Court Rejects Worker's Retaliation Claim, Revives Disability Discrimination Claim

An Ohio appellate court rejected an injured worker’s claim that she had been wrongfully terminated for pursuing workers’ compensation benefits, but it revived her claim for discrimination based on a perceived disability. Case: Nance v. Lima Auto Mall Inc., No. 1-19-54, 06/22/2020, published.  Facts: Henry Nance worked as the manager of the detail department at the Lima Auto Mall. Rodger McClain was the vice president and general manager. After a detailer was terminated for insubordination in 2015, Nance spoke to McClain about hiring his daughter, Angelina Nance, to fill the...