH6(25934)09202016

05-16-5374-8

22A-2017-00039F

Michael Wilson v. Frisch’s Restaurant

ADRA6(25941)09272016

22A-2017-00011C

8. Withdrawal of Charge with Settlement

Jesse Sekuterski v. Franklin County Sheriff

COLB1(44392)04042016

532-2016-01210C

Danielle O’Rourke v. NOIC, Inc. dba Northern Ohio Investment Company, LLC

TOL72(37623)02292016

22A-2016-01038C

Samantha Shankster v. PepsiCo, Inc.

TOL72(37680)03202016

22A-2016-01212C

Jayla L. Buford v. Mercy Health-St. Vincent Medical Center, LLC

TOL72(37897)07152016

22A-2016-02283C

Victoria J. Weeks v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc.

TOL72(37916)07262016

22A-2016-02379C


Withdrawal of Charge with Settlement – continued

Steven P. Fecser v. Gountis Properties, LLC, Lin Miller

CLEH4(43540)07072016

22A-2016-02615F

Cheryl Shaw o/b/o Antoinette Shaw v. Greyhound Lines, Inc. & Miller Transportation,

Inc. dba HoosierRide

DAYG6(25428)12142015

22A-2016-00580F

Wendell Johnson v. Excel Development Co., Inc.

DAY76(25691)05132016

22A-2016-01934C

Ruemonte Tevis v. Apex Aluminum Die Casting Co., Inc.

DAY76(25817)07272016

22A-2016-02552C

Joseph Biggs v. Strader’s Garden Center

ADRG1(44462)08102016

22A-2017-00158C

Vaughn D. George v. Brink’s Incorporated

ADR71(44491)08242016

22A-2016-02808C

Catherine Namasabo v. ABM Onsite Services-Midwest, Inc. dba ABM Janitorial Services

ADRB1(44519)09012016

22A-2017-00153C

Brandie Withrow v. NiSource Corporate Services Company and Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc.

ADR71(44527)09072016

22A-2017-00132C

Jennifer Savitscus v. Columbus School for Girls

ADRB1(44532)09082016

22A-2017-00142C

Wilson E. Forney v. Family Health Services of Erie County

ADR72(37930)07292016

22A-2016-02408C

Ishaun Renee Frais v. Shree Gurukrupa Corporation dba Subway

ADRB2(37952)08092016 AMENDED

22A-2016-02500C

Ishaun Renee Frais v. Shree Gurukrupa Corporation dba Subway

ADRB2(37955)08102016 AMENDED

22A-2016-02515C


Withdrawal of Charge with Settlement – continued

Pamela Gwyn Hubbell v. Acelity Service Center

ADRA2(37978)08262016

22A-2016-02669C

Valerie Giovannucci v. Club Demonstration Services, Inc.

ADRB2(38007)09132016

22A-2016-02771C

Brandee Burns v. Honda East

ADR72(38053)10062016

22A-2017-00033C

Matthew Hill v. The Belden Brick Company, LLC

ADRB3(38483)08112016

22A-2016-02652C

Edith Hill v. Altronic, Inc.

ADR73(38551)09212016

22A-2016-02920C

Myles Reynolds v. Prime Communications

ADRB4(43581)09042016

22A-2016-02729C

Valeka Williams v. Ohio District 5, Area Agency on Aging

ADR74(43596)09132016

22A-2016-02817C

Channing L. Hutchins v. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

ADRB6(25771)06282016

22A-2016-02319C

Justin Philpot v. Paul Boswu, Owner

ADRH6(25886)08302016

22A-2016-02797F

9. Withdrawal of Charge – Grant

Carlton Evans v. United Parcel Service, Inc.

TOL72(37590)02102016

22A-2016-00909C

Heather Baer v. Toledo Molding and Die, Inc.

TOL72(37599)02122016

22A-2016-00927C


Withdrawal of Charge – Grant - continued

Lisa A. Boyd v. Zepf Center

TOLB2(37621)02262016

22A-2016-01031C

Amer F. Fares v. ProMedica Health System, Inc.

