Petition for Writ of Certiorari — Christina Alessio, Petitioner v. United Airlines, Inc., et al.
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APPENDIX TABLE OF CONTENTS
Opinions and Orders
Order of the Supreme Court of Ohio
(April 11, 2023)...................................
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Order of the Supreme Court of Ohio
Denying Motion for Reconsideration
(June 6, 2023)............................................
2a
Journal Entry and Opinion of the
Court of Appeals of Ohio Eighth
Appellate District, County of Cuyahoga
(December 15, 2022).......................................
3a
Journal Entry
(December 16, 2022)
13a
Journal Entry Granting Motion for
Summary Judgment in Favor of the
Defendant-Appellee, United Airlines, Inc.
(March 31, 2022)................................................ 15a
APPENDIX TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont.)
Case Documents
Memorandum in Support of Jurisdiction of
Plaintiff-Appellant Christina Alessio
(January 19, 2023)........................................... 17a
Motion for Reconsideration of
Plaintiff-Appellant Christina Alessio
(April 17, 2023).................................................. 33a
Letter from (FAA) Federal Aviation
Administration (June 2, 2016)...................... 40a
Letter from (OSHA) U.S. Department of
Labor (September 19, 2016)........................... 41a
EEOC Dismissal and Notice of Rights
(April 18, 2017).................................................. 44a
Letter from Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown
(July 22, 2015)................................................... 46a
Letter from Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown
(May 25, 2017)................................................... 47a
Letter from Ohio Congresswoman
Marcia L. Fudge (July 31, 2015)................... 48a
Letter from Defendant-Appellee United
Airlines Inc., Response to Subpoena
(January 7, 2016).............................................. 50a
Letter from Plaintiff-Appellant
Christina Alessio to Executive Branch,
(DO J) Department of Justice
(March 1, 2018)............................................. 52a
APPENDIX TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont.)
Letter from Plaintiff-Appellant
Christina Alessio to Executive Branch,
(DOJ) Department of Justice
(November 13, 2018).....................................
58a
Letter from Plaintiff-Appellant
Christina Alessio to Executive Branch,
(DOJ) Department of Justice
(January 7, 2020)...........................................
63a
Letter from Christina Alessio to the
Legislative Branch, Ohio Senators and
Congresswomen (May 15, 2020)...............
69a
Letter from Christina Alessio to the
Legislative Branch, Ohio Senators and
Congresswomen (July 10, 2020)...............
73a
Alessio Petition for Rehearing in
Supreme Court, Excerpts
(December 19, 2019)......................................
80a
COURT OF APPEALS OF OHIO
EIGHTH APPELLATE DISTRICT
Oral Argument Audio in Transcript
(November 16, 2022)...............................
87a
Transript of Oral Argument.............
90a
Plaintiffs Memorandum in Opposition to
Defendants Motion for Summary
Judgment (February 2, 2022)...................
113a
Addendum In Opposition to Defendants
Motion for Summary Judgment
(February 7, 2022).....................................
132a
APPENDIX TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont.)
Exhibits
EXHIBIT 3
Letter from Defendant-Appellee
Attorney on Appellant’s Request for
(IME) Independent Medical
Examination (December 2, 2020).........
137a
EXHIBIT 4
Quote from United Airlines CEO,
Scott Kirby on Vaccines......................
139a
EXHIBIT 6
Ohio Workers’ Compensation Law
2.2 Employers’ Obligation...................
141a
EXHIBIT 7
VSSR Record of Proceedings
(May 21, 2021)..........................................
143a
EXHIBIT 8
FEDERAL LAW 49 U.S.C. 5124
“Notice to travelers”........... .................
147a
EXHIBIT 18
Definition of Chemical Weapon........
148a
EXHIBIT F
Irregular Operation Report #207207
(August 14, 2021).....................................
. 149a
EXHIBIT T
OSHA Safety and Health Concern
Submitted (August 24, 2021)................
153a
Docket Details
159a
APPENDIX TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont.)
AMERICA, THE JURY Third Sequel
173a
CHAPTER ONE Ohio Industrial Commission
District Hearing, Transcript
(October 30, 2020)..............................
178a
CHAPTER TWO Ohio Industrial Commission
Staff Hearing, Transcript
(January 22, 2021)..............................
211a
CHAPTER THREE Petition for Rehearing,
Case No. 19-395 with Docket List
(December 19, 2019)...........................
251a
CHAPTER FOURConclusion and Photos.................
260a
CHAPTER FIVE - The Question....
265a
CHAPTER SIX - The Verdict........
266a
AMERICA, THE JURY Fourth Sequel
267a
CHAPTER ONE Ohio Industrial Commission
Staff Hearing, Transcript
VSSR (Violation of Specific
Safety Requirement)
(February 18, 2021)..............................
271a
APPENDIX TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont.)
CHAPTER TWO Ohio Industrial Commission
Staff Hearing, Transcript
Reset VSSR (Violation of Specific
Safety Requirement)
(May 21, 2021)........................................
CHAPTER THREE - The Conclusion
CHAPTER FOUR - The Question.....
CHAPTER FIVE - The Verdict...........
AMERICA, THE JURY Fifth Sequel...
279a
310a
316a
317a
318a
CHAPTER ONE Six Clarifications and Corrections
Unable to Communicate in Staff Hearing:
America, The Jury - Third Sequel
322a
CHAPTER TWO Ohio Industrial Commission
District Hearing, Transcript
(March 5, 2021)....................................
CHAPTER THREE Ohio Industrial Commission
Staff Hearing, Transcript
(April 15, 2021)....................................
CHAPTER FOUR - Conclusion......
CHAPTER FIVE - The Question....
CHAPTER SIX - The Verdict.........
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403a
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ORDER OF THE SUPREME COURT OF OHIO
(APRIL 11, 2023)
THE SUPREME COURT OF OHIO
CHRISTINA ALESSIO
v.
UNITED AIRLINES, INC., ET AL.
Case No. 2023-0072
Before: Sharon L. KENNEDY, Chief Justice.
ENTRY
Upon consideration of the jurisdictional memo
randa filed in this case, the court declines to accept
jurisdiction of the appeal pursuant to S.Ct.Prac.R. 7.08
(B)(4).
(Cuyahoga County Court of Appeals; No. 111449)
/s/ Sharon L. Kennedy
Chief Justice
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ORDER OF THE SUPREME COURT OF OHIO
DENYING MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION
(JUNE 6, 2023)
THE SUPREME COURT OF OHIO
CHRISTINA ALESSIO
v.
UNITED AIRLINES, INC., ET AL.
Case No. 2023-0072
Before: Sharon L. KENNEDY, Chief Justice.
RECONSIDERATION ENTRY
It is ordered by the court that the motion for
reconsideration in this case is denied.
(Cuyahoga County Court of Appeals; No. 111449)
Is/ Sharon L. Kennedy
Chief Justice
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JOURNAL ENTRY AND OPINION
OF THE COURT OF APPEALS OF OHIO
EIGHTH APPELLATE DISTRICT,
COUNTY OF CUYAHOGA
(DECEMBER 15, 2022)
COURT OF APPEALS OF OHIO
EIGHTH APPELLATE DISTRICT
COUNTY OF CUYAHOGA
CHRISTINA ALESSIO,
Plaintiff-Appellant,
v.
UNITED AIRLINES, INC., ET AL.,
Defendants-Appellees.
No. 111449
Civil Appeal from the Cuyahoga County
Court of Common Pleas Case No. CV-21-949578
Before: Sean C. GALLAGHER, Administrative
Judge, Michelle J. SHEEHAN, J., and
Lisa B. FORBES, J.
JOURNAL ENTRY AND OPINION
Judgment: Affirmed
Released and Journalized: December 15, 2022
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SEAN C. GALLAGHER, A.J.:
{1 1} Appellant, Christina Alessio (“Alessio”), pro
se, appeals the judgment entry of the Cuyahoga County
Court of Common Pleas that granted summary judg
ment to appellee, United Airlines, Inc. (“United Air
lines”)- Because appellant’s claims are barred by res
judicata, we affirm the judgment of the trial court.
I.
Procedural and Factual History
fl[ 2} On July 7, 2021, Alessio, acting pro se,
appealed to the court of common pleas from orders of
a staff hearing officer for the Ohio Industrial Com
mission (“the commission”) that denied her claim Nos.
20-194183, 20-194185, and 20-194187 and from which
the commission refused to hear an appeal. The staff
hearing officer determined each of those claims was
barred because the allegation raised had been previ
ously adjudicated in claim No. 19-202076, for which
all administrative remedies were exhausted.
A. The Commission Decisions on Claim Nos.
20-194183, 20-194185, and 20-194187
3} For each of claim Nos. 20-194183, 20-194185,
and 20-194187, Alessio filed a “First Report of an
Injury, Occupational Disease or Death” (“FROI-1”)
form with the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation
(“BWC”) with a signature date of October 1, 2020, which
alleged she sustained “inflammation/swelling to both
hands and wrists” as result of “chemical exposure in
aircraft cabin” while working as a flight attendant
for United Airlines. Each form alleged a specific date
of injury including October 6, 7, and 8, 2019, respec
tively. In orders issued on March 11, 2021, a district
hearing officer denied each claim “based upon the
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doctrine of res judicata” upon finding each claim had
been previously contested and “involves the same
parties and the same facts, circumstances, and subject
matter as the previously filed [BWC] Claim No. 19202076[J” which had been decided on the merits
following prior hearings that were held.
4} On April 22, 2021, a staff hearing officer
issued orders that affirmed the denial of claim Nos.
20-194183, 20-194185, and 20-194187. The staff hearing
officer observed that the earlier claim No. 19-202076
alleged a harmful exposure/inhalation of sprayed “jet
scent” chemical liquid air freshener in the course of
her employment as a flight attendant with United Air
lines over the time frame October 5, 2019, through
October 8, 2019, and that the current claims allege the
same exposure to chemicals during a specific day
included within the time frame previously addressed
by the commission. As to each of the current claims,
the staff hearing officer found in part that “the allega
tion in this claim has previously been ruled on in
Claim 19-202076,” “the Claimant has exhausted all
administrative remedies in Claim 19-202076,” and
“the subject matter and allegations in that former claim
are the same as the subject matter and allegations in
this docketed claim * * * » The staff hearing officer
determined claim Nos. 20-194183, 20-194185, and
20-194187 were barred and denied the claims. The
Ohio Industrial Commission refused to hear an appeal
from the staff hearing officer’s orders. Alessio then
appealed to the court of common pleas pursuant to
R.C. 4123.512(A).
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B. The Commission Decision on Prior Claim
No. 19-202076
{1 5} The previously filed claim No. 19-202076
was denied by a district hearing officer in an order
issued on November 3, 2020, and that order was
affirmed by a staff hearing officer in an order issued
on January 27, 2021. The staff hearing officer’s order
for claim No. 19-202076 noted that “the Claimant
had amended the application to allege a cumulative
trauma injury occurring over four days for the period
10/05/2019 through 10/08/2019.” Following a lengthy
hearing, the staff hearing officer “specifically dis
allowed” the requested conditions of “chemical exposure
/inhalation; bilateral wrist/hand/finger injury” upon
finding “the Claimant failed to sustain her burden”
of proving by a preponderance of the evidence that
“the above disallowed conditions or any other injury
or occupational disease developed in the course of or
arising out of her employment.” Claim No. 19-202076
was denied “in its entirety.” The commission refused
to hear an appeal in an order issued on February 12,
2021. No appeal was taken in the court of common
pleas with respect to this claim.
C. Appeal to the Court of Common Pleas
from Denial of Claim Nos. 20-194183, 20194185, 20-194187
6} On appeal from the denial of her claim Nos.
20-194183, 20-194185, and 20-194187, Alessio indicated
in her pro se complaint that she had “reported a
history of 23 Work Injuries from 2010 to 2020[.] Claims
reported due to and from, Inhalation Exposure of
Chemicals in the Aircraft Cabin with Defendant not
providing Daily Personal Protective Equipment - PRE
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was not provided, not allowed and/or not suggested by
Defendants to avoid any Injury and Illness” and that
all 23 claims had been denied by United Airlines and
disallowed by the commission. Alessio further alleged
that “Personal Protective Equipment - PPE - for Daily
Use, was finally Approved for the Aircraft Cabin, Sep
tember 5, 2020, per the Association of Flight Attendants
(AFA)” and that “[n]o Personal Protective Equipment
was provided by Defendant for daily use to avoid any
Injury/Illness from Chemical Substance Products in
Work Environment.” The answers filed by United
Airlines and the Administrator, Bureau of Workers’
Compensation included the affirmative defense of res
judicata.
{1 7} On February 7, 2022, United Airlines filed a
motion for summary judgment, claiming in part that
Alessio’s “Claim Nos. 20-194183, 20-194185, and 20194187 are barred by the doctrine of res judicata.”
United Airlines also presented arguments against the
merits of the claims. On March 31, 2022, the court of
common pleas granted the motion for summary judg
ment without opinion. Alessio timely filed this appeal.
II. Law and Analysis
{H 8} Initially, Alessio claims that her case was
not treated in a “fair, right and just manner” because
the trial court did not proceed with a telephone pre
trial conference that had been scheduled and did not
provide a detailed opinion in ruling on the motion for
summary judgment. The trial court’s docket reflects
that at the time of the case-management conference,
the court set a pretrial conference date following the
dispositive-motion deadline. Because the trial court’s
ruling on United Airlines’ motion for summary judg-
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ment was dispositive of the matter, the trial court was
not required to conduct any further proceedings. More
over, nothing in Civ.R. 56 requires a trial court to con
duct a pretrial conference prior to granting summary
judgment. See Giffen v. Meritor Automotive, 5th Dist.
Licking No. 98-CA-45, 1998 Ohio App. LEXIS 5766, 4
(Nov. 3, 1998). Also, there is no requirement for a trial
court to provide reasons for its decision when ruling on
the motion for summary judgment and our de novo
review is without any deference to the trial court’s
decision. See Dean v. Liberty Mut. Ins., 8th Dist.
Cuyahoga No. 106046, 2018-0hio-3042, 1 9, citing
Powers v. Ferro Corp., 8th Dist. Cuyahoga No. 79383,
2002-0hio-2612, K 30.
{1 9} We review the trial court’s decision to grant
summary judgment de novo, and we also consider
whether the action is barred by res judicata de novo.
Manning v. FCA US, LLC, 6th Dist. Lucas No. L-191144, 2020-0hio-706, t 18, citing Dayton v. State, 151
Ohio St.3d 168, 2017-0hio-6909, 87 N.E.3d 176, 1 12,
and Holbrook v. OhioHealth Corp., 10th Dist. Franklin
No. 14AP-507, 2015-Ohio-2354,113. “Res judicata oper
ates ‘to preclude the relitigation of a point of law or
fact that was at issue in a former action between the
same parties and was passed upon by a court of com
petent jurisdiction.’” State ex rel. Kroger Co. v. Indus.
Comm., 80 Ohio St.3d 649, 651, 687 N.E.2d 768
(1998), quoting Office of Consumers* Counsel v. Public
Util. Comm., 16 Ohio St.3d 9, 10, 475 N.E.2d 782
(1985). Under the doctrine of res judicata, “a valid,
final judgment rendered upon the merits bars all sub
sequent actions based upon any claim arising out of
the transaction or occurrence that was the subject of
the previous action.” Grava v. Parkman Twp., 73 Ohio
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St.3d 379, 382, 653 N.E.2d 226 (1995). “Res judicata
promotes the principle of finality of judgments by re
quiring plaintiffs to present every possible ground for
relief in the first action.” Kirkhart v. Keiper, 101 Ohio
St.3d 377, 2004-0hio-1496, 805 N.E.2d 1089, H 5,
citing Natl. Amusements, Inc. v. Springdale, 53 Ohio
St.3d 60, 62, 558 N.E.2d 1178 (1990).
(1 10} Generally, the doctrine of res judicata
applies to administrative proceedings before the
Industrial Commission and “a prior order by the com
mission can become res judicata in future proceedings
before the commission.” State ex rel. Tantarelli v.
Decapua Ents., 156 Ohio St.3d 258, 2019-Ohio-517,
125 N.E.3d 850, H 14, citing Kroger Co. at 651.1 The
party asserting that res judicata bars the action must
establish that “the claimant has asserted a second
‘identical workers’ compensation claimQ’ which ‘the
parties ★ ★ ★ had ample opportunity to litigate’ in a prior
proceeding; the issue was ‘conclusively decided in a
valid, final judgment on the merits, ’***.” Manning
at 1) 19, citing Marinkovic v. Diversified Inventory
Solution, Inc., 147 Ohio App.3d 497, 771 N.E.2d 291,
K 8 (9th Dist. 2002).
(U 11} In this matter, United Airlines argued, and
the staff hearing officer determined for each claim,
that Alessio was alleging a claim arising from the
same alleged exposure to chemicals during a specific
day that was included in the staff hearing officer’s final
order for claim No. 19-202076, in which Alessio had
alleged a cumulative trauma injury occurring over
1 This is not a case implicating the continuing jurisdiction of
the Ohio Industrial Commission under R.C. 4123.52(A), which
is limited. See Tantarelli at ^ 14-16.
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the four-day period “10/05/2019 through 10/08/2019.”
Claim Nos. 20-194183, 20-194185, and 20-194187
allege that Alessio was injured by “chemical exposure
in aircraft cabin” that resulted in “inflammatory/
swelling to both hands and wrists” on October 6, 7, and
8, 2019, respectively. The prior claim No. 19-202076
was decided on the merits following a lengthy hearing,
with the staff hearing officer disallowing the claim
upon determining Alessio did not sustain her burden
of proof in demonstrating by a preponderance of the
evidence that the conditions of “chemical exposure/
inhalation as well as bilateral wrist/hand/finger injury”
or any other injury or occupational disease “devel
oped or occurred in the course or arising out of her
employment.” More specifically, the staff hearing officer
was “not persuaded that [Alessio] was injured due to
her alleged exposure/inhalation of ‘jet scent’ liquid air
freshener in the course of her employment as a flight
attendant with the named Employer over the period
of [10/05/2019 through 10/08/2019].” The commission
refused to hear an appeal on the prior claim No. 19202076, and Alessio did not appeal to the court of
common pleas.2
12} In arguing against application of res judi
cata, Alessio refers to language in a district hearing
officer order issued on May 4, 2018, on an earlier
claim, No. 15-859117, with an alleged injury date of
11/5/2015, wherein it was observed that “there has
not been an adjudication of the instant alleged date of
injury. Thus, the issue is not res judicata.” However,
it is the prior adjudication of claim No. 19-202076 that
2 The failure to timely appeal was fatal to that claim. See
Richardson v. Indus. Comm, of Ohio, 2d Dist. Montgomery No.
22797, 2009-Ohio-2548,1 25.
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implicates res judicata with respect to the current
claims. Although Alessio also appears to argue that
claim No. 19-202076 was allowed “on the VSSR” after
the claim had been denied, the subsequent proceedings
on which she relies do not support her claim. In the
commission order issued May 21, 2021, attached as an
exhibit to Alessio’s complaint, the staff hearing officer
found it was “without jurisdiction to address the
injured worker’s 10/5/2020 IC8-9 Application for VSSR
Award. This claim (19-202076) was denied in a
1/27/2021 Staff Hearing Officer order that was admin
istratively affirmed. The Injured Worker did not appeal
this decision to court.” Accordingly, the staff hearing
officer order issued on January 27, 2021, was a valid,
final judgment on that claim.
