Desmond v. Mahoning Cty. Pros. Office

Citations

• 2019 Ohio 4089

Syllabus

Trial court erred in affirming SPBR decision dismissing employee's appeal under R.C. 124.341 for lack of jurisdiction. SPBR improperly imposed requirements not contained in statute, maintaining that whistleblower protection is not available where supervisor is already aware of violation and where employee is required by employer to report misconduct. SPBR also improperly determined that R.C. 124.341 is inapplicable where violation alleged is attorney misconduct under Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct.