Legal Outline

10/03/2017

OUTLINE

Simpson V. Ohio Reformatory for Women

1) Simpson Vs. Ohio Reformatory for Woman

a. Court of Claims of Ohio

b. 2002-Ohio-3224

2) Key Facts Pertaining to Case

a. Susan Simpson the (Plaintiff) brings this action against the defendant (Ohio Reformatory for Women) for allegedly intending to cause emotional harm and neglect while working under Mary Miller in the medical records department between August of 1996 and November of 1999

b. Claims Listed:

1. Negligent Supervision

2. Emotional Distress

3. Retaliation

4. Harassment

3) Stage of Legal Process

a. Judgment had been rendered in favor of defendant in the year of 2002

4) Legal Issues

a. Will Miller be entitled to personal immunity pursuant to R.C. 2743.02(F) and 9.86.

b. Proof is required for the intentional infliction of emotional distress as well as negligent supervision and retaliation as well as constructive discharge.

5) Decision

a. The court concluded that Susan was unable to provide substantial evidence that the defendant took any extreme or hostile actions against her while in the workplace.

b. Susan will be faced with court cost and penalties.