{f 13} At oral argument before this court, Alessio
offered a well-meaning and passionate concern about
airline safety for both employees and the traveling
public. While that concern is genuine, we are con
strained to follow the law that applies to this case.
{H 14} Our review of the record reflects that Alessio
asserted identical claims encompassed by her prior
claim No. 19-202076, that the parties had ample
opportunity to litigate the matter in the prior pro
ceeding, and that the issue was conclusively decided in
a valid, final decision on the merits. Upon our review,
we conclude that claim Nos. 20-194183, 20-194185,
and 20-194187 are barred by res judicata and affirm
the lower court’s decision to grant United Airlines’
motion for summary judgment. We are not persuaded
by any other argument presented by Alessio, and we do
not consider United Airlines’ arguments concerning
the sufficiency of the evidence to support her claims.
{H 15} Judgment affirmed.
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It is ordered that appellee recover of appellant
costs herein taxed.
The court finds there were reasonable grounds
for this appeal.
It is ordered that a special mandate issue out of
this court directing the common pleas court to carry
this judgment into execution.
A certified copy of this entry shall constitute the
mandate pursuant to Rule 27 of the Rules of Appellate
Procedure.
Is/ Sean C. Gallagher
Administrative Judge
MICHELLE J. SHEEHAN, J.,
AND LISA B. FORBES, J., CONCUR
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JOURNAL ENTRY
(DECEMBER 16, 2022)
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OHIO
CHRISTINA ALESSIO,
Plaintiff,
v.
UNITED AIRLINES, INC., ET AL.,
Defendants.
Case No: CV-21-949578
Before: John P. O’DONNELL, Judge.
THE 8TH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS
ENTERED ITS DECISION ON THE APPEAL OF
THIS CASE ON 12/15/2022, NO ACTION INCON
SISTENT WITH APPELLATE COURT JURISDIC
TION IS TO BE TAKEN IN THIS MATTER UNTIL
THE TIME FOR FILING AN APPEAL TO THE
OHIO SUPREME COURT HAS EXPIRED UNDER
S.CTR. PRAC. R. 7.01. THIS ENTRY SPECIFICALLY
DOES NOT PRECLUDE EXECUTION ON A
JUDGMENT WHERE NO STAY OF EXECUTION
PENDING APPEAL IS IN EFFECT. IF APPROPRI
ATE, SUBSEQUENT TO THE APPELLATE PERIOD
EXPIRING, THE CASE MAY BE RETURNED AS
NECESSARY FOR FURTHER PROCEEDINGS TO
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THE DOCKET OF THE ORIGINATING COURT
BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGE. UNLESS AS
OTHERWISE AGREED UPON IN WRITING BY
THE PARTIES, THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE DATE
OF RE-INSTATEMENT IS 01/30/2023.
THIS ENTRY TAKEN BY JUDGE BRENDAN J
SHEEHAN.
/s/ Brendan J. Sheehan
Judge
12/16/2022
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JOURNAL ENTRY
GRANTING MOTION FOR SUMMARY
JUDGMENT IN FAVOR OF THE DEFENDANTAPPELLEE, UNITED AIRLINES, INC.
(MARCH 31, 2022)
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OHIO
CHRISTINA ALESSIO,
Plaintiff,
v.
UNITED AIRLINES, INC., ET AL.,
Defendants.
Case No: CV-21-949578
Before: John P. O’DONNELL, Judge.
DEFENDANT UNITED AIRLINES, INC.’S
MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT, FILED
1/14/2022, IS GRANTED AND JUDGMENT ON THE
COMPLAINT IS HEREBY ENTERED IN FAVOR
OF THE DEFENDANT AND AGAINST THE PLAIN
TIFF.
COURT COST ASSESSED TO THE PLAIN
TIFF®.
PURSUANT TO CIV.R. 58(B), THE CLERK OF
COURTS IS DIRECTED TO SERVE THIS JUDG-
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MENT IN A MANNER PRESCRIBED BY CIV.R.
5(B). THE CLERK MUST INDICATE ON THE
DOCKET THE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF ALL
PARTIES, THE METHOD OF SERVICE, AND THE
COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS SERVICE.
/s/ John P. O’Donnell
Judge Signature
03/31/2022
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MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF
JURISDICTION OF PLAINTIFF-APPELLANT
CHRISTINA ALESSIO
(JANUARY 19, 2023)
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF OHIO
CHRISTINA ALESSIO,
Plaintiff-Appellant,
v.
No. 111449
UNITED AIRLINES, INC., ET AL.,
Defendants-Appellees.
MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF
JURISDICTION OF PLAINTIFF-APPELLANT
CHRISTINA ALESSIO
Plaintiff-Appellant. Pro se
Christina Alessio
1970 N. Cleveland-Massillon Rd. Unit #589
Bath, Ohio 44210
Attorneys for the Defendant(s)/Appellee(s):
Eastman & Smith Ltd. for United Airlines, Inc.
Mark A. Shaw (0059713)
100 E. Broad Street, #2100
Columbus, Ohio 43215
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Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation
Dave Yost (0056290) Ohio Attorney General
Zena B. Elliott (0056156) Assistant Attorney General
Workers’ Compensation Sectid$l
State Office Building - 11th Floor
615 West Superior Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF OHIO
EXPLANATION OF WHY THIS CASE IS OF
GREAT INTEREST INVOLVING A
SUBSTANTIAL CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTION
WITH RESPECT TO THE AIR-TRAVELING
PUBLIC’S SAFETY AND HEALTH.
The Substantial Constitutional Question:
Respectfully, is the Appellee in compliance with
Constitutional Statute, Title 49 United States Code
(U.S.C.) 5124, using Chemical Substance Products
inside the Aircraft Cabin?
With respect, on April 18, 2017, the Equal Em
ployment Opportunity Commission handed the Plain
tiff-Appellant Pro se, a ‘Notice of Rights” Letter. The
letter states in part:
“The EEOC issues the following determina
tion: Based upon its investigation, the EEOC
is unable to conclude that the information
obtained establishes violations of the statutes.
This does not certify that the respondent is
in compliance with the statutes
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STATEMENT OF THIS CASE AND FACT
Respectfully, the United States Constitution is
to Protect the People.
The Constitution of the United States of America,
is to Protect the People on the ground and in the air.
Most recent document to support acceptance of
Case No. 111449, is the Audio Oral Argument held at
the Court of Appeals on November 16, 2022, communi
cating 5 Key Points of Law that Appellant, through
discovery, believes the Appellee violated.
RESPECTFUL ARGUMENT IN
SUPPORT OF PROPOSITIONS OF LAW:
Proposition Law No. I:
Title 49 U.S.C. 5124.
Proposition Law No, II:
Ohio BWC Law, Chapter 2.2 Employers Obligation.
Proposition Law No. Ill:
3 Ohio Administrative Codes.
Proposition Law No. IV:
Violation of a Specific Safety Requirement (VSSR).
Proposition Law No. V:
OSHA 29 C.F.R. 1910.1200.
Proposition Law No. I:
Title 49 United States Code 5124, forbids
hazard materials onboard the aircraft. Respectfully,
there is a placard located at every gate in every
airport terminal communicating this Law in detail
with examples of forbidden items. In specific, though
not limited to: Household Cleaners and Poisons.
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Appellee uses Chemical Substance Products inside
the Aircraft Cabin, Ingredients withheld and not
made available. Both Appellant and Appellee agree:
SAFETY IS TOP PRIORITY, except when it comes to
Chemical Inhalation Exposure in the Aircraft Cabin.
Respectfully, a list of all Product Names with
Safety Data Sheets, including Ingredients to the Chem
ical Substances used inside all the Aircraft Cabins for
Cleaning, Sanitizing, Disinfecting and Air-Freshening
are presently not provided to, or known to the AirTraveler for their Safety and Health awareness. 100%
Transparency is of the upmost importance for the
Air-Traveler’s knowledge, to avoid any and all injury
/illness. On September 19, 2019, Appellant respect
fully filed a Petition with an Appendix to the Supreme
Court of the United States (SCOTUS: Case No. 19395), with the hope that the case would be accepted
based on the merits of National and Global Signif
icance to the Air-Traveling Public’s Safety and Health,
and the fact that the Substantial Constitutional
Question needed answered that the EEOC could not
confirm. Respectfully, the case was denied to be heard
at the Supreme Court of the United States on Janu
ary 21, 2020, the same day that the CDC confirms
the first case of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), in the
United States of America. The very beginning of a
Global Pandemic.
Some of the Onboard Aircraft Cabin Chemical
Substance Products have the same symptoms/side
effects of COVID-19. Respectfully, we need 100% Trans
parency. Respectfully, based on the above reasons
alone, Appellant believes this case has the proper,
sufficient and meaningful merits to be accepted and
heard in the Supreme Court of Ohio.
App.21a
Proposition Law II:
Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC)
Law, Chapter 2.2 Employers Obligation, Employer’s
Obligation to the Employee, is to protect. Respectfully,
the Appellee lacked reasonable care and breached a
Legal Duty to protect the Appellant with Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) from Chemical Inhalation
Exposure.
All 23 Chemical Inhalation Exposure Work Injury
Claims (No PPE furnished) endured:
Substantial Aggravation, Irritation and Harm
to Appellant's Rheumatoid Arthritis resulting
in required Medical Attention, Medical Care
and Medical Treatment.
Proposition Law III:
3 Ohio Administrative Codes (OAC)
Personal Protective Equipment (PPEJJ/Rule 4123:1-5-17.
Applicability due to Injury: Rule 3745-104-05.
Additional award by reason of Specific Safety Require
ments: Rule 4121-3-20.
For clarification, Appellant believes 20 of the 23
Claims may have been barred by res judicata, and
final judgment made is “denied”, though Appellant
believes Laws were broken by the Appellee on all 23
Claims, by not furnishing PPE. Todays present 3
Claims in this case being heard, Appellant believes,
are not barred by res judicata as the Appellant under
stands a Record of Proceedings respectfully submit
ted, stating in part:
App.22a
“As a preliminary matter, the District Hearing
Officer finds that the Industrial Commission
has jurisdiction to adjudicate the issue
noticed for today’s hearing. Although Claim
ant has filed numerous claim applications
against the employer of record, there has not
been an adjudication of the instant alleged
date of injury. Thus, the issue is not res judi
cata. ”
For the record, Claim No. 19-202076, Date of
Injury: October 5, 2019, Record of Proceedings for
Issue: VSSR-Application Specific Enough, provides
an “Interlocutory Continuance Order” for the Staff
Hearing to be reset, and the Staff Hearing Officer
also noted in part:
“the need for federal regulations regarding
air quality and use of cleaning products in
the airplanes for the safety/good of the
airlines workers and the public at large. ”
The VSSR Staff Hearing was reset and heard at the
Ohio Industrial Commission for a Violation of a Spe
cific Safety Requirement (VSSR), unfortunately, only
after the 60 days to file an appeal had expired. The
VSSR Staff Hearing that was reset for Work Injury
Claim No. 19-202076, was allowed, though the claim
had already been denied. With this, Appellant believes
the present 3 Claims yet to be adjudicated, should
then therefore, be held into account and allowed the
additional award for VSSR.
Proposition Law IV:
Violation of a Specific Safety Requirement (VSSR).
App.23a
Respectfully, Appellee failed to protect Appellant
to Chemical Inhalation Exposure by not furnishing
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), to avoid injury.
For the record, the present 3 Claims were dis
missed without prejudice to be heard at a later date,
and those are the claim numbers that begin with the
year “20”, rather than “19”, the original year of the
date of injury.
October 5, 2019, Claim No. 19-202076
October 6, 2019, Claim No. 20-194183
October 7, 2019, Claim No. 20-194185
October 8, 2019, Claim No. 20-194187
Proposition Law V:
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) 29 C.F.R. 1910.1200, is a Worker’s Right to a
Safe and Healthy Workplace Environment.
Respectfully, how is Exposure to Chemical Sub
stance Products all day in the Workplace Environment
Safe and Healthy, especially when the Products have
Substances withheld, not 100% Transparent and PPE,
not furnished by the Appellee?
THE HISTORY AND FACTS OF THIS CASE
1. Plaintiff-Appellant Pro se, Christina Alessio,
is a Flight Attendant, for the Appellee, United Airlines,
hired in 1998 in great health.
Job Duty: To ensure a Safe Environment for
the Air-Traveling Public.
App.24a
2. Appellant was diagnosed with Rheumatoid
Arthritis in 2003.
Inflammation of the Joints.
3. The Appellant’s request for an Independent
Medical Examination (IME) with the Appellee’s Medical
Doctor of choice, continues to be denied.
4. 23 Work Injury Claims have been filed with
the Ohio BWC from 2010 to 2019 due to Chemical
Inhalation Exposure with No Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE), furnished by the Appellee.
Respectfully, all 23 Work Injury Claims from
Chemical Inhalation Exposure in the Aircraft Cabin,
were heard and denied at the Ohio Industrial Com
mission. Although, all 23 Work Injuries were denied,
the Appellant respectfully believes through discovery,
that the Appellee is in violation of the Proposition Laws.
Respectfully, Appellee violated the Law and
breach a Legal Duty of Responsibility to protect
Appellant from Chemical Inhalation Exposure by not
furnishing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Respectfully, a lack of reasonable care whether inten
tional or otherwise. With a Job Duty, the Appellant
respectfully believes this is gross negligence to the
Air-Traveling Public, by not being 100% Transparent
to the Chemicals Exposed inside the Aircraft Cabin.
Respectfully, as of today, the Appellee is not
100% Transparent to the Chemical Substance Products
used for Cleaning, Disinfecting, Sanitizing and AirFreshening, of which Air-Travelers are being exposed
to inside the Aircraft Cabin.
App.25a
In specific, Appellee is not providing 100% Trans
parency to the Aircraft Cabin Product Names with
all Ingredients and Safety Data Sheets.
100% Transparency to the Appellee’s Chemical
exposure in the Aircraft Cabin, is being respectfully
requested for the Safety and Health of the AirTraveling Public.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
was not furnished by Appellee to Appellant:
5. February 20, 2003, the beginning of Appellant’s
diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis.
6. June 17, 2010, written statement from Keith
G. Novak, MD.
“The above patient was seen in the office
5/2/10 and diagnosed with pharyngitis. The
symptoms began after exposure to chemicals
at her work, therefore the diagnosis and
symptoms do appear related to her job
injury/exposure.”
7. Written statement from Keith G. Novak, MD.
“The above patient was seen today in office.
Has complaints of sore throat, irritation
from cleaning chemical exposure at work.
Advised not to fly due to above until
symptoms resolve, and/or seen by ENT, or 2
weeks, whichever is sooner. ”
8. April 11, 2014, written statement from M
Vielhaber MD. In part:
‘Work up is being hampered because employer
is not furnishing me with either 1) ingredient
App.26a
list of suspect item or 2) suspect item for
direct patch testing. ”
9. May 23, 2014, email from University Hospital
Dermatology Department. In part:
“Celeste and Frangrance vendors are not
willing to provide us with the actual made
up components that would be safe to apply for
patch testing at this time. ”
(Ingredients are a Trade Secret and withheld
from the Public)
10. May 23, 2014, written statement from Eli
Silver, MD. In part:
“I plan to undertake testing Ms. Alessio in
my Allergy Immunology Clinic at Case
Western Reserve Medical Center. The aim of
the test would be to objectively document her
adverse reaction to the environmental
ambience products used for cleaning and
maintenance of the airplane cabin and
lavatory“My subjective observations along
with objective photographs and jointcircumference measurement will be used to
establish the association between the exposure
and the flare of Ms. Alessio’s arthritis. One
would expect to see redness, swelling, and
increased circumference of the joints when
Ms. Alessio develops a hypersensitivity reac
tion to the chemicals in question. ”
11. June 11, 2014, written statement from Eli
Silver, MD. In part:
“The joint circumference had increased (0.250.75mm)”
App.27a
12. July 15, 2014, written statement from
Rheumatologist, Raymond S Hong, MD.
“Based on Dr. Eli Silver’s June 11, 2014
Ambient Exposure Challenge that objectively
demonstrated joint swelling in MCP and
PIP joints of fingers on both hands it is prob
able that exposure to the tested products
amplified Christina M Alessio’s Rheumatoid
Arthritis symptom ofjoint swelling.”
13. November 10, 2015, written statement from
Occupational Medicine, Jeff Kirschman, MD. In part,
“swelling of B hands with rash over B hands
upon exposure to chemicals in workplace
14. October 8, 2019, Appellee’s Airport Medical
Clinic. In part,
‘Diagnoses: Inhalation exposure Z77.098”
15. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), was
not furnished by Appellee for Appellant, to avoid
Substantial Aggravation to Rheumatoid Arthritis from
Chemical Inhalation Exposure, requiring to see Medical
Attention, Medical Care and Medical Treatment.
Since Coronavirus (COVID-19), PPE is now furnished
by Appellee and there have been no more injuries.
16. Last visit with Rheumatologist was February
6, 2020.
17. A total of 13, Court Reported Transcripts of
Evidence (Public Record and respectfully available in
self published books), providing quotations of docu
ments/letters to our 3 Government Branches, Ohio
Governor and Medical Doctor statements, have been
respectfully submitted to the Lower Courts for insight,
App.28a
clarity and understanding. Respectfully, up to and
including at least 160 times Appellant communicates
Air-Travel Safety and Health concerns, using the
following words: Protect, Protection, Protective Mea
sures or Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
With respect, had the Appellee provided appro
priate PPE to Chemical Inhalation Exposure, there
would have been no injury. Appellant referenced the
“Index on all Transcripts” for the words: Protect, Pro
tected, Protection, Protective and PPE.
18. November 16, 2022, Appellant’s respectful
request for an Oral Argument was held and recorded
for Public Record at the Court of Appeals. The Appel
lant’s Prayer for Relief was respectfully requested to be
decided upon at the discretion of the court, with a
reference to Pagination of Record-Docket Entry No.
1, Exhibit L, pages 1-47. The Credible, Medical Evi
dence.
Respectfully, this case just isn’t about the Appel
lant, it’s about We: WE THE PEOPLE. Before the
Eighth District Court of Appeals on November 16,
2022, during the Oral Argument, the Most Honorable
Judge Michelle J. Sheehan asked me, the Appellant:
“So when I read your appeal, your appeal
says: I'm upset because they cancelled a pre
trial and didn't give an opinion-a written
opinion.
And 1just wanted to kind of clarify that. What
exactly are you asking us today? What do
you want us to do?”
Respectfully, Appellant’s response was 100%
Transparency to all the Names of Products used
App.29a
inside the Aircraft Cabin for Cleaning, Disinfecting,
Sanitizing and Air-Freshening with Safety Data Sheets
to be made 100% Transparent, so in this Environment
it is proven to be Safe, not just for the Flight
Attendants and the Pilots, but for the Customers that
we are responsible for.
Respectfully, with the “Memorandum in Support
of Jurisdiction”, Appellant is also requesting Account
ability to the Chemical Air-Freshener with Substances
that state on the Safety Data Sheet: Not Applicable.
Respectfully, Accountability where Laws were
violated.
With great respect, it seems that the Appellee
and Lower Courts simply want to just end this case.
Respectfully, with the discovery of Laws and
with the Facts. Appellant believes the Laws and
Facts overrule, on the present 3 Claims respectfully,
and not res judicata. Appellant believes Laws have
been Broken and Violated. Respectfully, the Appellant
believes this Case should not be decided upon an
Opinion, rather respectfully, on the Laws and Facts
of this Case. With the upmost respect, Appellee
Violated the Law with the failure to Protect. Respect
fully, is this an example of “Consciousness of Guilt”.
Respectfully, is Appellee being Negligent or have
some Intent?
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was not
provided by the Appellee to the Appellant to avoid
Chemical Inhalation Exposure on all 23 Work Injury
Claims. that Substantially Aggravated Appellant’s
Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease in both hands and
wrists requiring to seek Medical Attention, Care and
App.30a
Treatment. Although, res judicata has been applied
to 20 Claims not Appealed to the Court of Common
Pleas, todays present 3 Claims continue to be appealed
with discovery. The Facts are the Facts and the Law
is the Law. Respectfully, it is clear Appellee violated
the Law by breaching a Legal Duty, with the Fact
that PPE was not furnished to avoid Chemical Inhala
tion Exposure, that Substantially Aggravated Appel
lant’s Rheumatoid Arthritis, having to seek Medical
Attention, Medical Care and Medical Treatment.
The Chemical Air-Freshener in the Aircraft Cabin
today still states Substances: Not Applicable, on the
Safety Data Sheet.
How can this be?
Appellant is respectfully requesting for Appellee
to be 100% Transparent and Accountable to the
Chemical Substance Products used inside the Aircraft
Cabin, for the Air-Traveling Public’s Safety and Health.
With great respect, the Appellant believes products
used to Clean, Sanitize, Disinfect and Air-Freshen the
Aircraft Cabin should be made transparent, no secrets,
with complete list of ingredients made available for a
better Air-Quality Environment. With great respect,
the Question now rests in your hands, do you?
Substantial Constitutional Question:
Respectfully, to Protect the People, is the Appellee
in compliance with Constitutional Statute, Title 49
United States Code (U.S.C.) 5124, using Chemical
Substance Products inside the Aircraft Cabin?
App.31a
CONCLUSION
To the very best of the Appellant’s ability, the
Memorandum in Support of Jurisdiction is accurate
and true. With great respect and for reasons outlined
above, please accept Appellant’s Notice of Appeal to
have this case heard in the Supreme Court of Ohio.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Christina Alessio
Plaintiff, Appellant-Pro se
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF OHIO
CV-22-111449
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
This is to certify that the Plaintiff-Appellant Pro
se, is personally hand delivering the filing Caption:
MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF JURIS
DICTION with the Supreme Court of Ohio, Office of
the Clerk, located at 65 South Front Street, 8th Floor,
Columbus, Ohio, 43215-3431.
Respectfully, on the same day 19th of January,
2023, Plaintiff-Appellant Pro se, USPS Priority Mailed
a copy to each of the Defendants, respectfully listed
below.
App.32a
Attorneys for the Defendant(s)/Appellee(s):
Eastman & Smith Ltd. for United Airlines, Inc.
Mark A. Shaw (0059713) Note: Only appearance
at recorded Oral Argument 11/16/2022.
Melissa A. Ebel (0087826), Lindsey K Self (0099647)
100 E. Broad Street, #2100
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Telephone: (614) 564-1445
Fax: (614)280-1777
Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation
Note: No appearance at recorded Oral Argument
11/16/2022.
Dave Yost (0056290) Ohio Attorney General
Zena B. Elliott (0056156) Assistant Attorney General
Workers’ Compensation Section
State Office Building - 11th Floor
615 West Superior Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Telephone: 216-777-8025
Fax: 866-467-3572
Is/ Christina Alessio
Plaintiff-Appellant (Pro se),
(330)-338-7052
United Airlines - Flight Attendant
Date: 1/19-2023
App.33a
MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF
PLAINTIFF-APPELLANT CHRISTINA ALESSIO
(APRIL 17, 2023)
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF OHIO
CHRISTINA ALESSIO
Plaintiff-Appellant,
v.
Case No. 2023-0072
UNITED AIRLINES, INC., ET AL.,
Defendants-Appellees.
MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION
OF PLAINTIFF-APPELLANT
CHRISTINA ALESSIO
Plaintiff-Appellant. Pro se
Christina Alessio
1970 N. Cleveland-Massillon Rd. Unit #589
Bath, Ohio 44210
Attorneys for the Defendant(s)/Appellee(s):
Eastman & Smith Ltd. for United Airlines, Inc.
Mark A. Shaw (0059713)
100 E. Broad Street, Suite 2100
Columbus, Ohio 43215
App.34a
Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation
Dave Yost (0056290) Ohio Attorney General
Zena B. Elliott (0056156) Assistant Attorney General
Workers’ Compensation Section
State Office Building - 11th Floor
615 West Superior Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF
APPELLANT CHRISTINA ALESSIO
The Appellant is respectfully requesting the
Supreme Court of Ohio to reconsider the decline to
accept the Jurisdiction of Appeal, pursuant to S.Ct.
Prac.R. 7.08(B)(4), and respectfully reverse the deci
sion in favor of the Appellant, based on the dis
concerting specificities of S.Ct.Prac.R. 7.08(B)(4)(a)(b).
The Supreme Court Rules of Practice as the
Appellant knows them regarding the Decision on
Jurisdiction: 7.08 (B)(4)(a): The appeal does not involve
a substantial constitutional question and should be
dismissed; (b) The appeal does not involve a question
of great general or public interest.
Respectfully, the Appellant whole heartedly
believes this case greatly does involve Ohio Substantial
Constitution Questions, for the greater good as well
as, this case involves important questions of great
general/public interest with respect to Air Travel
Safety.
App.35a
Respectful Ohio Constitutional Law questions of
Interest:
Article I: Bill of Rights.
Article I, Section I: Inalienable Rights. Do
Ohioans have inalienable rights to seek safety?
Article I, Section 11: Freedom of Speech. Do
Ohioans have the ability to due process in the courts,
with freedom of speech?
Article I, Section 20: Powers reserved to the
People. Is the power reserved to the People or to the
Government: Legislative, Executive and Judicial, who
all take an oath to work For the People?
Article IV: Judicial(B)(2) The Supreme Court
shall have appellate jurisdiction as follows: (a) In
appeals from the court of appeals as a matter of right
in the following: (i) Cases originating in the court of
appeals; (iii) Cases involving questions arising under
constitution of the United States or of this state, (d)
Such revisory jurisdiction of the proceedings of
administrative officers or agencies as may be conferred
by law; (e) In cases of public or great general interest,
the Supreme Court may direct any court of appeals
to certify its record to the Supreme Court, and may
review and affirm, modify, or reverse the judgment of
the court of appeals.
Article XIII, Section I: Special acts conferring
corporate powers; prohibited.
The General Assembly shall pass no special act
conferring corporate powers.
App.36a
Respectful United States Constitution Law
Article V of the Bill of Rights, communicates
in laymen words: An attack against one is an attack
against all. Due to the Appellant’s unique and
particular work environment (the Aircraft Cabin)
consider the Appellant the canary in the mine, (instead
rather in the air) with a job duty and responsibility
to ensure a safe environment. As well as and in addi
tion to, the Appellee’s commitment that “Safety is
Top Priority”. This commitment statement from the
Appellee isn’t just for the Appellant, it is for all of the
Air-Traveling Public. To this very day the Appellant
cannot receive and is denied an Independent Medical
Examination from the Appellee, to Chemical Inhalation
Exposure in the Aircraft Cabin who has been injured
23 times before Personal Protective Equipment was
provided-please share what this is saying about the
Appellee, when the Appellant is responsible for Appel
lee’s Customers safety? There is no transparency to
Protect the People.
Unfortunately as of today, the Appellee is not
providing 100% Transparency to the Public Air Traveler
of the Chemical Substance Products (by Product
Name with Safety Data Sheets) to prove and ensure
it’s safety to travel by air, inhaling all these chemical
substances for hours.
A simple request to follow for the Safety and
Health of all Air-Travelers, heard said by our beloved
former President Ronald Reagan: “Trust, but verify.”
The simple request is 100% Transparency to all
the Products used inside the Aircraft Cabin for
Cleaning, Disinfecting, Sanitizing and Air-Freshening,
App.37a
with Safety Data Sheets available for all who fly for
the sake of the Public’s Safety and Health.
To further support the Reconsideration of the
Jurisdiction Memoranda decision in favor of the
Appellant, it is written in Appellant’s Notice of Appeal
respectfully submitted in 2023, on the 19th of Janu
ary, a total of 5 laws Appellant believes Appellee
clearly breached a legal duty (no Personal Protective
Equipment provided) and in some areas possibly still
is, in violation of the law.
Respectfully, all matter of facts presented in this
case are of sreat public interest and safety such as,
Chemical Substances with Trade Secret Ingredients
used inside the Aircraft Cabin.
And at most present, the Appellant found no Rule
not to allow an attachment with Appellant’s Motion
for Reconsideration. Respectfully, the Appellant is
submitting the following in keeping the issue of the
Air-Traveling Public’s Safety and Health in mind,
which Appellant believes, is of the most greatest
interest for all who fly.
1.
FAA response letter.
2.
OSHA response letter.
3.
EEOC Notice of Rights letter.
4.
Ohio Senator’s response letter.
5.
Congresswoman’s response letter.
6.
Appellee’s letter on Aircraft Cabin Product
Ingredients.
7.
Notarized letters to both the Executive and
Legislative Branches.
App.38a
8.
Supreme Court of the United States, Case
No. 19-395, Petition for Rehearing.
Please help the Appellant Protect the Air-Travel
ing Public. Thank you for your reconsideration.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Christina Alessio
Plaintiff-Appellant, Pro Se
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF OHIO
Case No. 2023-0072
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
This is to certify that the Plaintiff-Appellant Pro
se, is having delivered the filing Caption: MOTION
FOR RECONSIDERATION, to the Supreme Court of
Ohio, Office of the Clerk, located at 65 South Front
Street, 8th Floor, Columbus, Ohio, 43215-3431, by
USPS Overnight Priority Mail.
Respectfully, on the same day 13th of April,
2023, Plaintiff-Appellant Pro se, is having delivered
a copy to each of the Defendants, respectfully listed
below, by USPS Priority Mail.
App.39a
Attorneys for the Defendant(s)/Appellee(s):
Eastman & Smith Ltd. for United Airlines, Inc.
Mark A. Shaw (0059713)
Melissa A. Ebel (0087826), Lindsey K. Self (0099647)
100 E. Broad Street, #2100
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Telephone: (614) 564-1445
Fax: (614)280-1777
Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation
Dave Yost (0056290) Ohio Attorney General
Zena B. Elliott (0056156) Assistant Attorney General
Workers’ Compensation Section
State Office Building - 11th Floor
615 West Superior Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Telephone: 216-777-8025
Fax: 866-467-3572
/s/ Christina Alessio
Plaintiff-Appellant (Pro se),
(330)-338-7052
United Airlines - Flight Attendant
Date: April 13, 2023
App.40a
LETTER FROM (FAA) FEDERAL
AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
(JUNE 2, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
To: John Patterson
Company: Senator Sherrod Brown
Phone: (216) 522-7272
Fax: (216) 522-2239
From: Keisha Rene Dyson
Title: Program and Management Analyst
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is in
receipt of your letter dated November 12, 2015 on
behalf of Christina Alessio regarding hazardous
materials aboard aircraft and work injuries due to
hazardous materials.
Unfortunately, this is not an FAA issue. In order
to ensure that your concerns are addressed, I am
forwarding your inquiry to the appropriate agency/office
at the following address:
U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and
Health Administration
200 Constitution Avenue, NW
Room Number N3626
Washington, DC 20210
I am confident you will receive a prompt response
to your inquiry.
If I can be of further assistance, please call me
at the above telephone number.
App.41a
LETTER FROM
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
(SEPTEMBER 19, 2016)
U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
230 South Dearborn Street, Room 3244
Chicago, Illinois 60604 (312) 353-2220
The Honorable Sherrod Brown
United States Senate
801 West Superior Ave., Suite 1400
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Senator Brown:
Your letter initially sent to the Federal Aviation
Administration’s Ms. Holly Harris, Acting Assistant
Administrator for Government and Industry Affairs
was forwarded to the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) for a response. Your original
letter provided correspondence from your constituent
Ms. Christina Alessio of Bath, Ohio. Ms. Alessio, a
United Airlines, Inc. (United) flight attendant, is con
cerned as to the laws forbidding carrying hazardous
materials aboard aircraft and how this is reconciled
with the use of cleaners and air freshener products
that may contain harmful chemicals or irritants
onboard commercial aircraft. Please excuse the delay
in the response.
As you may know, OSHA has limited authority
over the working conditions of cabin crew members
while they are onboard aircraft in operation. Under
this limited authority, a few of OSHA’s standards
may be applied, including the Hazard Communication
App.42a
Standard (HCS), 29 CFR 1910.1200, to the working
conditions of cabin crew members (but not flight deck
crew) on aircraft in operation. While OSHA does not
have a standard that regulates general indoor air
quality, workers potentially exposed to cleaning or
air freshener products that were used in the aircraft
in a duration and frequency more than what a typical
consumer would use the cleaning or air freshener pro
ducts, and thus exposed to a potential health hazard,
must be included in their employer’s hazard commu
nication program. The employer’s hazard communi
cation program must include maintaining and making
available safety data sheets, training employees on
the hazards of the chemicals to which they are actu
ally or potentially exposed, as well as identifying any
appropriate protective measures, such as gloves for
hand protection.
OSHA’s Cleveland Area Office has previously
reached out to Ms. Alessio to discuss her concerns
related to her injury claims. OSHA also reviewed
United Airline’s response to a health and safety com
plaint which was handled by our phone/fax process,
safety data sheets, and the medical opinion from her
physician. From a review of the materials presented
to OSHA, we could neither substantiate nor disprove
whether her potential exposures to the listed producttypes caused or aggravated her health concerns. In
addition, OSHA does not have a generic medical sur
veillance standard, and therefore, cannot require
that her employer provide her with an “independent
medical examination.” OSHA’s medical surveillance
requirements are contained in its substance-specific
health standards, such as benzene, cadmium, and
formaldehyde.
App.43a
Ms. Alessio’s employer, United, remains respon
sible for providing a safe and healthy working environ
ment for its workers, and the need to take reasonable
steps to find safer alternative products if necessary.
With regard to Ms. Alessio’s concerns relating to her
injury claims, these are outside of OSHA’s jurisdiction
and would need to be addressed by the Ohio Industrial
Commission.
OSHA will now consider this matter closed.
Thank you for your interest in safety and health.
Sincerely,
/s/ Ken Nishivama Atha
Regional Administrator
cc: Howard Eberts Area Director,
Cleveland Area Office
CCU #806339
App.44a
EEOC DISMISSAL AND NOTICE OF RIGHTS
(APRIL 18, 2017)
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
To
Christina M. Alessio
1970 N. Cleveland-Massillon Rd. #589
Bath, OH 44210
From
Cleveland Field Office
EEOC, AJC Fed Bldg
1240 E. 9th St., Suite 3001
Cleveland, OH 44199
EEOC Charge No. 532-2015-01733
EEOC Representative Denise DeGennaro, Investigator
Telephone No. (216) 522-4786
THE EEOC IS CLOSING ITS FILE ON THIS
CHARGE FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON:
The EEOC issues the following determination
Based upon its investigation, the EEOC is unable
to conclude that the information obtained estab
lishes violations of the statutes. This does not
certify that the respondent is in compliance with
the Statutes. No finding is made as to any other
issues that might be construed as having been
raised by this charge.
App.45a
NOTICE OF SUIT RIGHTS
Title VII, the American with Disabilities Act,
the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, or
the Age Discrimination in Employment Act: This will
be the only notice of dismissal and of your right to
sue that we will send you. You may file a lawsuit
against the respondent(s) under federal law based on
this charge in federal or state court. Your lawsuit
must be filed WITHIN 90 DAYS of your receipt of
this notice; or your right to sue based on this charge
will be lost. (The time limit for filing suit based on a
claim under state law may be different.)
Equal Pay Act (EPA): EPA suits must be filed in
federal or state court within 2 years (3 years for will
ful violations) of the alleged EPA underpayment.
This means that backpay due for any violations that
occurred more than 2 years (3 years) before you file
suit may not be collectable.
On behalf of the Commission
Is/ Cheryl Mabry
Director
Date Mailed: April 18, 2017
Cc: Megan Detzner
Senior Staff Representative
UNITED AIRLINES
1200 E Algonquin Rd
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
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LETTER FROM
OHIO SENATOR SHERROD BROWN
(JULY 22, 2015)
Subject: Reply from Senator Sherrod Brown
From: Sherrod Brown
(Senator_Brown@brown.senate.gov)
To: tinaalessio@yahoo.com
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2015 6:12 PM
Dear Ms. Alessio:
Thank you for getting in touch with my office
regarding hazardous materials used in cleaning
supplies upon commercial flights. I appreciate your
bringing this issue to my attention.
I have passed your concerns along to the legislative
assistant in my office who monitors transportation
and health issues. I will keep your thoughts in mind
should this issue come before the Senate.
If you require any other assistance, please call
my office at 202-224-2315. Thank you again for being
in touch with me.
Sincerely,
Sherrod Brown
United States Senator
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LETTER FROM
OHIO SENATOR SHERROD BROWN
(MAY 25, 2017)
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510-3505
Sherrod Brown, Ohio
Committees:
Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Finance
Veterans’ Affairs
Ms. Christina Alessio
1970 N. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., #:589
Bath, OH 44210
Dear Ms. Alessio:
Your concerns were forwarded to the Federal
Aviation Administration and the Occupational Safety
and Health Administration and both agencies have
responded. Copies of those letters are attached. You
may wish to contact an attorney to determine if there
is a legal avenue within a court of law by which you
may further address these concerns.
Please do not hesitate to contact us again if you
are experiencing difficulties with any other federal
matter.
Sincerely,
Office of U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown
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LETTER FROM OHIO CONGRESSWOMAN
MARCIA L. FUDGE
(JULY 31, 2015)
Subject: Response from Marcia’ L. Fudge
From: Rep. Marcia L. Fudge
(ohll-wyr@mail.house.gov)
To: tinaalessio@yahoo.com
Date: Friday, July 31, 2015 9:49 AM
Tina Alessio
1970 N. Cleveland-Massillon Rd #589
Bath, OH 44210-5367
Dear Tina Alessio,
Thank you for contacting me to concerning the
presence of hazardous materials on airlines. As your
Representative, your thoughts are important to me,
and I appreciate the opportunity to respond to your
concerns about this issue.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has
implemented a program that allows airlines to
voluntarily admit when violations of the Hazardous
Materials Regulations (HMR) occur. Both US airlines
and foreign airlines that operate in the US certified
under 14 CFR parts 119 and 129 respectively have
the option to participate. Under this program airlines
may voluntarily disclose when they have not complied
with hazardous materials standards—without risk of
punishment—and the FAA uses that data to prevent
more non-compliance. The FAA then helps that airline
to correct violations providing guidance, oversight,
and support.