TOLA2(37882)07062016

22A-2016-02215C

Kikema Davis v. Crossett, Inc.

AKR73(38339)05022016

22A-2016-01702C

Kathie L. Rike v. Plow and Hearth

ADRA6(25933)09212016

22A-2016-02935C

10. No Jurisdiction – Dismiss XNJ

Monica Hairston v. State of Ohio, Department of Administrative Services

COL71(44375)07052016

22A-2017-00368F

Michael Adkins v. Ardent Communities

COLH1(44450)06282016

22A-2016-02366F

Terry Kovac v. Olentangy Village (Kerry Wintrich)

COLH1(44453)08102016

22A-2017-00286F

Marshall Oliver v. Walmart

COLB1(44493)08182016

22A-2017-00311F

Kelsey Maier v. Waterford Point Apartments/Spring Property Management

COLH1(44496)08182016

22A-2017-00265F

Guy L. Reece III v. Cashland-Cash America

COLB1(44503)08262016

22A-2017-00241C

Jasmine Trudell v. Anthem Inc.

COL71(44523)09012016

22A-2017-00340F


No Jurisdiction – Dismiss XNJ - continued

Raji Olalekan v. LGS Staffing, LLC (Labor Guys LLC)

COL71(44558)09142016

22A-2017-00310F

Andrew Nolen v. State of Ohio, Department of Rehabilitation and Correction

COLB1(44568)09222016

22A-2017-00201F

Michael Naylor v. Downtown Motel

AKRG3(38503)08252016

22A-2016-02679F

Bruce Dilulo v. Rite Aid Corporation

AKRB3(38541)09162016

22A-2016-02882C

Bruce Dilulo v. Rite Aid Corporation

AKRB3(38548)09202016

22A-2016-02905C

Lisa Wilkins v. Champaign Residential Services, Inc.

DAYG6(25888)08292016

22A-2016-02806C

11. No Probable Cause – Dismiss

Kidest Agza v. Embassy Suites Management, LLC

COLG1(44012)02082016

22A-2016-01010F

Robert Horner v. Lancaster Wings, Inc.

COL71(44041)02222016

22A-2016-01261C

Darlene Jones v. Hyde Park Apartments, Dorka Peguero, Property Manager, and LCL

Palisades LLC

COLH1(44042)02162016

05-16-4336-8

22A-2016-01273F

Ashley McManaway v. Myers Well Service, Inc.

COL71(44146)03242016

22A-2016-01416C

Dwayne K. Taylor v. OhioHealth Corporation dba Grant Medical Center

COLG1(44187)03312016

22A-2016-01643F


No Probable Cause – Dismiss - continued

Tanika Cherry-Montgomery v. Mount Carmel College of Nursing

COL71(44195)04062016

22A-2016-01642C

Tracy Partee v. FacilitySource, LLC (AMENDED)

COL71(44211)04242016

22A-2016-01766C

Tonette Chambers v. Franklin County Child Support

COLB1(44213)04262016

22A-2016-01755C

Tanner & Brittany Tafoya v. Nationwide Children’s Hospital

COLG1(44223)04282016

22A-2016-01961F

Beverly A Mackey v. The Home Depot

COLA1(44237)05092016

22A-2016-02024C

Natalia Hayes v. Community Dental

COL71(44246)05132016

22A-2016-01903C

Mary K. Marsh v. Lansing Garden Apartments; Theresa Velković, Property Manager;

Retiree Housing Management; and Lennette Rankins

COLH1(44249)05122016

05-16-4971-8

22A-2016-01902F

D. Leigh Freter v. State of Ohio, Department of Developmental Disabilities

COLA1(44250)05132016

22A-2016-01890C

Zechariah Duffey v. Tansky Sales Inc., dba Tansky Sawmill Toyota

COLM1(44273)05242016

22A-2017-00144F

V’lora Pagan v. Radial.com fka Innotrac Corproation

COLB1(44274)05262016

22A-2016-02005C

Anastasia Nagbe v. Volunteers of America

COL71(44277)05262016

22A-2016-02027C


No Probable Cause – Dismiss – continued

Renee Hoosier v. State of Ohio, Department of Rehabilitation and Correction

COL71(44278)05272016

22A-2016-02007C

Tiffany Eggerson v. Central Ohio Urology Group

COL71(44279)05282016

22A-2016-02571C

Tiffany Eggerson v. Central Ohio Urology Group

COL71(44280)05282016

22A-2016-02572C

Pamela E. Giles v. EXEL, Inc. dba DHL Supply Chain (USA) AMENDED

COLA1(44286)06012016

22A-2016-02085C

Michael Haynes v. The Columbus Metropolitan Library

COL71(44291)06032016

22A-2016-02084C

Shantwionette Letece Shandeh Smith v. State of Ohio, Department of Rehabilitation and

Correction

COL71(44320)06202016

22A-2016-02372C

Anastasia Nagbe v. Volunteers of America

COL71(44335)06202016

22A-2016-02343C

Mercedes Washington v. Claremont Retirement Village, Limited Partnership

COL71(44342)06272016

22A-2016-02362C

Melvin Williams, Jr. v. State of Ohio, Department of Rehabilitation and Correction

COLA1(44353)06292016

22A-2016-02375C

Antwan D. Scurry v. Walnut Glen Apartments

COL71(44445)08082016

22A-2016-02823C

Billie Jo Leedy v. State of Ohio, Department of Rehabilitation and Correction

COL76(25767)06272016

22A-2016-02363C



Eboni Saunders v. Golden Lily Restaurant, Inc., An Ohio Corporation, Owner; David

Loo, Leasing Agent; Julieanna Loo, Leasing Agent

TOLH2(37569)01272016 AMENDED

05-16-4299-8

22A-2016-00803F

Ronald Spears v. Exel, Inc.

TOL72(37592)02102016

22A-2016-00911C

Kendra Cleveland v. Addison Heights Rehabilitation Center

TOL72(37609)02192016

22A-2016-00961C

Shelly Jones v. Pathology Laboratories, Inc.

TOLB2(37610)02192016 AMENDED

22A-2016-00962C

June A. Brewer v. State of Ohio, Department of Rehabilitation and Correction

TOLB2(37612)02232016

22A-2016-00992C

Gregory Marunowski v. McElheney Locksmiths, Inc.

TOLB2(37614)02232016

22A-2016-00994C

Patricia L. Gerdes v. Rescue

TOL72(37659)03092016

22A-2016-01146C

Craig Miller v. Mobis North America, LLC

TOL72(37773)05032016

22A-2016-01703C

Craig Miller v. United Automobile Workers Local 12

TOL72(37774)05032016

22A-2016-01704C

Charles Simpson v. State of Ohio, Department of Transportation

TOL72(37917)07262016

22A-2016-02380C

Ed Nitkiewicz v. Tronair, Inc.

TOLA2(37946)08092016

22A-2016-02494C



Zenola Sherman v. Mobile Care Group

TOLG2(38051)10042016

22A-2017-00021F

Gary R. Phipps v. Lakeview Meadows of Ohio, LLC dba Lakeview Meadows;

Marysville Estates, LLC

TOLH6(25494)02082016

05-15-4544-8

22A-2016-01104F

Christopher Stutz v. Kirk and Charlotte Burton, Owners; Emerald Garden Apartments

TOLH6(25518)02182016

05-16-4521-8

22A-2016-01129F

*Split Decision: Probable Cause on disability accommodation; No Probable Cause – Dismiss on eviction

Carolyn Akakpo v. Ashland County Board of Developmental Disabilities

AKR73(38314)04142016

22A-2016-01530C

Catherine Stewart v. Buckeye Community Thirty Five, LP dba Kenmore Place

Apartments, Linda Collins and RLJ Management Co., Inc.

