Hinkle v. L Brands, Inc.

Citations

• 2021 Ohio 4187

Syllabus

Trial court did not err in granting Civ.R. 12(C) motion and finding defendant entitled to judgment as a matter of law on claims for duress, harassment, and wrongful termination in violation of public policy. Absent allegations that plaintiffs were compelled or coerced to do something, a duress claim fails plaintiffs' allegations did not support a discrimnatory practice under R.C. 4112.02(A), a hostile-environment sexual harassment claim or a claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress alleged conduct not severe or pervasive, or outrageous and beyond the bounds of decency. Plaintiffs' allegations did not support a claim for wrongful discharge in violation of public policy plaintiffs did not indentify any public policy nor did plaintiffs allege facts showing how the employment discharge jeopardized a public policy.