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As your Representative, rest assured, as legislation
related to hazardous materials on airlines is considered
by Congress I will be sure to keep your thoughts in
mind.
Your needs and concerns are important to me,
and I thank you again for taking an active role in the
legislative process. Democracy works best when we stay
in touch, so I invite you to sign-up for email updates
at fudge.congressnewsletter.net. You can also get
late-breaking news at facebook.com/RepMarciaLFudge
and twitter.com/RepMarciaFudge.
If you should need any additional information or
assistance, please do not hesitate to contact my D.C.
office at (202) 225-7032.
Sincerely,
Is/ Marcia L. Fudge
Member of Congress
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LETTER FROM
DEFENDANT-APPELLEE UNITED AIRLINES
INC., RESPONSE TO SUBPOENA
(JANUARY 7, 2016)
Sent Via Hand-Deliverv
Thomas M. Carolin
Industrial Commission-Akron Service Office
161 South High Street, Suite 301
Akron OH 44308
Re: Claimant: Christina Alessio
Employer: United Airlines, Inc.
Claim No.: 15-855426
Dear Mr. Carolin:
Please consider this letter and enclosures as
United’s responses to the subpoena issued by the
Industrial Commission dated December 4, 2015.
1. No flight attendant work environment health
survey took place in 2014 or 2015, and therefore
United has no documents to produce which are
responsive to this request.
2. Enclosed please find copies of the irregular
operations reports either submitted by Christina
Alessio or mentioning Christina Alessio for 2014 and
2015. (Bates labeled 1 through 124)
3. Material Safety Data Sheets for flight fresh
deodorant disc, jet scent pump spray, #3 sanitizer
cleaner, pearled foaming hand soap, philosophy foaming
hand soap, antibacterial hand soap with Triclosan.
(Bates labeled 125 through 154)
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4. Please be advised that United Airlines does not
manufacture any of the cleaning products in ques
tion, and therefore does not have a list of ingredients
responsive to Question No. 4. On April 22, 2014, Ms.
Alessio was informed by her supervisor that Ms.
Alessio, or her doctor, could obtain this information
directly from the manufacturer. A copy of the super
visor’s April 22, 2014 email to Tina Alessio is
enclosed. (Bates labeled 155 through 156)
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Very truly yours,
Is/ Dave Rickert
DM/tms
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LETTER FROM PLAINTIFF-APPELLANT
CHRISTINA ALESSIO TO EXECUTIVE
BRANCH, (DOJ) DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
(MARCH 1, 2018)
United States Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D. C. 20530
RE: Federal Law: 49 U.S.C. 5124, Compliance with
Commercial Airlines
To our most Honorable Leaders of the United States
of America
Honorable Attorney General,
Mr. Jeff Sessions
Honorable Director of the Federal Bureau
of Investigation, Mr. Christopher Wray
Honorable Administrator of the
Environmental Protection Agency,
Mr. Scott Pruitt
Honorable Secretary of Transportation,
Ms. Elaine Chao
Honorable Secretary of Health and
Human Services, Mr. Alex Azar
Dear Public Servant Leaders of the United States of
America.
This letter comes to you with care, concern and
kindness with great respect to the Commercial AirTraveling Public Health and Safety: Air-Qualitv.
Respectfully, it has been brought to my attention
on April 18, 2017, that the Equal Employment Oppor
tunity Commission concluded that they could not
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certify that my Employer is in compliance with the
statues.
With great respect to United Airlines (my
Employer), and the Health and Safety with the Global
Air-Traveling Public, I respectfully, had to file a case
with the Federal Court for verification and confirma
tion that in fact, my Employer is certified and 100
percent in compliance with the statues: Federal Law,
49 U.S.C. 5124.
With respect, the following documents are being
provided for thoughtful review to give you insight
and clarity as to: Why are “chemical” air fresheners
and “chemical” cleaning products being used in this
particular and unique environment, with no govern
ment stamp of approval or transparency with assurance
to be Safe and Healthy for breathing, with respect to
all Crew Members and all Customers?
1.
Federal Aviation Administration letter
2.
Occupational Safety and Health Adminis
tration letter
3.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commis
sion letter
4.
Department of Justice and Federal Bureau
of Investigation letter
5.
Department of Justice and Federal Bureau
of Investigation response letter
6.
Environment and Natural Resources Divi
sion response letter
7.
America, The Jury (2016)
8.
Federal Court Case Docket Summary (20172018)
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9.
Most recent Public Court Report (January
30, 2018)
Respectfully, on February 15, 2018, I believe the
Federal Court Memorandum Opinion and Order states
that my case was dismissed, with respect to Federal
Law: 49 U.S.C. 5124.
With respect, I am not an Attorney. Respectfully,
I am a Flight Attendant, with a duty, obligation and
responsibility to ensure a safe and comfortable
environment for all souls onboard, Crew Members and
Customers.
Respectfully, I believe a safe and comfortable envi
ronment with respect to Federal law, does not include
exposure to ingredients withheld from “chemical” air
fresheners and “chemical” cleaning products used inside
the aircraft cabin.
Respectfully, although I have not personally
taken an oath to Protect the People, I believe 100
percent in our U.S. Constitution to Protect the People,
as a law abiding American Citizen.
There is also deep within, a moral and ethical
responsibility that with a good conscience, I properly
communicate - “See Something. Sav Something”. Cus
tomers don’t know to know that “chemical” exposure to
air fresheners and “chemical” cleaning products are
being used in this unique and particular environment,
with ingredients withheld.
Respectfully, I am reaching out to you all as
Most Honorable Public Servants, to help Protect the
People in this particular and unique environment.
The most concerning with respect to the Rule of Law,
is the inability to follow first aid protocol. The
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“chemical” exposure products first aid protocol and
procedures are not an option, and is what contributes
to unhealthiness and airsickness. Respectfully, no
one should be required to breathe any chemical expo
sure or poisonous air quality, however, because
“chemicals” are what is being used to clean and air
freshen inside the aircraft cabin, everyone is subject
to harm. With respect, this is not Safe or Healthy.
With respect, I am requesting and petitioning
for transparency to the complete ingredient list to
the “chemical” air fresheners and “chemical” cleaning
products used inside the aircraft cabin for Safety and
Health measures. Respectfully, the inability to follow
first aid protocol warrants this respectful request, as
it goes against all civil rights to the whole Global AirTraveling Public.
With respect to our governments “ways and
means, sources and methods”, can you please be willing
to be 100 percent transparent with the air quality
product ingredients, providing Protection for the
People, especially in this type of Human Traffic
environment?
What is the reason for using “chemicals” vs
Mother Earths transparent pure and healthy resources?
Respectfully, is this more about methods and money,
than Protecting the People?
Respectfully, is it against the law to intentionally
harm people, especially to make a profit? With respect,
would that be considered a crime?
Respectfully, is this a form of Obstruction of
Justice the way it is now? Respectfully, knowing this
practice is happening and doing nothing?
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With respect, are our Civil Rights being violated
as a simple Human Beings, who are required and
must breathe “chemicals” in this environment?
Respectfully, what is more important: To have no
air quality standards and secrets, with this continued
unfair practice, intentionally harming and hurting
human health or Protecting the People with trans
parency to our air quality?
Protecting the People, is being 100 percent
transparent in this particular and unique environment,
especially with respect to the air quality we breathe.
At present the “chemical” air freshener ingredients
state: Not applicable.
At present the Crew Members and Customers do
not have the right to know the withheld ingredients
to the “chemical” products used inside the aircraft
cabin of which we are breathing.
With respect to my respectful questions, I am
simply reaching out for common sense answers for
the Global Air Traveling Public’s Health and Safety.
Respectfully, is this “chemical” practice following
Federal Law? is it fair, right or just?
With respect to the EEOC’s letter, I also need to
know that my Employer is certified and 100 percent
in compliance with the statues. Respectfully, in refer
ence to using withheld ingredients of “chemicals” for
air fresheners and “chemicals” for cleaning, inside
the aircraft cabin, or is this practice considered a vio
lation of Federal Law 49 U.S.C. 5124?
Respectfully, I love the Global Air Traveling
Public. With respect, I love people and believe in my
government to Protect the People.
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Thank you for being the most Honorable Public
Servants, taking the oath to Protect the People and
upholding our US. Constitution for all American Citi
zens. I truly admire you.
Sincerely,
/s/ Christina Alessio
P.S. Respectfully, a reference copy of this letter is also
being mailed to our Most Honorable President of the
United States of America, President Donald Trump.
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LETTER FROM PLAINTIFF-APPELLANT
CHRISTINA ALESSIO TO EXECUTIVE
BRANCH, (DO J) DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
(NOVEMBER 13, 2018)
United States Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20530-0001
RE: Federal Law 49 U.S. Code 5124, Compliance
with Commercial Airlines-follow up
To our most Honorable Leaders of the United States
of America:
Honorable Acting Attorney General,
Mr. Matthew Whitaker
Honorable Director of the Federal Bureau
of Investigation, Mr. Christopher Wray
Honorable Acting Administrator of the
Environmental Protection Agency,
Mr. Andrew Wheeler
Honorable Secretary of the Department
of Transportation, Ms. Elaine Chao
Honorable Secretary of Health and
Human Services, Mr. Alex Azar
Dear Public Servant Leaders of the United States of
America.
This letter comes to you with care, concern and
kindness, and with great respect to the Commercial
Air-Traveling Public Health and Safety: Air-Qualitv,
Respectfully, it has been brought to my attention
on April 18, 2017, that the Equal Employment Opportu-
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nity Commission concluded that they could not certify
that my Employer is in compliance with the statues.
With great respect to my Employer, my duties
and responsibilities as a Flight Attendant is to ensure
a safe and comfortable environment. With great respect
to my Inflight Crew Members and the Global AirTraveling Public, I filed with the Federal Court for
verification and confirmation that in fact, my Employer
is certified and 100 percent in compliance with the
statutes: Federal Law, 49 U.S. Code 5124.
With great respect to my Employer, United Air
lines, my case was filed on July 7, 2017. As of this
letter, the Court has not made a ruling and is pending.
Respectfully, for your reference the case number is:
5:17-CV-01426, at the Ohio Northern District Court.
Please reference my letter dated March 1, 2018,
of which I respectfully, addressed to all of you. Please
note: Respectfully, on March 1, 2018, the letter was
addressed to former Honorable Attorney General, Mr.
Jeff Sessions and former Honorable Administrator of
the Environmental Protection Agency, Mr. Scott Pruitt.
Respectfully, I believe I have not received a
response since the date of my March 1, 2018, letter.
With respect, this was communicated and noted
respectfully in two Public Court Reports. For your
reference: Ohio Industrial Commission, Akron, Ohio.
District Hearing dated on April 20, 2018 and Staff
Hearing, July 30, 2018.
Respectfully, I am also reaching out to Congress
requesting a “Certificate of compliance”. The aircraft
onboard chemical cleaning substance products and
aircraft onboard chemical air-freshening products,
including the chemical fragrance hand soaps in the
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aircraft lavatories, I believe are not appropriate for
use in this environment.
With respect, my work environment has a Federal
Law to protect the people from harm. With respect,
do you know if there is “Certificate of Compliance”,
in fact stating Commercial Airlines are in compliance
with the rule of law?
Respectfully, I believe a “Certificate of Compliance”
should be posted for the Air-Traveling Public to read
next to the Federal Law, stating the products used
inside the Aircraft Cabin are 100 percent in compliance
with Federal Law and a website to visit for list of
ingredients. This to be sure that in fact the Airline
Industry products are safe, transparent and 100 per
cent in compliance with Federal Law.
Respectfully, I love the Global Air-Traveling Public.
With respect, I love people and believe in my Govern
ment and the US Constitution: To Protect the People.
Thank you for being the most Honorable Public
Servants, taking the oath to Protect the People,
whether we are on the ground or in the air. I truly
admire you.
My hope and prayer is to hear from you with a
safer, transparent and healthier environment for all
Air-Travelers, because there should be no secrets-our
air quality up there, really and truly does matter.
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Sincerely,
/s/ Christina Alessio
P.S. Respectfully, a reference copy of this letter is also
being mailed to our Most Honorable President of the
United States of America, President Donald Trump.
JURAT WITH AFFIANT STATEMENT
State of Ohio
County of Summit
See Attached Document (Notary to cross out lines
1-7 below)
Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me
this 13th day of November, 2018, by
Christina M. Alessio
Name of Signer No. 1
/s/ Tiffany Nicewander
Signature of Notary Public
State of Ohio
Comm. Exp. Jan 23, 2022
Place Notary Seal/Stamp Above
OPTIONAL
This section is required for notarizations performed
in Arizona but is optional in other states. Completing
this information can deter alteration of the document
or fraudulent reattachment of this form to an
unintended document.
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Description of Attached Document
Title or Type of Document Re: Federal Law 49
U.S. Code 5124. Compliance with Commercial Airlines
Document Date: November 13. 2018.
Number of Pages: 2
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LETTER FROM PLAINTIFF-APPELLANT
CHRISTINA ALESSIO TO EXECUTIVE
BRANCH, (DOJ) DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
(JANUARY 7, 2020)
United States Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20530-0001
RE: Certificate of Compliance with Commercial
Airlines Products in Aircraft Cabins-follow up
To our most Honorable Leaders of the United States
of America:
Honorable Attorney General,
Mr. William Barr
Honorable Director of the Federal Bureau
of Investigation, Mr. Christopher Wray
Honorable Administrator of the
Environmental Protection Agency,
Mr. Andrew Wheeler
Honorable Secretary of the Department
of Transportation, Ms. Elaine Chao
Honorable Secretary of Health and
Human Services, Mr. Alex Azar
Dear Public Servant Leaders of the United States of
America.
This letter comes to you with care, concern and
kindness, and with great respect to the Commercial
Air-Traveling Public Health and Safety: Air-Quality.
Respectfully, it has been brought to my attention
on April 18, 2017, that the Equal Employment Oppor
tunity Commission concluded that they could not
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certify that my Employer is in compliance with the
statues. Please reference SUPREME COURT of THE
UNITED STATES. Case # 19-395 (Petition. Appendix
94a-95a), filed September 19. 2019.
With great respect to my Employer, my duties
and responsibilities as a Flight Attendant is to ensure
a safe and comfortable environment. With great
respect to my Inflight Crew Members and the Global
Air-Traveling Public, I filed with the Federal Court for
verification and confirmation that in fact, my Employer
is verified and certified 100 percent in compliance
with the statutes, approving and using Chemical
Substance Products inside the Aircraft Cabin.
With great-respect to my Employer, United Air
lines, my case was originally filed on July 7, 2017.
And respectfully, the Federal Question has never
been answered. A Petition for Rehearing has been
filed on December 19, 2019. Respectfully, Conference
with the Honorable Justices, is scheduled for January
17, 2020, at THE SUPREME COURT of THE UNITED
STATES of AMERICA.
Please reference my letters dated March 1, 2018,
and November 13, 2018, of which I respectfully,
addressed to all of you.
Please note: Respectfully, on March 1, 2018, the
letter was addressed to former Honorable Attorney
General, Mr. Jeff Sessions and former Honorable
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency,
Mr. Scott Pruitt. And on November 13, 2018, the letter
was addressed to former Acting Attorney General,
Mr. Matthew Whitaker and then Acting Administrator
of the Environmental Protection Agency, Mr. Andrew
Wheeler.
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Respectfully, I believe I have not received a
response since the beginning date of my March 1,
2018, letter, of which was communicated and noted
respectfully in two Public Court Report Records. For
your reference: Ohio industrial Commission, Akron,
Ohio. District Hearing dated on April 20, 2018 and
Staff Hearing, July 30, 2018. Respectfully, November
13, 2018, letter was also communicated and noted in
the District Hearing dated February 7, 2019, at the
Ohio Industrial Commission, Cleveland, Ohio.
Respectfully, can our 116th Congress please pro
vide a “Certificate of Compliance”, to the Commercial
Airline Aircraft Cabin products?
With respect, I believe the Aircraft environment
has a Federal Law to protect people from harm.
With great respect, Air-Travelers have a right to
know what they are breathing during the flight.
Respectfully, why haven’t then Aircraft Cabin Products
been made Public?
Respectfully, I love the Global Air-Traveling Public.
With respect, I love people and believe in my Govern
ment and the US Constitution: To Protect the People.
Thank you for being the most Honorable Public
Servants, taking the oath to Protect the People and
to work for the American Citizen, whether we are on
the ground or in the air. I truly admire you.
My hope and prayer is to hear from you with a
safer, transparent and healthier environment for all
Air-Travelers, because there should be no secrets-our
air quality up there, really and truly does matter.
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Sincerely,
/s/ Christina Alessio
P.S. Respectfully, a reference copy of this letter is also
being mailed to our Most Honorable President of the
United States of America, President Donald Trump.
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OHIO JURAT § 147-551
State of Ohio
County of Summit
Sworn to or affirmed and subscribed before me by
Christina Alessio
Name of Person Making Jurat
this date of 01/07/2020
Is/ Tiffany Nicewander
Signature of Notary Public
Administering Jurat
State of Ohio
Comm. Exp. Jan 23rd, 2022
OPTIONAL
Completing this information can deter alteration
of the document or fraudulent reattachment of this
form to an unintended document.
Description of Attached Document
Title or Type of Document Re: Certificate of
Compliance with Commercial Airlines Products in
Aircraft Cabin-Follow Up
Document Date: January 7. 2020.
Number of Pages: 2
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LETTER FROM CHRISTINA ALESSIO
TO THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH,
OHIO SENATORS AND CONGRESSWOMEN
(MAY 15, 2020)
RE: 2020 AIRLINE INDUSTRY SAFETY &
HEALTH BILL PROPOSAL
Honorable Ohio Senator Rob Portman
Honorable Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown
Honorable Ohio Congresswoman
Marcia Fudge
Honorable Ohio Congresswoman
Marcy Kaptur
Dear Honorable United States Representatives,
This letter comes to you with care, concern and
kindness.
During these uncertain times of the Coronavirus
(COVIDT9), and as an American Citizen who believes
in the United States Constitution to protect the
People, I would like to propose “A BILL”, for research
and review. Thereafter, approved by all Members of
Congress (House and Senate), for the President of
the United States of America, to proudly sign into law.
A BILL PROPOSAL
Making a “Certificate of Compliance” to
uphold with the current Rule of Law, Federal Law:
49 U.S.C. 5124.
Respectfully, providing Government Oversight by
the 116th Congress with a posting of a “Certificate
of Compliance”, ensuring that all Products have
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been researched and reviewed, which are used inside
the Aircraft Cabin for Cleaning and Air Freshening.
Verifying all Products are not only Safe and Trans
parent, also made Public for the Safety and Health of
the Global Air'Traveling Public.
“Right to Know”, what are we breathing, is it
safe?
Respectfully as of today, Chemical Substance
Products are being used inside the Aircraft Cabin,
with no Public Transparency (Safety Data Sheets!
made available for verification, with regards to the
occupants Safety and Health in the Aircraft Cabin.
Respectfully, Transparency equals Trust.
Respectful references available for research and
review:
SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED
STATES-Case: #19-395
AMERICA, THE JURY-First and Second
Sequel (books available online)
Respectfully, as of today there are no Indoor AirQualitv Standards bv OSHA.
