Scovill v. WSYX/ABC

We challenged an arbitration clause in an employment contract that required an employee to arbitrate all of his claims, but permitted the employer to go to court; stripped the employee of substantive rights available to him under federal anti-discrimination laws; changed the burdens of proof under civil rights laws to make it harder for the employee to prove discrimination; shortened the limitations period in which he might bring a claim; and required him to pay tens of thousands of dollars in arbitration fees to pursue any claim. Co-counsel Frederick Gittes of Columbus, Ohio, argued the appeal. He was joined on the brief by Kathaleen Schulte of Columbus and Public Justice Attorney Paul Bland.