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Disciplinary Counsel v. O'Neill9/7/2004
5. The Court had a three-year plan to replace all the judges' furniture which Goodman directed. Goodman testified that all the judges except Judge O'Neill were cooperative with and appreciative of the program. The judges were afforded a certain range of choices within a furniture line which had been selected for the whole court. On December 13, 2000 Goodman and a vendor representative met with Judge O'Neill to discuss her choices. Goodman testified that Judge O'Neill had many complaints and used an angry tone throughout the meeting. Judge O'Neill asked why she was always the last judge to get anything and was upset that she could not keep or match her existing furniture. Goodman brought Judge O'Neill to the fourth floor and Goodman's office to look at other samples and options. Judge O'Neill stated that she wanted the side chairs in Goodman's office (which were 30 years old) or something similar. When Goodman concluded the meeting with promises to try to talk to Casey and the administrative judge about making special provisions for her but Judge O'Neill was still "very upset." (Transcript Vol. XV -- 39-50)
254. Goodman reported on her meeting with Judge O'Neill to Karen Casey as she had after every meeting with a judge. Goodman conveyed Judge O'Neill's dissatisfaction and relayed the special provisions she wanted. Goodman and Judge O'Neill exchanged several voicemails and on December 20 had a conversation in which Judge O'Neill remained very upset about her choices and asked to have Goodman's furniture. Goodman agreed but Judge O'Neill only became more upset and demanded that Goodman come to her chambers immediately with a catalog. Goodman did not report to chambers but consulted with Casey. She was advised not to go to Judge O'Neill's courtroom. After those conversations Judge Cain sent Judge O'Neill a memo explaining that all judges have a limited choice and if those choices are not satisfactory to advise Judge Cain and furniture will not be ordered. (Transcript Vol. XV --52-55)(Exhibit 526)
255. Goodman received a subsequent voicemail from Judge O'Neill which began very upset and accusing Goodman of going over her head and then ended by asking to meet after the first of the year to work things out. The meeting was scheduled for January 10, 2001. Goodman attended the meeting accompanied by Judge Michael Watson who was the new Administrative Judge. Goodman testified Judge O'Neill's demeanor was completely different and there seemed to be no problems whatsoever. When Goodman finished her business she left and Judge Watson stayed to talk to Judge O'Neill (Transcript Vol. XV -- 52-57).
256. Joan Richards: Richards retired in 2002 after 30 years with Franklin County Common Pleas Court. She was Director of Court Services who supervised float bailiffs, court reporters, float court reporters, secretaries, grand jury, visiting judges, arbitration and jury commissioners. As Director of Court Services she received complaints from Judge O'Neill about Karn, Boughner, Nyce and Grego and Moore. Richards sent a memo to Karen Casey in January 2001 detailing all of Judge O'Neill's complaints about Judge O'Neill's court reporter, Nyce. (Relator's Exhibit OO) Richards testified that in her experience with past incidents that what Judge O'Neill said was not really accurate. Richards had concerns about the potential of a hostile work environment in connection with Judge O'Neill's courtroom. In six years as Director of Court Services Richards did not have the same or similar issues arise with court reporters or bailiffs in any courtroom except Judge O'Neill's. Richards did not discipline or sanction any employee she supervised who was the subject of complaints from Judge O'Neill. (Transcript Vol. XV --79, 8
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