Respectfully, A Simple Resolution: A Safety and
Health Solutions Act. Providing Products that are in
fact Safe, Transparent, Non-Toxic, Chemical-Free for
the Aircraft Cabin. With respect, allowing the Products
Scientific Data (SDS-Safetv Data Sheets’) to be made
available for the Public’s awareness and knowledge.
Respectfully, please allow me in any further way
to get involved and help make it become law, to pro
tect the People: The Air-Traveler.
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Respectfully, please also share this letter openly
with everyone in the House and the Senate. With
respect, this is truly about doing what is right,
especially during these most sensitive times.
Respectfully, Transparency = Trust.
Respectfully, this letter will be read at a Court
Reported Hearing to preserve the record for respect
to the Public, and for the respectful truth be told.
Respectfully, both Honorable United States
Attorney General William Barr and Honorable Ohio
Governor Mike DeWine, will be receiving a copy of
this letter for their knowledge and the record.
A very sincere “Thank You for your time and
attention regarding this matter, especially during
these most sensitive times.
Respectfully, requesting a public response.
Sincerely,
Is/ Christina Alessio
1970 N. Cleveland-Massillon Rd. #589
Bath, Ohio 44210
/s/ Alec Sweress
Notary Public, State of Ohio
Summit County
My Commission Expires: 09/08/2021
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LETTER FROM CHRISTINA ALESSIO
TO THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH,
OHIO SENATORS AND CONGRESSWOMEN
(JULY 10, 2020)
RE: 2020 INDOOR AIR-QUALITY SAFETY AND
HEALTH STANDARD
Honorable Ohio Senator Rob Portman
Honorable Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown
Honorable Ohio Congresswoman
Marcia Fudge
Honorable Ohio Congresswoman
Marcy Kaptur
Dear Honorable United States Representatives,
This letter comes to you with care, concern and
kindness.
Respectfully, I have not heard from any one of
the four Public Servants, since my letter dated May
15, 2020, RE: 2020 AIRLINE INDUSTRY SAFETY
AND HEALTH BILL PROPOSAL. Respectful calls
and voicemails have been made and left, though not
one of you have called back regarding my Bill Proposal
submission.
As an American Citizen who believes in the
United States Constitution in our great Country, and
as a Flight Attendant required to ensure a safe
environment in the Aircraft Cabin, a Bill Proposal
was respectfully submitted to our Government for a
National Airline Industry Standard requiring 100%
TRANSPARENCY to our AIR-QUALITY in the Aircraft
Cabin. With respect, one would wonder why there has
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been no response from any of our 4 Public Servants
as of this very day?
Respectfully, is Government (Local, State and/or
Federal) aware or requiring Private, Public (including
Educational Institutions) and/or Corporate America,
to use certain Chemicals in their Indoor Environment
Businesses?
Complete knowledge of our Indoor Air-Quality is
more important, now than ever before, due to the
symptoms of the Coronavirus (COVID'19).
With great respect, I would therefore like to sub
mit a follow-up: Bill Proposal
“A BILL”, for research and review. Thereafter,
approved by all Members of Congress (House and
Senate), for the President of the United States of
America, to proudly sign into law.
A BILL PROPOSAL
WE THE PEOPLE—“Right to Know”, what
are we breathing Indoors, is it Safe and Healthy?
A Federal Law:
Where there is: “No Smoking”
There will be: “No Chemicals” (without 100%
transparency)
Equal Justice.
Respectfully, requesting Government Oversight by
the 116th Congress, ensuring that all Products used
in Public and Common Areas, across America for
Disinfecting, Sanitizing, Cleaning and Air'Freshening
are required to provide products for Government
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approval, with an Indoor Air-Quality Safety and
Health Standard.
. *A Simple Resolution: A Safety and Health Solutions
Act.
Indoor Air-Quality Health and Safety Standard
includes:
1. 100% Product Scientific Data Transparency:
A variety of 10 Safety Data Sheets (82 Pages in total)
used in various indoor environments, have been pro
vided to Honorable Senator Rob Portman and Honor
able Attorney General William Barr, to share with
the Honorable U.S. Representatives addressed in this
letter, and Honorable Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, for
insight, clarity and understanding of the Indoor Air'
Quality Safety and Health consequences when exposed
to chemicals.
2. All Products Safety Data Sheets (SDS) posted
and copies made available to and for the Public’s
knowledge and awareness (Right to Know). Respect
fully, knowing Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information
will help better educate, WE THE PEOPLE, on why
one would want or need to wear a mask in public, in
addition to protecting one from someone’s cough or
sneeze.
3. Ultraviolet Lights (UV Lights)
Respectfully as of today, Chemical Substance
Products are being used Indoors in America’s Public
places, with little or no Doctor, Employee, Customer,
Teacher, Student, or Resident’s knowledge of the
Chemical Substance Product Safety Data Sheet infor
mation. Yet, Chemical Substance Products released into
the air, is what we all are breathing.
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This is about Equal Justice, Civil and Human
Rights: “Right to Know”, with respect to The Peoples
Indoor Air-Quality Safety and Health. HONESTY =
THE BEST POLICY.
Respectful references available for research and
review:
1. SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED
STATES, Case # 19-395: Reference: Respectfully sub
mitted. with Petition. September 19. 2019: Appendix
page 115. paragraph 1.
2. AMERICA, THE JURY-First and Second
Sequel (books available online)
Respectfully, please share this letter openly with
everyone in the House and the Senate (including the 10
SDS’s provided for transparency). WE THE PEOPLE,
are breathing chemical air. With respect, this is truly
about doing what is right, especially during these
most sensitive times.
TRANSPARENCY = TRUST.
Respectfully, this letter will override the previous
BILL PROPOSAL, to be read at a Court Reported
Hearing to preserve the record, FOR THE PEOPLE
(whether on the ground or in the air), and for the
respectful truth be told.
Respectfully, both Honorable United States Attor
ney General William Barr and Honorable Ohio
Governor Mike DeWine, will be receiving a copy of
this letter for their knowledge and the record.
A very sincere “Thank You” for your time and
attention regarding this matter, especially during
these most sensitive times.
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Respectfully, requesting a public response from
Congress.
Sincerely,
/s/ Christina Alessio
1970 N. Cleveland-Massillon Rd. #589
Bath, Ohio 44210
P.S. Respectfully, attached for reference with my Bill
Proposal, is a 5 page Public Memo dated May 20, 2020,
of one Airline launching a new Standard of Cleanliness.
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JURAT WITH AFFIANT STATEMENT
State of Ohio
County of Cuyahoga
Sworn to or affirmed and subscribed before me
this 10 day of July, 2020 by
Christina Alessio
Name of Signer No. 1
/s/ Nicolas S. Gelder
Signature of Notary Public
State of Ohio
Comm. Exp. Aug 25, 2024
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formed in Arizona but is optional in other states.
Completing this information can deter alteration of
the document or fraudulent reattachment of this
form to an unintended document.
Description of Attached Document
Title or Type of Document 2020 Indoor AirQualitv Safety and Health Standard Bill Proposal
Document Date: 07/10/2020,
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ALESSIO PETITION FOR REHEARING IN
SUPREME COURT, EXCERPTS
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PETITION FOR REHEARING
THE SUPREME COURT of the UNITED
STATES of AMERICA, per Rule 44, allows a
Petition for Rehearing, with respect to the decision of
the Court. The Petition for Rehearing, Case: #19-395,
is respectfully being filed on December 19, 2019,
within the 25 days required of the Courts decision.
The Court’s decision on November 25, 2019, states:
“Petition DENIED.”
REASONS FOR GRANTING THE PETITION
Respectfully,
Petitioner believes “IN GOD WE TRUST”.
Petitioner believes in “EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER
THE LAW”.
Petitioner believes in due process.
Petitioner began communication with the Res
pondent regarding, Safety and Health concerns of
approving Chemical Substance Products used
inside the Aircraft Cabin environment, of which
communication was also made respectfully, with the
Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) Union.
Petitioner respectfully, further reached out to our
Government Agency: Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission (EEOC), for an outside third party
opinion. With respect, the EEOC could not certify
the Respondent was in compliance with the statutes
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(Reference App.94a~95a).
Petitioner has since, April 18, 2017, held the res
ponsibility with this knowledge given from the EEOC,
an obligation and duty to continue to reach out to our
Government at the Lower Courts, respectfully, with
a request for an answer to the Federal Question
that the EEOC could not certify, in the interest of
the Air-Travelers Public Safety and Health, in
the air.
Federal Question:
Respectfully, is the Respondent in compliance
with the statutes using Chemical Substance
Products inside the Aircraft Cabin?
Petitioner, having reached the Highest Court
in the Land, is hoping to receive an answer to the
Federal Question, believed to be a Public Civil
and Human “Right to Know”.
Petitioner believes the answer is needed for the
respectful simple sake of the Safety and Health of
the Global Air-Traveling Public.
Petitioner is being very clear, this case is not
about me. It’s about WE.
“WE THE PEOPLE”. People traveling in the
air and breathing Chemical Substance Products
during the flight.
Petitioner believes the United States Federal
Government should know all products being used
inside Commercial Aircraft Cabins, and that all
products should have a “Certificate of
Compliance” with “100% Transparency”.
Petitioner believes in the United States
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Federal Government, which include 3 co-equal
Branches. Articles I, II, III, respectfully found
in THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION of
AMERICA:
Article I. Legislative Branch
Article II. Executive Branch
Article III. Judicial Branch
Petitioner believes each Branch works
together to ensure American Citizens’ Civil and
Human Rights are being protected.
Petitioner has communicated to the best of her
ability, the Facts of this Case: #19-395, to all 3
Branches of Government, with the hopes of
receiving an answer to the Federal Question of
which the EEOC, could not certify.
Petitioner believes, THE UNITED STATES
CONSTITUTION: To Protect the People.
Petitioner believes, “Transparency is the
best Policy”.
Petitioner believes with an answer to the
Federal Question, that a Federal Law regarding
this case, needs to be created by the 116th
Legislative Branch providing all Air-Travelers
with knowledge of a “Certificate of Compliance”
providing 100% Safe and Transparent (Products
made Public), to the Respondent's Aircraft Cabin
Products, because Safety is Top Priority.
With great respect, this Petition for Rehear
ing will be read at Petitioners future hearing: Claim
#19-202076. which was dismissed without prejudice
on December 3, 2019, with the ability to be heard at a
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later date. Respectfully, the hearing will be Court
Reported to preserve the record and for the Public’s
knowledge, for the respectful truth be told.
With the upmost respect, may it concluded that
this Petition for Rehearing be denied, may it then be
that maybe one day “WE THE PEOPLE”, will come
together for sake of the Public’s Safety and Health
in the Aircraft Cabin. Respectfully, maybe just
maybe one day, the Air-Traveling Public will come
together and become - AMERICA, THE JURY.
CONCLUSION
With the upmost respect, the Petitioner Pro se,
would sincerely like to take this opportunity to thank
you for your time with the full review of Case: #19395, in the Highest Court in the Land, THE
SUPREME COURT of the UNITED STATES of
AMERICA.
Most Honorable Mr. Chief Justice John
Roberts
Most Honorable Justice Clarence Thomas
Most Honorable Justice Ruth Ginsburg
Most Honorable Justice Stephen Breyer
Most Honorable Justice Samuel Alito
Most Honorable Justice Sonia Sotomayor
Most Honorable Justice Elena Kagan
Most Honorable Justice Neil Gorsuch
Most Honorable Justice Brett Kavanaugh
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Respectfully, for the foregoing reasons
submitted in good conscience and good faith, may
THE SUPREME COURT find merit in this case for
change, providing an answer to a Federal
Question, granting the Petitioner a rehearing.
Respectfully submitted,
Christina Alessio
Petitioner Pro Se
1970 N. Cleveland-Massillon Road
Unit 589
Bath, OH 44210
(330) 338-7052
December 19,2019
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RULE 44 CERTIFICATE
I, CHRISTINA Alessio, petitioner pro se, pursuant
to 28 U.S.C. § 1746, declare under penalty of perjury
that the following is true and correct:
1. This Petition for Rehearing is presented in
good faith and not for delay.
2. The grounds of this petition are limited to
intervening circumstances of a substantial or
controlling effect or to other substantial grounds not
previously presented.
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COURT OF APPEALS OF OHIO
EIGHTH APPELLATE DISTRICT
ORAL ARGUMENT AUDIO IN TRANSCRIPT
(NOVEMBER 16, 2022)
COURT OF APPEALS OF OHIO
EIGHTH APPELLATE DISTRICT
CLAIM tfs HEARD: 20-194183, 20-194185, 20-194187
November 16, 2022 at 10:30am
ISSUE TO BE HEARD:
Respectfully requesting a reversal from the lower
Court of Common Pleas, granting Summary Judgment
to the Appellee.
ERRATA
PAGE: 2
LINE: 4-5
CORRECTION: Respectfully, there was no good
morning on the audio.
PAGE: 2
LINES: 24
CORRECTION: should read: “Case No. 111449”.
PAGE: 3
LINE: 9
CORRECTION: should read: “Honorable Judge
Sheehan”.
PAGE: 4
LINE: 12
CORRECTION: should read: “opinions”.
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PAGE: 4
LINE: 22
CORRECTION: should read: “just isn’t”.
PAGE: 11
LINE: 7
CORRECTION: should read: “piggy back off Judge
Sheehan’s question”.
PAGE: 22
LINES: 10
CORRECTION: should read: “20-194187”
PAGE: 23
LINE: 19
CLARIFICATION: Appellant heard: “Out of curiousity,
when was the protective equipment provided?”
PAGE: 26
LINE: 11
CLARIFICATION: Appellant heard: “such a way
that they”
PAGE: 27
LINE: 8
CORRECTION: Should read: “safety data sheets”
PAGE: 33
LINE: 5
CORRECTION: Should read: “Most Honorable Sean
C. Gallagher”
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Signature:
/s/ Christina Alessio
Date: May 22, 2023
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TRANSCRIPT OF ORAL ARGUMENT
BEFORE THE EIGHTH DISTRICT
COURT OF APPEALS
CHRISTINA ALESSIO,
v.
UNITED AIRLINES, ET AL.,
No. 111449
Proceedings electronically sound recorded;
transcript produced by
Douglas Bettis, Stenographic Court Reporter
PROCEEDINGS
JUDGE GALLAGHER: Good morning.
MS. ALESSIO: Good morning.
JUDGE GALLAGHER: I just want to remind everybody
that these proceedings are now recorded pursuant
to a change in the appellate rules. So there is a
recording available.
Ms. Alessio, you are representing yourself, so just
to give you a little bit of a backdrop. You have 15
minutes to argue your position. You can save
time after appellee makes his argument. So you
can come on up and tell me if you want to save
any time, you can, and then you can proceed into
your argument. Okay.
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MS. ALESSIO: Yes, sir.
THE CLERK: Your Honor, can I—
JUDGE GALLAGHER: Go ahead. I’m sorry. Let’s
let—let’s put the case on the record.
THE CLERK: Okay. It’s 11409, Christina Alessio
versus United Airlines, et al.
JUDGE GALLAGHER: Okay. All right.
Ms. Alessio, we are all set now. Okay. Go ahead,
ma’am. Do you want to save any time? Just tell
me.
MS. ALESSIO: Yes, Your Honor.
May it please the Court. Most Honorable Judge
Sean C. Gallagher, most Honorable Michelle J.
Sheehan, most Honorable Judge Lisa B. Forbes,
good morning.
My name is Christina Alessio. And I am the
plaintiff-appellant, pro se, in today’s case, 111449.
And I’m respectfully requesting three minutes
for rebuttal.
JUDGE GALLAGHER: Okay. Very good.
MS. ALESSIO: Today is November 16, 2022. And we
are all gathered here today together in your
work environment. The Court of Appeals.
It’s the most amazing, beautiful, historical court
room that I have ever been in.
APPELLATE JUDGE: I think we can all agree on
that one.
MS. ALESSIO: And I do love the words above you that
say, “This is a government of law not of men.”
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It’s a pleasure to be here.
Appellant, pro se, has respectfully requested an
oral argument with appellant’s brief and is
looking for a meaningful review of the lower
court’s decision from the Court of Common Pleas
granting the appellee’s motion for summary
judgment, respectfully, with no opinion.
Opinions are respectfully opinion. The facts are
respectfully the facts. And the law is respectfully
the law.
May the law and the facts in this case reverse the
lower court’s decision moving this case forward,
not just in the appellant’s favor, indeed also for
the people’s favor due to appellant’s job duty and
responsibility.
Respectfully, this case isn’t just about me. It’s
about we—we the people.
With great respect, appellant is a flight attendant
for United Airlines, the appellee in this case.
Whereby, my job duty and responsibility is to
ensure a safe environment in the aircraft cabin,
my work environment, and safe for the people,
the air traveler.
Both appellant and appellee agree, we want to
become the world’s greatest airline in aviation
history. And safety is top priority, except when
it comes to chemical inhalation exposure.
Respectfully, due to our limited time, appellant
shall be brief. Appellant is seeking for one
hundred percent transparency to three simple
respectful questions, a brief review of five key
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points of law with one simple fact that had the
appellee protected the appellant from chemical
inhalation exposure by furnishing personal
protective equipment, PPE, there would have
been no injury. And two opinions written in the
appellee’s brief.
Chemical inhalation exposure took place in the
aircraft cabin with no personal protective equip
ment, PPE, furnished by the appellee for the
appellant to avoid injury October 6, 7, 8 of 2019,
claim numbers 20-194183, 20-194185, and 20194187.
Without personal protective equipment, PPE, to
avoid chemical inhalation exposure, injury was
substantial aggravation, irritation, and harm to
rheumatoid arthritis in both hands and wrists,
requiring appellant to seek medical attention,
medical care, and medical treatment.
The three simple respectful questions appellant
views the answers highly important in today’s oral
argument seeking one hundred percent trans
parency for insight, clarity, and understanding:
One, what are the ingredients to the chemical air
freshener used inside the aircraft cabin, JetScent
Pump Spray? With great respect, safety data
sheet communicates substances not applicable.
Two, why wasn’t personal protective equipment,
PPE, furnished by the appellee to protect the
appellant from chemical inhalation exposure?
Safety data sheet respectfully communicates the
first aid measures to remove to fresh air.
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Respectfully, this is not an option in my work
environment.
APPELLATE JUDGE: Before you proceed to the
third, can I ask you a question?
MS. ALESSIO: Yes, ma’am.
UNIDENTIFIED JUDGE: So when I read your appeal,
your appeal says: I’m upset because they cancelled
a pretrial and didn’t give an opinion—a written
opinion.
And I just wanted to kind of clarify that. What
•exactly are you asking us today? What do you
want us to do?
MS. ALESSIO: I would like a hundred percent trans
parency. I would like all the names of the
products that are used inside the aircraft cabin
for cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, and air
freshening with safety data sheets to be made
one hundred percent transparent so in this
environment it is proven to be safe not just for
the flight attendants and the pilots, but for the
customers that we are responsible for.
So the third question would be why wasn’t an
independent medical examination, IME, ever
conducted by the appellee with a total of 23
work injury claims filed with the BWC due to
chemical inhalation exposure from 2010 to 2019,
when safety’s top priority?