AKRH3(38335)04282016

05-16-4945-8

22A-2016-01650F

*Split Decision: Probable Cause regarding Respondent’s parking accommodation policy; No Probable Cause- Dismiss regarding

Charging Party’s parking accommodation request

Tanya Grimes v. Stark State College

AKRK3(38350)05102016

22A-2016-01791F

Shawn M. Tisher v. Kmart Corporation

AKRB3(38371)05262016

22A-2016-01946C

Lori Ricco v. Cowan Systems, LLC

AKRB3(38431)04282016

532-2016-01407C

Eldora L. Johnson v. Akron General Medical Center

AKR73(38517)09072016

22A-2016-02737C

Handson T. Fields v. Univar USA Inc.

AKRB3(38533)09152016

22A-2016-02844C



Dorsey Butler v. State of Ohio, Department of Job and Family Services

AKRG3(38550)09212016

22A-2016-02912F

Lidiya Dordzhiyeva v. Western Reserve Property Management, The Islander Company,

LLC, Ed Donnelly, and Jan Moskowitz

AKRH4(43502)07202016

05-16-5012-8

22A-2016-02387F

Ida Marks v. Christopher Lowery, Villa View Apartments, Limited

CLEH4(43284)02252016 AMENDED

22A-2016-01033F

Jeannette Byrom v. Sandstone Ridge Homeowners Association, Inc. and Barnett

Management, Inc.

CLEH4(43290)03022016

05-16-4586-8

22A-2016-01096F

Raina Bunosky v. Cyber Graphics, LLC

CLE74(43291)03022016

22A-2016-01098C

Susan Taras v. Cuyahoga County Job and Family Services

CLE74(43294)03052016

22A-2016-01120C

Jeanine Conway v. 3356 Warren LLC dba Warren Rd. Tavern

CLEG4(43320)03252016

22A-2016-01305F

Robert L. Lloyd v. Meijers Stores Limited Partnership

CLE74(43353)04142016

22A-2016-01526C

Raymond Bryant v. PNC Bank, National Association

CLE74(43395)05132016

22A-2016-01818C

Rev. Pamela M. Pinkney Butts v. Nuban Corp., Land Servant, Inc., and Jimmie L. Pope,

Sr.

CLEH4(43424)06032016

22A-2016-01992F

Katrina T. Stepp v. Bath & Body Works

CLEA4(43434)03022016

532-2016-01039C



Steve Milton v. The Ohio Bell Telephone Company

CLE74(43435)03102016

532-2016-01049C

Adem Meta v. Cleveland Metropolitan School District

CLE74(43455)06172016

22A-2016-02116C

Stephanie Thornton v. Cuyahoga County Job and Family Services

CLE74(43459)06202016

22A-2016-02120C

Cheryl A. Jenkins v. Cuyahoga County Job and Family Services

CLE74(43506)07252016

22A-2016-02400C

Brendan Russell v. 102855, Inc. dba Winking Lizard of Mentor

CLEG4(43525)08012016

22A-2016-02468F

Donald Morrow v. State of Ohio, Department of Rehabilitation and Correction

CLE74(43527)08042016

22A-2016-02588C

Raymond Bryant v. AlliedBarton Security Services LLC

CLE71(44293)06022016

22A-2016-02227C

Oi Ling Datchuk v. Robert Datchuk, TJ Weyls, Weyls Peters + Chuparkoff, LLC

CLEH3(38255)03082016

22A-2016-01145F

Craig A. Lynn v. LGC Associates, LLC

CLEA3(38428)07112016

22A-2016-02250C

Danita Brewer v. Anthem, Inc.

DAY76(25496)02082016

22A-2016-01087C

Linda Richardson v. Kettering Health Network

DAYB6(25511)02162016

22A-2016-01136C

Shelley Mahan v. EJKS, LLC dba Slatts Pub

DAY76(25535)02262016

22A-2016-01256C



Brenda Sheets v. Premier Health Partners dba Premier Health

DAYA6(25538)03012016

22A-2016-01227C

Lettie Ann Davis v. Personal Transportation, Inc.

