Werkowski v. EDP Renewables N. Am., L.L.C.

Citations

• 2023 Ohio 4178

Syllabus

Motion to Dismiss Wrongful Termination in Violation of Public Policy Claim Jeopardy Element. To establish a wrongful termination in violation of public policy claim, the plaintiff must establish that a clear public policy would be jeopardized by allowing an employee to be dismissed under circumstances like those present in the instant case. In House v. Iacovelli, the Ohio Supreme Court drew a distinction between public policies that protect governmental interests and those that protect the substantive rights of employees. Courts must determine whether and identified public policy is adequately protected by existing statutory remedies.