APPELLATE JUDGE: How many of those were filed
by you?
MS. ALESSIO: Well, the first four, I think, were from
another attorney with the union. They had—
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APPELLATE JUDGE: No, no, no. I mean on your
behalf.
MS. ALESSIO: Excuse me, I don’t—
UNIDENTIFIED JUDGE: When you say there were
23 claims filed with BWC. Are they all on your
behalf?
MS. ALESSIO: Yes, they are, Your Honor. Yes, they
are.
APPELLATE JUDGE: And over what period of time?
MS. ALESSIO: 2010 to 2019.
And with respect to safety being a top priority,
and 23 work injuries having taken place, and no
independent medical examination, I have some
thing wonderful to say to you all right now:
Today’s three work injuries claims are the last
because, with respect, appellee furnishes PPE.
With PPE, no injury. Without PPE, injury. Withwithout.
Five key points of law with one respectful fact
that had the appellee protected the appellant
from chemical inhalation exposure by furnishing
personal protective equipment, PPE, there would
have been no injury.
First law, Ohio BWC law, Chapter 2.2, employer’s
obligation. Respectfully, appellee breached a
legal duty to protect the appellant from chemical
inhalation exposure.
Two, Ohio administrative codes regarding PPE,
applicability, additional awards by reason of
specific safety requirements.
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APPELLATE JUDGE: Can I ask another question?
MS. ALESSIO: Yes, ma’am. Yes, Your Honor.
APPELLATE JUDGE: Has there ever been a doctor
that has said the injury is because of the
exposure on the airplane?
MS. ALESSIO: I had an independent medical exami
nation done. It was called an ambient exposure
challenge test.
And it is, with respect, genuine issue of material
fact, Exhibit L, pages 7 through 11. The example
in which I will quote the doctor stated to these
products that I’m being exposed to—appellant—it
says, quote, the joint circumference had increased,
in parentheses, 0.25-0.75, parentheses, unquote.
I can’t make my hands swell. I have to inhale
something that’s harmful, my body reacts, and
it’s called irritation, inflammation.
The third law, VSSR violation of a specific safety
requirement—
JUDGE FORBES: Can I go back to that—
MS. ALESSIO: Yes, ma’am.
JUDGE FORBES: —just to piggyback off—
MS. ALESSIO: Yes, Your Honor.
JUDGE FORBES: —Judge Sheehan’s question. That
your hands swelled. You’ve just identified for us
where we can find evidence of that in the record.
Where in the record, if anywhere, is there an—
an opinion—medical opinion or opinion by anyone
other than yourself that the air freshener is
what caused your hand to swell?
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MS. ALESSIO: They—they don’t use the word “cause.”
If you would go to Exhibit L, pages 1 through 47,
is the medical file that was respectfully submitted.
And that is where you’re going to find probable
cause. You’re going to find the ambient exposure
challenge test.
If, in fact, no one believes me, why won’t they do
an independent medical examination? I’m
exhausted. I have gone to great lengths to not
only protect myself but the people I’m responsible
for. And they are denying an independent medical
examination. It makes no sense, respectfully.
And the fourth law would be OSHA, 29 Code of
Federal Regulations 1910.1200. The right to
work in a safe and healthy workplace environment.
And the fifth law, Title 49, U.S. Code 5124.
APPELLATE JUDGE: So can I—I have another
question.
MS. ALESSIO: Yes, Your Honor.
APPELLATE JUDGE: So you filed a claim for this in
2019, different than the claim that’s at issue in
this appeal; right? Previously, you filed a claim
in 2019.
MS. ALESSIO: I filed on the day that I—well, I got
done with my four-day trip on October 9, 2019. I
went to the Urgent Care. At Urgent Care has a
BWC first report of injury, but I wrote it 8—
10/5-8/2019. So I had to rewrite them separately
so they could each be an individual claim.
So the claim numbers I read at the beginning are
just for the three.
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APPELLATE JUDGE: Those are 2020 claims. You
filed—you originally had a 2019 claim. That got
dismissed. And now you re-filed three separate
in 2020.
MS. ALESSIO: I literally had to dismiss the three
that I’m hearing—we’re hearing today, without
prejudice to be heard at a later date because of
all these claims—all these work injuries. I can’t
keep up with it.
APPELLATE JUDGE: Right.
MS. ALESSIO: So I had the one on the 5th heard
individually on its own. And it is—there’s a
transcript. I have over 13 transcripts respect to
my work injuries.
The fifth title, 49 U.S. Code 5124—
JUDGE FORBES: I’m sorry, I need to, again, piggyback
off of what Judge Sheehan was just asking.
MS. ALESSIO: Yes, Your Honor.
JUDGE FORBES: I—I was under the impression,
from my review of the record, that the hearing
officer actually arrived at a decision with regard
to the claim that was 19-202076.
And now you’re saying no, no, that’s not right or
are we talking—are we talking about two different
types of claims?
MS. ALESSIO: So the claim 19-202076 has been
denied. All 23 have been denied at the Ohio
Industrial Commission. It was only these three
that I took up the ladder to the judicial system.
JUDGE FORBES: Okay. And that the 2020-076—
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MS. ALESSIO: Yes.
JUDGE FORBES: —did deal with the dates of October
5th—
MS. ALESSIO: It was the first—
JUDGE FORBES: —October 8th.
MS. ALESSIO: Sorry, it was the first trip—first day
of a four-day trip, October 5th, is 19-202076.
APPELLATE JUDGE: But it was amended to include
all three days. The 19-2020—202076 claim
originally was of October 5th, but amended to
include the 5th, 6th, and 7th—or 6, 7, 8?
MS. ALESSIO: The two—the two separate.
APPELLATE JUDGE: Okay.
MS. ALESSIO: In other words, the first injury in
2010 to October 5th, 2019, 19-202076. There’sit’s res judicata. They’re done. They’re over.
They haven’t been adjudicated yet. I mean, these
three today have not been adjudicated.
APPELLATE JUDGE: We’re trying to figure out
these three today are the same as the 19—
MR. GALLAGHER: Are they the same thing? Are
they the same thing?
MS. ALESSIO: Yes, the chemical inhalation exposure.
All 23 chemical inhalation exposure.
APPELLATE JUDGE: So what are the dates at issue
today? October 6th?
MS. ALESSIO: October 6, October 7, October 8th of
2019. The reason it has a claim number of 20
instead of 19 is because they were dismissed to
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be heard at a later date, you know, because it
was just too much for—
JUDGE GALLAGHER: Okay.
MS. ALESSIO: —pro se.
JUDGE GALLAGHER: You want to save—you want
to save your three minutes, so-unless the panel
is—
MS. ALESSIO: I did want to—
JUDGE GALLAGHER: —do you have a question,
Judge Forbes?
JUDGE FORBES: I’m just—I’m wondering where in
the record we can find that dismissal.
MS. ALESSIO: It’s in the record of proceedings. The
record of proceedings for all of my work injuries
ended at the Ohio Industrial Commission. It was
only the 60-day timeframe in between the denial
that I filed the notice of appeal on July 7, 2021,
at the Court of Common Pleas.
And then at the Court of Common Pleas there
was no opinion and they granted motion for
summary judgment to United, and, you know,
I’m just here to try to—
JUDGE GALLAGHER: And you did not appeal the
2019MS. ALESSIO: No, I did not.
JUDGE GALLAGHER: Okay.
MS. ALESSIO: Yeah.
JUDGE GALLAGHER: Okay. All right. We’ll save
you time. Thank you very much.
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Counsel.
MS. ALESSIO: Thank you, Your Honor.
MR. SHAW: Thank you, Your Honors. May it please
the Court, my name is Mark Shaw. I’m appearing
today here on behalf of the appellee, United
Airlines.
Just to address Judge Forbes, and Judge Sheehan’s
questions—the last questions about those last
claims. There’s never been a dismissal of the
claims. There’s been outright denial of the claims.
In fact, all of the 23 claims that Ms. Alessio has
described starting in 2010, have all been denied
by the Industrial Commission on their merits.
APPELLATE JUDGE: To be clear, though, the 2019
claim was not appealed by her.
MR. SHAW: That’s correct. Yeah.
APPELLATE JUDGE: Was denied and not appealed.
MR. SHAW: Yeah.
APPELLATE JUDGE: And does the 2019 claim involve
the same dates that this case involves?
MR. SHAW: Absolutely, yes.
APPELLATE JUDGE: Okay.
MR. SHAW: And I’ll—I’ll address that as well.
APPELLATE JUDGE: Thank you.
MR. SHAW: So we believe that appellant’s appeal must
fail for three—three separate and independent
reasons.
One, based on the doctrine of res judicata. Two, the
request of conditions at issue, chemical exposure\
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inhalation, and bilateral handVwrist injuries are
not compensable conditions under the Ohio
workers’ compensation system.
And then three, I think as you were talking and
asking questions of appellant before, the trial
court record that is before you today contains no
sworn testimony from any medical provider by
affidavit, or otherwise, which would support appel
lant’s claims that she sustained a compensable
injury as a direct and proximate result of the
alleged exposure to any chemical substance during
the three days at issue in this appeal October
6th, October 7th, and October 8th of 2019.
So addressing the res judicata argument first, I
think it’s important to go through these facts
because they are very—I think very straight
forward and very simple.
Claim number 19-202076, appellant had alleged
accumulative trauma injury\exposure occurring
over four days. Those days were October 5th,
October 6th, October 7th, and October 8th of
2019. And that was alleged due to a—an exposure
to some air freshener in the aircraft cabin.
You’ll notice in both the district hearing officer’s
order and the staff hearing officer’s order, it’s
clear that Ms. Alessio, the appellant, had amended
her claims to include alleged exposures on all
four of those dates. And the DHO and the staff
hearing officer denied her claim for the requested
conditions of chemical exposure\inhalation and
bilateral hand, wrist, finger injuries.
Now, pursuant to—as you know workers’ com
pensation is a very statutory system. So pursuant
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to Revised Code Section 4123.511(E), appellant’s
further appeal to the full Industrial Commission
was refused.
And that order was mailed on February 18, 2021.
And, therefore, upon receipt of that order and
pursuant to Revised Code Section 4123.512,
appellant was required to file a notice of appeal
in the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court
within 60 days.
I would submit to you, it’s undisputed that
appellant failed to file that appeal. I think she’s
indicated that today.
Therefore, under the statutory section of 4123.512,
and well-established case law, appellant’s claims
for any injury to alleged exposures for those days
in question, October 5th, October 6th, October
7th, and October 8th were forever barred.
Now, you have the three claims at issue today,
the 20-194183, 20-194185, and 20-194187. So
instead of filing her notice of appeal regarding
those exposures in claim 19—the 19 claim, there
were three other form—claim forms filed. And
they are exactly the same.
Claim number 20-194183 alleged identical facts
and allegations as claim number 19-202076,
except the claim had a specific date of alleged
exposure of October 6.
Same thing with claim number 20-194185, same
alleged identical facts and allegations as claim
number 19-202076, except that had a specific
date alleged injury exposure of October 8, 2019.
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And finally the last claim, number 2020-194187,
allege the exact identical facts and allegations as
claim number 19-202076, except that was a
specific alleged injury exposure of October 7,
2019.
APPELLATE JUDGE: And procedurally when were
the claims filed this case? What that October 1,
2020?
MR. SHAW: So if you—on—on both—on all of the
staff orders, they reference when those all
different—so when you file a claim in the system,
there’s a—the form is first report of injury-1—
FROI-1 form. Those claims are all referenced in
those staff orders.
Claim number 20-194183 was actually filed on
October 1, 2020. Claim number 20-194185 was
filed on December 22, 2020. And claim number
20-194187 was filed on December—or I’m sorry,
October 1, 2020.
So those were all filed while the claim number
19—the 19 claim was working its way through
the Industrial Commission System.
So, again, based on those facts we believe that
all three of the claims that are at issue before
you today, and is subject to this appeal, were all
the same exact facts and same exact injury and
exposure as the appellant had previously
adjudicated with the Industrial Commission in
claim number 19-202076.
APPELLATE JUDGE: And Mr. Alessiti [verbatim],
when was protective equipment provided?
MR. SHAW: I’m sorry.
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APPELLATE JUDGE: When was the protective
equipment provided?
MR. SHAW: When was the—well, first of all, that’s a
whole separate issue beyond this appeal.
And we don’t—I’m not even really at liberty to—
to—not at liberty—I don’t know that to direct
answer your question.
But I think that begs the question, I’m not even
sure that protective equipment was necessary in
this case.
But, again, that’s not—I would submit that’s not
at all part of the appeal. But I understand your
question.
So under the doctrine of res judicata, we believe
that this appeal literally must fail on those
grounds. But further grounds, I think, are within
the record to support the trial court’s decision
here.
The alleged conditions that appellant is requesting,
this chemical exposure and this bilateral hand\
wrist injury—would argue that they fail to meet
any of the specificity requirements to establish a
compensable claim under Ohio law.
For those—to establish a condition for a workers’
compensation claim it must include the body
part, for example a right ankle, right shoulder,
left knee, those types of descriptions, and then
the nature of the disability.
Is it—is it a fracture? Is it is strain? Is a herniated
disc? Is it a burn? Those types of things.
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There is no basis under Ohio workers’ compen
sation law simply to allow a claim for a generic
term of injury.
That—that—it wouldn’t possibly work under the
system if you just had a claim allowed for injury.
How would you ever pay medical bills? How
would you ever pay compensation based on that?
It has to be specific to both the body part and
the nature of the disability.
So the chemical exposure—
APPELLATE JUDGE: Can I just interrupt you for a
quick second here? That in terms of this—as you
just raised—this notion of what’s compensable—
MR. SHAW: Yes.
APPELLATE JUDGE: —and what are available
compensation.
MR. SHAW: Yes.
APPELLATE JUDGE: If I’m understanding correctly
what—what appellant is seeking here is informa
tion in terms of that substance report that would
identify what is the chemical makeup of this air
freshener.
Is—is the workers’ compensation system designed
in such a way that it could afford that relief to
her through the workers’ comp system?
MR. SHAW: Yes. I mean, I think there is—there’s rules
under the workers’ compensation system for the
exchange of discovery and free information
regarding anything—
APPELLATE JUDGE: But in terms of—you know, in
terms of the outcome of the case.
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I guess, maybe, a better way to ask this is like—
because that’s sort of in the nature of injunctive
relief.
Is there a mechanism for injunctive relief through
the workers’ comp system?
MR. SHAW: Not that I’m aware of, no.
APPELLATE JUDGE: Thank you.
MR. SHAW: No, no.
And to maybe further answer the question, Judge
Forbes, is the safety datasheets clearly have the
information regarding the substance that appellant
is alleging caused her conditions.
But beyond that, that would be up to the individual
to obtain that information, obtain expert testi
mony, expert opinions on whether or not that
particular—anything in that safety data sheet
would cause an injury.
I just have to comment one thing that appellant
did say. She mentions a medical report. There is
no medical report in this case. There are medical
reports that may have been submitted in the past
23 claims, that may be—that she’s referencing.
Those were all, again, claims that were specifically
denied by the Industrial Commission not taken
up on appeal, and are forever barred.
Those—those medical reports are not in—were not
part of this record that would be before you, and
it certainly was not part of the record that was
part of the Industrial Commission in these three
claims.
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So you have these three claims, then there’s an
appeal to the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas
Court. And under the statutory framework, that
is a de novo appeal.
And so there is no record that comes up with either
the trial court from the Industrial Commission
record.
So, again, the chemical exposure, we do not believe
is a specific enough condition to even allow a
claim for. It fails to identify the body part at
issue, and it fails to identify the nature of any
alleged disability.
Same thing with bilateral handVwrist injury. It
does satisfy, I suppose, the body part at issue.
The hands and the wrists, but what—what are
we talking about as far as an injury? A sprain,
arthri—you know, fracture, burns, what type of
injury are we talking about?
So—so we do not believe that a claim could even
had been allowed for those conditions.
And then, finally, as we’ve been talking, there is
no competent evidence in the record, in the file
that would rebut the summary judgment motion
that was filed by United Airlines. Appellant did
not come forth with any Rule 56 evidence to
rebut a properly framed summary judgment
motion. There was no reference to any pleadings,
no depositions, no answers to interrogatories, no
written admissions, no affidavits, no transcripts
of evidence, and no written stipulations of fact
that would rebut the summary judgment motion
filed by United Airlines.
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So we—here we believe the record does not contain
any of those, nor is there any sworn testimony
from any medical provider by affidavit or otherwise
which would support appellant’s claims.
And, therefore, based on all four of those reasons,
the res judicata, the non-specificity of the requested
conditions, and the fact that there is no competent
medical evidence to support the claims that are
at issue before you today, we respectfully ask
that you affirm the trial court’s decision.
Thank you.
JUDGE GALLAGHER: Thank you very much.
Okay. Ms. Alessio, you still have your three
minutes.
MS. ALESSIO: May it please the Court. Safety is top
priority.
With great respect it is the position of the appellant
with the safety duty and responsibility to we,
the people, also in the air aircraft cabin to
reverse the lower court decision based upon the
law and the facts of this case.
Respectfully, the appellant believes that the
appellee breached a legal duty of obligation.
Respectfully, the appellant lacked—excuse me, the
appellee lacked reasonable care to provide personal
protective equipment, PPE, to protect appellant
from chemical inhalation exposure in the aircraft
cabin to avoid substantial aggravation, irritation,
and harm to appellant’s rheumatoid arthritis
requiring to seek medical attention care and
treatment.
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The facts as the appellant knows them: One,
ingredients to the chemical air freshener in the
aircraft cabin still state not applicable on the
safety data sheet.
Two, personal protective equipment, PPE, was not
furnished by the appellee to avoid chemical
inhalation exposure in the aircraft cabin.
And three, an independent medical examination,
IME, was never conducted by the appellee. With
respect, even with the appellant’s request for an
IME, it was denied.
The appellant is respectfully requesting to deny
the appellee’s motion for summary judgment
and move this case forward with one hundred
percent transparency of all ingredients to the
chemical air freshener, with all chemical substance
product names with safety data sheets used in
the aircraft cabin because, as both appellant and
appellee agree, safety is top priority.
With great respect, appellant believes products
used to clean, sanitize, disinfect, and air freshen
the aircraft cabin should be made transparent, no
secrets, with complete list of ingredients made
available for a better air quality environment.
With great respect, the question now rests in
your hands. Do you?
A simple prayer for relief is respectfully being
requested to be decided upon at the discretion of
the Court.
Just one small request, please reference Court of
Appeals pagination of record, docket entry
number 1, Exhibit L, pages 1 through 47. This is
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the story of my life from 2003 to 2019, 16 years.
The appellant’s true-life experience begins on
page 1, dated February 20, 2003, to page 47,
dated October 9, 2019. The authentic credible
medical evidence.
Most Honorable Judge Shawn C. Gallagher, most
Honorable Judge Michelle J. Sheehan, most
Honorable Judge Lisa B. Forbes, I, Christina
Alessio, the plaintiff-appellant, pro se, would like
to take this opportunity to thank you sincerely
for your time today.
With great respect, it has been very meaningful
and a pleasure to be with you today here in this
most amazing, beautiful, historical courtroom,
the Court of Appeals.
Thank you.
JUDGE GALLAGHER: Thank you very much, Mr.