DAY76(25541)03022016

22A-2016-01453C

Lianna Johnston v. Jackson Express

DAYE6(25551)03072016

22A-2016-01218F

Connie Henderson v. Harrison Township Fire Department

DAY76(25565)03152016

22A-2016-01253C

Ellie Lockett v. Shree Rang, Inc.

DAYG6(25566)03142016

22A-2016-01251F

John Campbell v. Dayton Racquet Club, Inc.

DAY76(25593)03302016

22A-2016-01491C

Sharon Kay Pelzel v. Naphcare, Inc.

DAYA6(25597)04052016

22A-2016-01670C

Morgan T. Simmons v. SV YLA Forest Park, LLC fka Youthland Academy

DAYB6(25626)04202016

22A-2016-01683C

Samuel Taste v. Wells & Sons Janitorial Service, Inc.

DAYB6(25702)05202016

22A-2016-01935C

Harold Blackburn v. PepsiCo., Inc.

DAY76(25736)06132016

22A-2016-02074C

Connie Ralston v. Great Oaks Career Campus

DAYA6(25738)06132016

22A-2016-02073C

Nia Gholston v. Flavor Producers, Inc.

DAY76(25744)06142016

22A-2016-02153C



Loren Sheffield v. Lauren Enterprises, LTD dba Marty’s Hops & Vines

DAYE6(25750) 06202016

22A-2016-02132F

Kathleen Boutiere v. Ohio Means Jobs-Warren County

DAYA6(25756)06212016

22A-2016-02156C

Donna Greenlee v. City of Cincinnati

DAYB6(25765)06272016

22A-2016-02438C

Anthony Negron v. Camalor Ohio, LLC dba Holden House Apartments

DAYE6(25867)08172016

22A-2016-02783F

Julie Hablitzel v. Elderly Unit of Springfield and Clark County, Ohio, Inc.

DAYB1(44253)05172016

22A-2016-01928C

Kevin T. Seldon v. Jacobs Industrial Services, Inc.

DAY72(37552)01202016

22A-2016-00754C

James Neu v. Airgas Specialty Products, Inc.

DAYB2(37675)03172016

22A-2016-01207C

MOTION by Commissioner Cespedes to approve the November 17, 2016 Confirmation

Agenda. Second by Commissioner Singh.

Roll Call Vote:




Commissioner William W. Patmon, III DID NOT PARTICIPATE


Motion carried.


STAFF BRIEFING

The Compliance Manager informed Commissioners that the Commission is in compliance with

all notification requirements as set forth in Ohio Administrative Code Section 4112-1-04.

In addition, the Compliance Department, with the Executive Director’s approval, requested that

the following case be deleted from the Commissioners’ agenda Week 2, Page 1, Item I-A:

Cheryl Shaw, on behalf of Antoinette Shaw v. Greyhound Lines, Inc. and

Miller Transportation, Inc. dba HoosierRide

DAYG6(25428)12142015

22A-2016-00585C

The parties reached a settlement and no longer wished to pursue the matter through the Ohio

Civil Rights Commission. The Charging Party submitted a signed Withdrawal of Charge form

along with a withdrawal of her request for reconsideration.

MOTION by Commissioner Barreras to approve the Compliance Department’s request to

delete the foregoing captioned case from the Commissioners’ agenda. Second by

Commissioner Singh.

Roll Call Vote:




Commissioner William W. Patmon, III YES


Motion carried.


Appearance Cases

Appearance 1

Commissioners’ Agenda - Week 3, Page 1, Item I-A

1. Request for Reconsideration: Respondent’s Request - Deny

Sherry Adeptian-Ogunjobi v. Joyce Cahaan

COLH1(44048)01282016 AMENDED

05-16-4266-8

22A-2016-01159F

Upon review of Respondent’s Request for Reconsideration, staff recommended the Commission

uphold the previous finding of Probable Cause. All parties were present to discuss the case.

MOTION by Commissioner Patmon to uphold the Regional finding of Probable Cause.

Second by Commissioner Singh.

Roll Call Vote:






Motion Carried

Appearance 2

Commissioners’ Agenda – Week 1, Page 1, Item I-B

2. Findings Upon Reconsideration - No Jurisdiction – Dismiss

Terry Harrell v. The P.E.E.R. Center

COLG1(44186)04042016 AMENDED

22A-2016-01891F

Upon review of Charging Party’s Request for Reconsideration, staff recommended the

Commission uphold the previous finding of No Jurisdiction – Dismiss. All parties were present

to discuss the case.

MOTION by Commissioner Patmon to uphold the Regional finding of No Jurisdiction –

Dismiss. Second by Commissioner Barreras.


Roll Call Vote:






Motion carried.

Appearance 3



Terry Harrell v. The P.E.E.R. Center

COLG1(44326)04042016 AMENDED

22A-2016-02348F






Roll Call Vote:






Motion carried.

Appearance 4



Terry Harrell v. Alcohol Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County

COLG1(44327)04042016 AMENDED

22A-2016-02341F







Brief discussion.

After a brief discussion, MOTION by Commissioner Barreras to Grant Charging Party’s

request to withdraw the charge. Second by Commissioner Singh.

Roll Call Vote:






Motion carried.

Roll Call Vote on Commissioner Patmon’s original motion to uphold the Regional finding

of No Jurisdiction - Dismiss:

Chairman Leonard Hubert NO

Commissioner Lori Barreras NO

Commissioner Juan Cespedes NO

Commissioner William W. Patmon, III NO

Commissioner Madhu Singh NO

Motion failed.


COMMISSIONERS’ AGENDAS

Commissioners’ Agenda for Week 1

Page 1 of 1

1. Findings Upon Reconsideration- No Probable Cause – Dismiss

Eric Arnold v. Great Value Storage, LLC

COLG1(44110)03172016

22A-2016-01502F

Johnnie G. Dickerson v. Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority

AKRH4(43408)05242016

22A-2016-01919F

Michael Harper v. Automax Medina LLC dba Bill Doraty Kia

CLE74(43472)06282016

22A-2016-02224C

MOTION by Commissioner Singh to adopt the staff findings in the foregoing captioned

cases on the Commissioners’ Agenda for Week 1. Second by Commissioner Barreras.

Roll Call Vote:






Motion carried.




Page 1 of 1

1. Findings Upon Reconsideration: No Probable Cause – Dismiss

Jose Plata Ortega v. Advantage Powder Coating, Inc.

TOL72(37739)04142016

22A-2016-01545C

Delbert Richards v. AGC Flat Glass North America, Inc.

AKRB3(38327)04222016

22A-2016-01604C

2. No Jurisdiction – Dismiss

Saeed-Abdul Kadir v. Islamic Center of Cleveland

CLEE4(43528)08052016

22A-2016-02589F

Latefah Shampine v. Sarver Realty, Inc., David Sarver,

Marvin Smith, Pro-Mar Enterprises, Inc. and Scott Gilbert

CLEH4(43582)09012016

22A-2016-02746F

Lisa Wilkins v. Champaign Residential Services, Inc.

DAYG6(25888)08292016

22A-2016-02806F

MOTION by Commissioner Barreras to adopt the staff findings in the foregoing captioned

cases on the Commissioners’ Agenda for Week 2. Second by Commissioner Cespedes.

Roll Call Vote:






Motion carried.