Alessio—Ms. Alessio.
Thank you very much, counsel, too.
Case will be marked submitted.
COURT CLERK: All rise.
(Whereupon, the oral argument was concluded.)
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CERTIFICATE
I, Douglas Bettis, a stenographic court reporter,
do hereby certify that I transcribed the foregoing
transcript to the best of my ability from the electronic
sound recording provided by Ms. Alessio.
I further certify that I am not a relative,
employee of or attorney for any party or counsel, or
otherwise financially interested in this ....
/s/ Douglas Bettis
Stenographic Court Reporter
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PLAINTIFFS MEMORANDUM IN
OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS MOTION FOR
SUMMARY JUDGMENT
(FEBRUARY 2, 2022)
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
FOR THE STATE OF OHIO IN AND FOR
CUYAHOGA COUNTY
CHRISTINA ALESSIO,
UNITED AIRLINES - FLIGHT ATTENDANT
1970 N. Cleveland-Massillon Rd. Unit #589
Bath, Ohio 44210,
Plaintiff-Appellant (Pro se) and Address
vs.
Case No. CV-21-949578
UNITED AIRLINES, INC.,
233 S. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606,
and
BWC/Bureau of Workers’ Compensation,
Administrator, 30 West Spring Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215,
Defendant(s) Appellee(s) and Addresses
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MEMORANDUM IN OPPOSITION TO
DEFENDANTS MOTION FOR
SUMMARY JUDGMENT
Before: John P. O’DONNELL, Judge.
{ Internal tables omitted }
I, Christina Alessio, declare as follows:
I am the Plaintiff-Appellant (Pro se), in the
Above-Entitled Case. I have Personal Knowledge and
Experience of the following Genuine Issues of Material
Fact in Dispute. Summary Judgment must be Denied
and Respectfully, Plaintiff is Requesting Jury Trial.
Plaintiff would Competently Testify there to, at Trial
as Witness, for the Respectful Truth be Told.
YOUR HONOR and with great respect,
MAY IT PLEASE THE COURT:
In Pursuant to Ohio Civil Rules of Procedure.
Rule 56 (G) Affidavits made in bad faith. Plaintiff is
respectfully requesting the review of the appearance
of bad faith made in the Affidavits and Memorandum,
provided with and included in the Attorneys Motion
for Summary Judgment for the Defendant. Examples
Respectfully for Review:
1. Defendant’s “Name” is Mentioned. Plaintiff
Counts 22 Times, making it Very Visually Clear when
Reading the Motion for Summary Judgment, a Direct
Intent and Desire to Sway Influence Toward the
Defendants Way and In their Favor, for the outcome
of the Courts Decision. Plaintiff believes this is the
Direct Opposite of our “Lady Justice”, who shows
Fair, Right and a Just Matter of the Law, a True
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Example and Symbol to Follow for Moral Force in
the Judicial System.
2. The Delay of the Defendants Production of
their Medical Expert Witness and Motion for Summary
Judgment, to the Very Extent of the Date Possible to
File, Friday January 14, 2022. The Ordered date to
submit was by, Saturday, January 15, 2022. JOUR
NAL ENTRY dated 09/13/2021. (EXHIBIT #1.)
3. In the “Closings”, from the Attorney’ or the
Defendant filing (respectfully submitted on January
14, 2022, and part of the record) the Motion for
Summary Judgment, with the two provided Affidavits,
it is written: “Further affiant sayeth naught.”
(Definition: EXHIBIT #2.)
Respectfully, the Defendants Medical Expert
Witness (gave Medical Opinions after reviewing Past
Medical Records and has not yet conducted a Present
Independent Medical Examination for the Facts).
Respectfully, a Medical Doctor and a fellow of the
American College of Occupational and Environmental
Medicine, has no more to say about the Matter before
the Court. Respectfully, Facts Overrule Opinions.
NOTE: December 2, 2020, the Attorney for the
Defendant wrote a letter communicating to the
Plaintiff, “At this time” the Defendant respectfully
declines the request for an Independent Medical
Examination (IME). Respectfully Plaintiff asks, if
not now then when... so to provide the Truth with
Facts, not Opinions? (IME Attorney letter: EXHIBIT
#3.)
With respect, this is about Safety and Health in
the Plaintiffs Work Environment, whereby the Plain
tiffs Duty and Job Responsibility is to ensure a Safe
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Environment. The Defendant has communicated that
there is No Compromise when it comes to Safety,
thereby Requiring all to be Vaccinated with the COVID19 Vaccine. And yet respectfully, “Chemical Expo
sure” that the Defendants Workforce and Customers
are being Exposed to in the Plaintiffs Work Environ
ment, is Not even considered an Interest or taken into
Account, to providing 100% Transparency.
YOUR HONOR and with great respect,
MAY IT PLEASE THE COURT:
Plaintiff believes an Independent Medical
Examination (IME) by the Defendant is necessary, for
the Truth, Facts, Science and Data for the Respectful
Truth be Told. For just these Simple and Genuine
Issues of Material Fact, the Motion for Summary
Judgment must be Denied. The Discovery for the
Truth, has Not Yet been Exhausted and therefore
has Not Concluded. With the Upmost Respect, it
deems apparent that the Defendant is seeking to avoid
the Truth.
YOUR HONOR and with great respect,
MAY IT PLEASE THE COURT:
INTRODUCTION
The Defendant is Plaintiffs Employer.
The Plaintiff is Defendant’s Employee.
The Plaintiffs Job Responsibility is to ensure a
Safe Environment in the Workplace, on the Ground
and in the Air. The Plaintiffs Workplace is the Aircraft
Cabin. Plaintiff is required in Policy and Procedures
to communicate Safety Issues up the Leadership Chain,
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until Resolved. Plaintiff believes in Safety a Top
Priority.
With respect Defendant believes in Safety and
has communicated such, that COVID-19 Vaccines are
a Requirement by All who Work for the Defendant,
stating: “everyone is safer when everyone is vaccin
ated” (EXHIBIT #4.)
Respectfully Plaintiff is asking, what about
“Safety from Chemical Exposures”? Where has the
Defendant been with the Interest in “Safety from
Chemical Exposures” in the Plaintiffs Workplace
Environment, respectfully from the Date of Hire of
August 1998, up to and including October 5, 6, 7, 8,
2019, right before COVID-19 and the PPE Mask
Mandate?
YOUR HONOR and with great respect,
MAY IT PLEASE THE COURT:
1.
Genuine Issue of Material Fact
No Daily Personal Protective Equipment, in
specific-PPE Masks, were provided from “Chemical
Exposures” in the Plaintiffs Workplace Environment,
by the Defendant in 2019 on October 5th (Claim #19202076), October 6th (Claim #20-194183), October
7th (Claim #20-194185) and October 8th (Claim #20194187) to avoid inhalation of “Chemical Exposures”.
With the Upmost Respect, it deems apparent that
the Defendant is seeking to avoid the Truth.
2.
Genuine Issue of Material Fact
“Chemical Exposures” of Defendants approved
Chemical Substance Products (Cleaning, Air-Fresh
ening, Disinfecting, Sanitizing) in the Aircraft Cabin
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are being used without 100% Transparency (Product
Name with Product Safety Data Sheet) to All
Occupants, in Plaintiffs Work Environment. A Safety
and Health Issue has consistently been communicated
to the Defendant due to my Job Responsibility, up to
and including each and every one of the 23 Individual,
Unnecessary Substantial Aggravation to Plaintiffs
Health from “Chemical Exposures”, Personal Experi
ences from 2010 to 2019. No Protective Measures of
Personal Protective Equipment, in specific-PPE Masks,
were given to the Plaintiff by the Defendant to avoid
inhalation of “Chemical Exposures” which resulted in
Unnecessary Substantial Aggravation to Plaintiffs
condition of Rheumatoid Arthritis. With the upmost
respect, it deems apparent that the Defendant is seek
ing to avoid the Truth.
3.
Genuine Issue of Material Fact
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
(EEOC), provided Plaintiff with a letter to sue on
April 18, 2017. Respectfully, the EEOC could not certify
that the Respondent (Defendant) was in compliance
with the statutes. A Federal Question, needing
answered to this very day with an ongoing Global
Pandemic. Is the Defendant in compliance with the
statutes using Chemical Substance Products inside
the Aircraft Cabin? (-NOTICE OF SUIT RIGHTS-,
EXHIBIT #5.)
With respect to the EEOC, without the knowledge
of compliance to airborne and contact with “Chemical
Exposure” in the Plaintiffs Work Environment which
is Global, a thoughtful and meaningful question:
Could this Global Pandemic possibly have been avoided
with 100% Transparency?
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NOTE: Full Disclosure and for the Record with
the EEOC, Plaintiff has a present Charge of Discrim
ination at the EEOC, due to the Defendants COVID19 Vaccine Mandate (Defendant’s Vaccine Orders).
Respectfully, Plaintiff is presently experiencing
ongoing discrimination and harassment under Title
VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Plaintiff has an
Approved Religious Exemption from the COVID-19
Vaccine from the Defendant, however, the Plaintiff
has been placed on an Unpaid Leave of Absence
Indefinitely, since November 16, 2021. The Reasonable
Accommodation requested by the Plaintiff to the
Defendant, was to wear PPE-Masks and perform
Temperature Checks. This was the Defendants protocol
before there was a COVID-19 vaccine. Respectful
question: Should the Defendant have allowed the
Plaintiff to work before there was a COVID-19 Vaccine?
Plaintiff was considered an “Essential Worker”,
dedicated and loyal, never missed a day of work from
the very beginning of COVID-19, and is presently
being punished for my faith due to the Defendants
Vaccine Mandate. Plaintiff has not made a paycheck
from the Defendant since, scheduled hours worked
on November 13, 2022. If the Defendant does not
compromise on Safety in the Plaintiffs Work Environ
ment, where has the 100% Transparency to the
“Chemical Exposure” been? Respectfully, as of today
with an ongoing Global Pandemic, where is the Trans
parency to the “Chemical Exposure”?
4.
Genuine Issue of Material Fact
Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC),
referenced in the Ohio’s BWC Law book (Chapter
2.2, EXHIBIT #6) and respectfully as understood,
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communicates not only is the Defendant Obligated to
the Plaintiff, to provide a safe workplace with equip
ment to protect from harm (Chemical Exposures), it is
also considered a Violation of Specific Safety Require
ment (VSSR), when such equipment (available for daily
work use-Personal Protective Equipment PPE-Masks)
are not provided. The Defendant failed to provided
and protect the Plaintiff from “Chemical Exposures”.
Claim #19-202076, VSSR Staff Hearing was allowed,
though the claim had already been denied. (RECORD
OF PROCEEDINGS: EXHIBIT #7.) With the upmost
respect, it deems apparent that the Defendant is
seeking to avoid the Truth.
5.
Genuine Issue of Material Fact
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) also requires the Defendant to provide a
Safe and Healthy Work Environment and to abide by
29 Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) 1910.1200
(EXHIBIT #8), providing Hazard Communication
Training and Education with best practices to avoid
Injury on the Job. As Plaintiff understands, while
OSHA still has No Indoor Air-Quality Standards, the
Defendant is still required to uphold Hazard Commu
nication Training and provide a Safe and Healthy
Work Environment.
NOTE: Full Disclosure and for the Record, an
OSHA Complaint regarding “Chemical Exposures” in
the Workplace has been filed.
6.
Genuine Issue of Material Fact
THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES,
Executive Branch wanted to see everyone vaccinated
asking OSHA to mandate Employers with more than
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100 Employees be required to get the COVID-19
Vaccine. Respectfully, Plaintiff would like to see OSHA
have Review of and Certify Indoor Air-Quality Stan
dards of all Products to “Chemical Exposures” in the
Workplace. Plaintiff believes this is a High Priority
due to the Fact People have been Wearing Masks for
approximately 2 Years Now. Plaintiff believes, with
No more “Chemical Exposures”, we will have less
Health Crisis.
7.
Genuine Issue of Material Fact
117th CONGRESS, Lesislative Branch has not
yet respectfully, provided a “Certificate of Compliance”
communicating that the Defendant is in compliance
with the Federal Rule of Law. Whereby, Federal Law
Forbids Hazardous Materials onboard the Aircraft.
(49 U.S.C. 5124, EXHIBIT #8, page 6.) A Federal
Question: Is the Defendant in Compliance with the
Statutes using “Chemical Substance Products” inside
the Aircraft Cabin? Respectfully, a “Certificate of
Compliance” is necessary to Duly Confirm that the
Defendant is in Fact following the Rule of Law.
Respectfully Especially Now, from the beginning of
“15 Days to Slow the Spread” (EXHIBIT #9) in
March of 2020, with the Airborne COVID-19 Virus,
to this very date in February of 2022, with an ongoing
Global Pandemic and Vaccine Mandate.
NOTE: With respect,
Environment is Global.
8.
the Plaintiffs Work
Genuine Issue of Material Fact
SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
(SCOTUS) Judicial Branch (Case No. 19-395). Plain
tiff respectfully submitted just months prior to COVID-
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19, a PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI, on
September 19, 2019. Respectfully Requesting an
Answer to a Federal Question, with National and
Global Significance. A Federal Question: Is the
Respondent (Defendant) in Compliance with the
Statutes using Chemical Substance Products inside
the Aircraft Cabin?
January 21, 2020, the Plaintiffs Petition for Re
hearing was Denied and with Respect, the Federal
Question Needs to be Answered.
9.
Genuine Issue of Material Fact
January 20-21, 2020, CENTERS FOR DISEASE
CONTROL (CDC) and Prevention, confirms the First
Coronavirus COVID-19 Case in the UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA, and activates its Emergency Response
System. (CDC Museum/COVTD-19 Timeline: EXHIBIT
#10.)
10. Genuine Issue of Material Fact
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS, District Hearing
Officer communicates in Reference Claim That the
issue is not res judicata. (EXHIBIT #11.)
11. Genuine Issue of Material Fact
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS (INTERLOCUTO
RY CONTINUANCE ORDER) VSSR STAFF HEAR
ING), Staff Hearing Officer communicates the need
for federal regulations regarding air quality and the
use of cleaning products in airplanes for the safety/
good of the airlines workers and the public at large.”
(EXHIBIT #12.)
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Respectfully, what are we breathing? Is “Chemical
Exposure” harming our Health?
12. Genuine Issue of Material Fact
DEFENDANTS CHICAGO PREMISE HEALTH
CLINIC: October 8, 2019, communicates Plaintiffs
Diagnosis: “Inhalation exposure Z77.098”. (EXHIBIT
#13.)
13. Genuine Issue of Material Fact
PLAINTIFFS RESPECTFUL MEDICAL WIT
NESSES/SUPPORTING EVIDENCE
PART OF THE RECORD:
Filed July 7, 2021
1.
Marcie A. Groesbeck, M.D. (PCP).
2.
Ali Askari, M.D (Rheumatology).
3.
Keith Novak, M.D. (PCP).
4.
M. Vielhaber, M.D. (Allergy).
5.
Eli Silver, M.D. (Immunology).
6.
Raymond S. Hong (Rheumatology).
7.
Susan Nedorost, M.D. (Dermatology).
8.
Rallis M. Rajan, M.D. (Rheumatology).
9.
Thomas E. Rench, M.D. (Emergency Services).
10. Jeff Kirschman, M.D., M.S., (Chief, Occupa
tional Medicine).
11. Lorraine K. Doyle, M.D. (Hand Surgeon).
12. Joseph C. Armao, M.D. (PCP).
13. Alicia Christy, P.A. (Urgent Care).
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PLAINTIFFS RESPECTFUL MEDICAL WIT
NESSES and PART OF THE RECORD:
Filed November 29, 2021
1. Tim—(Industrial Hygienist) for the Defendant.
PLAINTIFFS RESPECTFUL MEDICAL WIT
NESSES and PART OF THE RECORD:
Filed December 6. 2021
1.
Patty Koyl, C-N.P.
2.
Kevin Trangle, M.D. (Toxicology).
3.
Eileen McNeely, PhD., M.S., R.N. (Health
Study).
4.
Judith Anderson, Industrial Hygienist (Air
Safety, Health and Security Department,
AFA-CWA, AFL-CIO).
5.
Jeff Kirschman, M.D., M.S., (Chief, Occupa
tional Medicine).
14. Genuine Issue of Material Fact
UNDER OATH TRANSCRIPT/COURT REPORTS:
Filed July 7. 2021 (Unpublished Books on filing date.)
1. SUBPOENA RECORDS, Staff Hearing
Officer Debbie Nitzsche, January 30, 2018.
(Transcript 39 pages, Errata 1 page.) Reference
Claims: 15-859117, 15-863145, 15-863147.
2. VSSR STAFF HEARING, Staff Hearing
Officer Debra Lynch, February 18, 2021.
(Transcript 15 pages, Errata 1 page.) Reference
Claim: 19-202076.
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3. VSSR STAFF HEARING, Staff Hearing
Officer Jim Bartko, May 21, 2021. (Transcript 49
pages, Errata 3 pages.) Reference Claim: 19-202076.
4. DISTRICT HEARING, District Hearing
Officer Bill McKinley, March 5, 2021. (Transcript
57 pages, Errata 2 pages.) Claim Numbers: 20194183, 20-194185, 20194187.
5. STAFF HEARING, Staff Hearing Officer
Oleh Mahlay, April 15, 2021. (Transcript 65 pages,
Errata 3 pages.)
Claim Numbers: 20-194183, 20-194185, 20-194187.
UNDER
OATH
REPORTS:
TRANSCRIPT
COURT
Filed July 7. 2021 (Published Books on filing date.)
1. AMERICA, THE JURY.
DISTRICT HEARING, District Hearing Officer
Michael A. Brown, April 19, 2016. (Transcript 65
pages.) Reference Claim: 16-807292.
2. AMERICA, THE JURY.
STAFF HEARING, Staff Hearing Officer L.K.
Kovach, May 31, 2016. (Transcript 53 pages.) Reference
Claim: 16-807292.
3. AMERICA, THE JURY — First Sequel.
District Hearing Officer T. Steele, April 20,
2018. (Transcript 83 pages, Errata 1 page.)
Reference Claim s: 15-859117, 15-863145, 15-863147,
15-863147, 16-816266, 16-816267.
4. AMERICA, THE JURY — First Sequel.
Staff Hearing Officer Clement Rogers, July 30,
2018. (Transcript 84 pages, Errata 3 pages.)
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Reference Claim #s: 15-859117, 15-863145, 15-863147,
16-816266,16-816267.
5. AMERICA, THE JURY — Second Sequel.
District Hearing Officer William Heine,
February 2, 2019. (Transcript 101 pages, Errata 4
pages.) Reference Claim #; 16-113538.
6. AMERICA, THE JURY — Second Sequel
Staff Hearing Officer Oleh Mahley, March 27,
2019. (Transcript 102 pages, Errata 3 pages.)
Reference Claim: #16-11358.
7. AMERICA, THE JURY — Third Sequel.
District Hearing Officer Hugh Corrigan,
October 30, 2020. (Transcript 66 pages, Errata 2
pages.) Reference Claim: #19-202076.
8. AMERICA, THE JURY — Third Sequel.
Staff Hearing Officer Michael Dobronos,
January 22, 2021. (Transcript 62 pages, Errata 3
pages.) Reference Claim: #19-202076.
15. Genuine Issue of Material Fact
ATTORNEY FOR THE DEFENDANT’S, AFFI
DAVIT’S
1). MEDICAL EXPERT WITNESS OPINION
The Medical Doctor for the Defendant commu
nicates that the Plaintiff has a pre-existing condition
of chronic severe Rheumatoid Arthritis. Respectfully,
how can a Medical Doctor be an Expert Witness on
this Case having only reviewed past medical records
from 2010 to 2019. and not be interested in getting
the Facts from the Plaintiffs present Health Condition
in 2022, by providing a present Independent Medical
Examination (IME)? Plaintiffs last in person visit
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with the Rheumatologist is now iust shy of 2 years
ago. February 6, 2020. (EXHIBIT #14.)
With the upmost respect, it deems apparent that
the Defendant is seeking to avoid the Truth.
NOTE: SAFETY DATA SHEET communicates a
Disclaimer from the Manufacturer assuming No
Responsibility for Personal Injury caused by the
product. Plaintiffs First Aid Procedures are not an
option in the Work Environment. Ingredients are also
a Trade Secret, withheld (N/A) to a “CHEMICAL”
Air-Freshener in the Plaintiffs Work Environment,
whereby there is a Federal Law against Hazard
Materials in the Work Environment. Respectfully, No
alternate Protective Measure were given to avoid
“Chemical Exposure” by the Defendant. The Chemical
Substance Product causes irritation. Medical attention
is to Treat Symptomatically. (EXHIBIT #15.)
DEFINITION OF IRRITATION. (EXHIBIT
#16.)
DEFINITION OF RHEUMATOID ARTH
RITIS. (EXHIBIT #17.)
DEFINITION OF CHEMICAL WEAPON.
(EXHIBIT #18.)
EXAMPLE WITH CONCERNING INTER
EST: CLOROX DISINFECTANT WIPES (EXHIBIT
#8, pages 7-23) Safety Data Sheet communicates
under the EPA Statement that the product is a
Pesticide Chemical Product. On the back of the
product label it reads: “PRECAUTIONARY STATE
MENT: HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC
ANIMALS.”
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2). PARALEGAL EMPLOYEE with LAW FIRM
of the ATTORNEY FOR THE DEFENDANT
a) First Report Of Injury (FROI) as written
by the Plaintiff: “10/ 5-8 2019”. BWC commu
nicated each Date of Injury needs to be filed
separately, and respectfully has been provided by the
Defendant’s January 14, 2022, filing.
b) C-86 as written by the Plaintiff in the
Defendants filing, is not the latest filing with
the BWC: The updated Correct C-86 forms are on
the BWC site, written by the Plaintiff and are being
respectfully provided for the record. (EXHIBIT #19.)
YOUR HONOR and with great respect,
MAY IT PLEASE THE COURT:
CONCLUSION
Respectfully, the Defendant has failed to follow
the Matter of Law with an Obligation to Provide and
Protect with Daily Personal Protective Equip
ment (PPE-Masks) from “Chemical Exposures” in the
Workplace Environment, causing a Substantial
Aggravation to Plaintiffs Rheumatoid Arthritis. Res
pectful Lesson Learned: Personal Protective Equip
ment should always be allowed and to be worn when
needed, in specific but not limited to-PPE Masks, to
avoid any and all Inhalation or Contact with
Chemical Exposures.
“Personal Protective Equipment (PPE-Masks)”
are now allowed by the Defendant as well as an
ongoing required Federal Mandate, in specific, to the
Aircraft Cabin. Respectfully, Chemical Exposures =
Harm. Air-Quality is not being taken Seriously enough.
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Respectfully, since the PPE approval by the
Defendant to protect from the Chemical Exposure in
the Plaintiffs Work Environment, there has been No
Substantial Aggravation to Plaintiffs Rheumatoid
Arthritis with Protection. (Key: The Proper PPE.) In
Closing, the above Statements of Genuine Issues of
Material Fact have been set here before the Court. The
Plaintiff is without doubt and for certain, respect
fully requesting for the Court to Deny Summary
Judgment and Directly Proceed to Trial by Jury, for
the Respectful Truth be Told.
I, Christina Alessio, Do Hereby Declare that the
Foregoing to be Accurate and True to the Best of My
Ability on the 2nd Day of February 2022.
Respectfully Submitted,
/s/ Christina Alessio
Plaintiff-Appellant (Pro se)
1970 N. Cleveland-Massillon Rd. #589
Bath, Ohio 44210
(330)-338-7052
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR
THE STATE OF OHIO IN AND FOR
CUYAHOGA COUNTY
CV-21-949578
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
This is to certify that the Plaintiff-Appellant (Pro
se), is filing Caption: MEMORANDUM IN OPPO
SITION TO DEFENDANTS MOTION FOR
SUMMARY JUDGMENT, with the Clerk of Courts
at the Ohio Cuyahoga County Court of Common
Pleas. And on the same day 2nd of February, 2022,
Plaintiff has mailed a copy to each of the Defendants
listed below, by U.S.P.S., Priority Mail.
Attorneys for the Defendant(s)/Appellee(s):
Eastman & Smith Ltd, for United Airlines. Inc.
Mark A. Shaw (0059713)
Melissa A. Ebel (0087826)
Lindsey K. Self (0099647)
100 E. Broad Street, #2100
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Telephone: (614) 564-1445
Fax: (614)280-1777
Ohio Bureau of Workers* Compensation
Dave Yost (0056290) Ohio Attorney General
Zena B. Elliott (0056156) Assistant Attorney General
Workers’ Compensation Section
State Office Building - 11th Floor
615 West Superior Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Telephone: 216-777-8025
Fax: 866-467-3572
3
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/s/ Christina Alessio
Plaintiff-Appellant (Pro se),
United Airlines
Flight Attendant
Date: 2/2/2022
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ADDENDUM IN OPPOSITION TO
DEFENDANTS MOTION FOR
SUMMARY JUDGMENT
(FEBRUARY 7, 2022)
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
FOR THE STATE OF OHIO IN AND
FOR CUYAHOGA COUNTY
CHRISTINA ALESSIO,
UNITED AIRLINES - FLIGHT ATTENDANT
1970 N. Cleveland-Massillon Rd. Unit #589
Bath, Ohio 44210,
Plaintiff-Appellant (Pro se) and Address
v.
Case No. CV-21-949578
Judge: John P. O’DONNELL
UNITED AIRLINES, INC.,
233 S. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606,
and
BWC/Bureau of Workers’ Compensation,
Administrator, 30 West Spring Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215,
Defendant(s) Appellee(s) and Addresses.
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ADDENDUM IN OPPOSITION TO
DEFENDANTS MOTION FOR
SUMMARY JUDGMENT
I, Christina Alessio, declare as follows:
I am the Plaintiff-Appellant (Pro se), in the
Above-Entitled Case. Plaintiff believes there is a
moral and legal obligation with the knowledge of
typographical errors, that an addendum is necessary
for accuracy and the record.
YOUR HONOR and with great respect, MAY IT
PLEASE THE COURT:
Please accept the Plaintiffs ADDENDUM for
Accuracy and the Record. The MEMORANDUM IN
OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS MOTION FOR
SUMMARY JUDGMENT*, was filed by the Plain
tiff at the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas,
Clerk of Courts on February 2, 2022, and has 6
typographical errors.
Page 6: Date Reads, November 13, 2022. Cor
rect Date is: November 13, 2021.
Page 12: Claim Number Reads, 20194187. Cor
rect Number: 20-194187.
Page 12: Claim Number is typed twice, 15-163147.
Page 12: Date Reads, February 2, 2019. Cor
rect Date is: February 7, 2019.
Page 13: Claim Number Reads, 16-11358. Cor
rect Number: 16-113538.
Page 13: Number of Pages Reads, 66. Correct
Number of Pages: 57.
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YOUR HONOR and with great respect,
MAY IT PLEASE THE COURT:
The Plaintiff Pro se, is respectfully resubmitting
the pages above with a line through the typographical
error and handwriting the correction. Plaintiff initials
are in the margin of the page beside the line cor
rected, for confirmation.
I, Christina Alessio, Do Hereby Declare that the
Foregoing to be Accurate and True to the Best of My
Ability on the 7 Day of February, 2022.
Respectfully Submitted,
/s/ Christina Alessio
Plaintiff-Appellant (Pro se)
1970 N. Cleveland-Massillon Rd. #589
Bath, Ohio 44210
(330)-338-7052
[...]
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR
THE STATE OF OHIO IN AND FOR
CUYAHOGA COUNTY
CV-21-949578
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
This is to certify that the Plaintiff-Appellant (Pro
se), is filing Caption: ADDENDUM IN OPPOSITION
TO DEFENDANTS MOTION FOR SUMMARY
JUDGMENT, with the Clerk of Courts at the Ohio
Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas. And on the
same day 7 of February 2022, Plaintiff has faxed a copy
to each of the Defendants, respectfully listed below.
Attorneys for the Defendant(s)/Appellee(s):
Eastman & Smith Ltd, for United Airlines. Inc.
Mark A. Shaw (0059713)
Melissa A. Ebel (0087826)
Lindsey K. Self (0099647)
100 E. Broad Street, #2100
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Telephone: (614) 564-1445
Fax: (614)280-1777
Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation
Dave Yost (0056290) Ohio Attorney General
Zena B. Elliott (0056156) Assistant Attorney General
Workers’ Compensation Section
State Office Building - 11th Floor
615 West Superior Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Telephone: 216-777-8025
Fax: 866-467-3572
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/s/ Christina Alessio
Plaintiff-Appellant (Pro se),
United Airlines
Flight Attendant
Date: 2/7-22
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
State of OHIO
County of CUYAHOGA
Before me, a Notary Public in and for said state,
personally appeared
/s/ Christina Alessio
who acknowledged that he/she/they did sign the
aforementioned instrument as their free act and deed.
Witness my hand and official seal this date:
/s/ Jonathan Ross
Notary Public, State of Ohio
My Commission Expires 6/17/2026
Optional Description of Document
Type/Title of Document Addendum in opposition of
Defendants motion for summary Judgment.
Document Date: 2/7/2022 Number of Pages 6
Additional Signers_____________________
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EXHIBIT 3
LETTER FROM DEFENDANT-APPELLEE
ATTORNEY ON APPELLANT’S REQUEST
FOR (IME) INDEPENDENT MEDICAL
EXAMINATION
(DECEMBER 2, 2020)
EASTMAN & SMITH LTD.
Attorneys at Law
Established 1844
Mark A. Shaw
Attorney at Law
Direct Dial: 614-564-1441
mashaw@eastmansmith.com
100 E. Broad Street, Suite 2100
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Telephone: 614-564-1445
Facsimile: 614-280-1777
December 2, 2020
Christina Alessio
1970 N. Cleveland Massillon Rd.
Unit 589
Bath, OH 44210-5330
Re: BWC Claim No. 19-202076
Our File No: 1871-221220
Dear Ms. Alessio:
I am writing in response to your voicemail
messages and your fax of November 24, 2020. You have
requested United Airlines schedule an independent
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medical examination with Dr. Erickson. At this time,
United Airlines respectfully declines that request. I
would direct your attention to the November 24,
2020 letter from David Sievert, Supervisor for the
Ohio BWC Self-Insured Department indicating United
Airlines is not required to schedule an examination
with Dr. Erickson. I am enclosing a copy of that letter
for your convenience.
Very truly yours,
EASTMAN & SMITH LTD.
/s/ Mark A. Shaw
MAS:jrm
enclosure
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EXHIBIT 4
QUOTE FROM UNITED AIRLINES CEO,
SCOTT KIRBY ON VACCINES
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United Airlines
.. we have no greater responsibility to you and
your colleagues than to ensure your safety when
you’re at work, and the facts are crystal clear:
Scott Kirby, United Airlines CEO
CORONAVIRUS: THE LATEST . . .
UNITED AIRLINES MANDATING VACCINES
FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
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everyone is safer when everyone
is vaccinated*"
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... everyone is safer when everyone is vaccinated.”
Scott Kirby, United Airlines CEO
CORONAVIRUS: THE LATEST . . .
UNITED AIRLINES MANDATING VACCINES
FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
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EXHIBIT 6
OHIO WORKERS* COMPENSATION LAW
2.2 EMPLOYERS* OBLIGATION
Ohio Workers’ Compensation Law
Around 1700, English courts developed the
principle of vicarious liability, under which certain torts
of the servant were imputed to the master. 1 Applying
this principle, “the act of a servant is the act of his
master.”2 Although the principle was potentially expan
sive, the common law courts eventually so limited the
employer’s vicarious liability that most work-related
accidents went uncompensated, leaving the burden on
the party least able to bear it—the injured worker.3
§ 2.2 Employers’ Obligations
Even without any judicial limitations, employers
from the outset owed only specified minimum obliga
tions to their employees:
(1) The duty to provide a safe workplace;
(2) The duty to provide safe appliances, tools,
and equipment to perform the work;
(3) The duty to warn workers of dangers the
employees might not reasonably be expected
to perceive;
(4) The duty to provide a sufficient number of
fellow servants; and
(5) The duty to make and enforce rules that
would promote employee safety.4
Even under these limited obligations, the common
law did not make the employer an insurer of worker
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safety; employers were liable only for their provable
and injurious failure to exercise reasonable care.5
This restrictive scope of employer liability was
predicated upon an amalgam of suspect economic
theories—the liquidity of labor, bargaining equality,
and worker knowledge of employment risks and
opportunities. 6 Society chose to disregard entirely the
economic compulsion that gave employees the Hobbesian choice of starvation or equally dangerous employ
ment elsewhere. Even when the employee could prove
the employer had breached some specific duty, common
law courts managed to limit or foreclose recovery by
applying one or more of the “unholy trinity of common
law defenses”—contributory negligence, the fellow
servant rule, and the doctrine of assumption of risk.7
[...]
11 Lord Raymond’s Reports 739.
2 PROSSER, LAW OF TORTS (4th ed. 1971).
3 Report of Ohio Employer’s Liability Commission, pt. 1, XXXVXLIV (1911).
4 PROSSER, LAW OF TORTS, 526 (4th ed. 1971).
5 Id.
6 PROSSER, LAW OF TORTS (4th ed. 1971).
7 Id. at 80.
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EXHIBIT 7
VSSR RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
(MAY 21, 2021)
Ohio Industrial Commission
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Claim Number: 19-202076
MO-ACC-SI-COV
Claim Heard: 19-202076
PCN: 2202791 Christina M. Alessio
20-194183
20-194185
20-194187
-Ref
-Ref
-Ref
CHRISTINA M. ALESSIO
1970 N CLEVELAND MASSILLON RD UNIT
BATH OH 44210-5330
Date of Injury: 10/05/2019
Risk Number: 20005372-0
This claim has been allowed for:
This matter was heard on 05/21/2021 before
Staff Hearing Officer Jim Bartko, as provided for in
R.C. 4121.35(B)(3) on:
IC-8 App For Additional Award For VSSR - Non
Fatal filed by Injured Worker on 10/05/2020.
Issue: 1) VSSR - APPLICATION SPECIFIC
ENOUGH
Notices were mailed to the Injured Worker, the
employer, their respective representatives and the
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Administrator of the Bureau of Workers’ Compen
sation not less than 14 days prior to this date, and
the following were present at the hearing:
APPEARANCE FOR THE INJURED WORKER:
Ms. Alessio
APPEARANCE FOR THE EMPLOYER:
Mr. Shaw; Ms. Duncan (court reporter)
APPEARANCE FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR:
No Appearance
The Staff Hearing Officer is without jurisdiction
to address the Injured worker’s 10/05/2020 IC8-9
Application for VSSR Award. This claim (19-202076)
was denied in a 01/27/2021 Staff Hearing Officer
order that was administratively affirmed. The Injured
Worker did not appeal this decision to court. The
Staff Hearing Officer notes that the Injured Worker
was informed at the 02/18/2021 Staff Hearing Officer
hearing “that without an allowed Workers’ Compen
sation claim, the IC8-9 Application would fail.”
A Motion for Rehearing may be filed within thirty
(30) days of the receipt of this order in accordance
with the provisions of Ohio Adm. Code 4121-3-20(E).
Jim Bartko
Staff Hearing Officer
Electronically Signed by Jim Bartko
Typed By: kjb
Date Typed: 05/21/2021
Findings Mailed: 05/25/2021
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The parties and representatives listed below have been
sent this record of proceedings. If you, are not an
authorized representative of one of the parties, please
notify the Industrial Commission.
Claim Number: 19-202076
19-202076
Christina M. Alessio
1970 N Cleveland Massillon Rd Unit
Bath OH 44210-5330
Risk No: 20005372-0
United Airlines, Inc.
233 S Wacker Dr
Chicago IL 60606-7147
ID No: 1440-80
Sedgwick Claims Management Services
PO Box 14661
Lexington KY 40512-4661
ID No: 1649-80
Eastman & Smith Ltd
PO Box 10032
Toledo OH 43699-0032
ID No: 21692-91
Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease
200 Public Sq Ste 1400
Cleveland OH 44114-2327
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ID No: 4039-05
BWC - SVIU Section
30 W Spring St
Columbus OH 43215-2216
BWC, LAW DIRECTOR
NOTE: INJURED WORKERS, EMPLOYERS, AND
THEIR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES MAY
REVIEW THEIR ACTIVE CLAIMS INFORMATION
THROUGH THE INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION
WEBSITE AT www.ic.ohio.gov. ONCE ON THE
HOME PAGE OF THE WEB SITE, PLEASE CLICK
ICON AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
OBTAINING A PASSWORD. ONCE YOU HAVE
OBTAINED A PASSWORD, YOU SHOULD BE ABLE
TO ACCESS YOUR ACTIVE CLAIM(S).
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EXHIBIT 8
FEDERAL LAW 49 U.S.C. 5124
“Notice to travelers”
Transportation of hazardous materials
Federal law forbids the carriage of hazardous
materials aboard aircraft, in your luggage or on your
person. A violation can result in 5 years imprisonment
and penalties of $250,000 or more (49 U.S.C. 5124).
Hazardous materials include explosives, compressed
gases, flammable liquids and solids, oxidizers, poisons,
objects with a sharp point or sharp edge, corrosives,
and radioactive materials.
Household
Cleaners
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EXHIBIT 18
DEFINITION OF CHEMICAL WEAPON
WIKIPEDIA
Chemical weapon
Article
This article is about the type of munition. For the
concept in biology, see Chemical defense.
A chemical weapon (CW) is a specialized munition
that uses chemicals formulated to inflict death or harm
on humans. According to the Organisation for the
Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), “the term
chemical weapon may also be applied to any toxic
chemical or its precursor that can cause death, injury,
temporary incapacitation or sensory irritation through
chemical action, Munitions or other delivery devices
designed to deliver chemical weapons, whether filled
or unfilled, are also considered weapons themselves.”[2]
en.rn.wikipedia.org
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EXHIBIT F
IRREGULAR OPERATION REPORT
#207207
(AUGUST 14, 2021)
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
FOR THE STATE OF OHIO IN AND FOR
CUYAHOGA COUNTY
CHRISTINA ALESSIO, UNITED AIRLINESFLIGHT ATTENDANT
1970 N. Cleveland-Massillon Rd. Unit #589
Bath, Ohio 44210
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