Page 1 of 1

1. Findings Upon Reconsideration- No Probable Cause – Dismiss

Cindy L. Brown v. Whirlpool Corporation/Marion Division

COL71(43038)12222015

22A-2016-00934C

Kurt Anthony Looper v. Kroger Company Great Lakes Distrubution Center

COLA1(43095)01282016

22A-2016-00934C

Roosevelt Williams v. Zepf Center

TOL72(37749)04202016 AMENDED

22A-2016-01565C

Iraida Gonzalez v. Riverside Commons Apartments, Deborah Gross and Wallick

Properties Midwest, LLC

DAYH6(25582)03252016

05-16-4533-8

22A-2016-01457F

2. No Jurisdiction – Dismiss

Lawrence Jackson v. Wills Creek Valley Apartments

COL71(44043)12232015

532-2016-00528C

Andrew W. Matheny v. United States Department of Veterans Affairs

COLB1(44407)07132016

22A-2016-02968F

Michael Storm v. The Ohio State University

COLG1(44517)08032016

22A-2017-00331F

*Commissioner Patmon recused himself from participation in this case

Ann Marie Ross v. Jewett Joint Ventures, LLC

AKRE3(38502)04042016

22A-2016-01247F

Ann Marie Ross v. Phillip McFarren

AKRE3(38513)09012016

22A-2016-02733F

Tanya Gabriele v. State of Ohio, Department of Public Safety,

Bureau of Motor Vehicles

AKRG3(38579)10172016

22A-2017-00101F


MOTION by Commissioner Cespedes to adopt the staff findings in the foregoing captioned

cases on the Commissioners’ Agenda for Week 3. Second by Commissioner Singh.

Roll Call Vote:




Commissioner William W. Patmon, III YES - with noted recusal


Motion carried.

Report from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office

Lori Anthony, Civil Rights Section Chief – Ohio Attorney General’s Office, updated the

Commissioners on the appeal of Jason Ott v. Colfor Manufacturing in common pleas court. The

court has affirmed the Commission’s cease and desist order in this matter.

Ms. Anthony also reported that Megan Hudson, AAG is leaving the OAG’s office. Ms. Hudson

advised that she is relocating to the State of Maine and will be working for Legal Aid on behalf

of victims of lead paint poisoning. Chairman Hubert acknowledged Ms. Hudson’s work and the

Commissioners wished her well.

Report from the Chief Legal Counsel

Chief Legal Counsel Stephanie Demers reported that in the spirit of outreach efforts, we have

been receiving a number of requests from county departments of jobs & family services to

conduct civil rights related training for their employees. So far, the requests have come from

Knox, Clark, Allen, Jackson, Wayne, Franklin. Additionally Keith McNeil, Director of Regional

Operations, has received requests from the Department of Veterans Services to do training in

their 11 regions. Ronnell Tomlinson, Director of Housing Enforcement, has been in

communication with the Ohio Department of Commerce, Real Estate Division regarding fair

housing training with an emphasis on animal assistants. So we will be very busy in early 2017

conducting outreach to get out the message to both potential charging parties and respondents.

Ms. Demers also wanted to acknowledge the work of AAG Megan Hudson and to express how

much her presence in our agency will be missed. On behalf of the OCRC, she wishes her well in

Maine and her new endeavors.

Report from Executive Director

Executive Director G. Michael Payton wished Megan Hudson well and expressed appreciation

for her service and dedication to the agency.


Director Payton reported on the results of the OCRC slogan contest and presented the winning

slogans to the Commissioners for a vote. Chairman Hubert commended the staff on taking the

initiative regarding the slogan but recommended that staff go back and examine the purpose of

the slogan and how it is intended to be used.

Director Payton publicly recognized Ronnell Tomlinson for his hard work in conducting

outreach throughout the State of Ohio. Mr. Tomlinson has been very busy partnering with the

Ohio Housing Finance Agency and the Coalition on Homelessness & Housing in Ohio in

conducting seminars and workshops around the state.

Sadie Fields, a student at Kent State University in Dr. Vernon Sykes’ Intergovernmental

Relations Program, announced the end of her externship with the Commission. Ms. Fields

thanked the OCRC for the opportunity. Director Payton and Commissioners wished her well.

Keith McNeil and Commissioner Singh met with the legal counsel for the University of Akron to

discuss the OCRC holding a public meeting on campus. Bradley Dunn, Akron Regional

Director, was also in attendance. As a result of the meeting, the University of Akron has invited

the OCRC to hold its public meeting there on April 27, 2017.

Chairman Hubert entertained a motion to hold the April 27, 2017 public meeting at the

University of Akron.

MOTION by Commissioner Cespedes to hold the April 27, 2017 public meeting at the

University of Akron. Second by Commissioner Singh.

Roll Call vote:






Motion carried

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