MASON v. ADAMS COUNTY RECORDER

Civil Action No. 1:2016-CV-755 (WOB).

DARRYL O. MASON, Plaintiff, v. ADAMS COUNTY RECORDER, ET AL. Defendants.

United States District Court, S.D. Ohio, Western Division, Cincinnati.

May 10, 2017.

Editors Note
Applicable Law: 42 U.S.C. § 1981
Cause: 42 U.S.C. § 1981 Housing Discrimination
Nature of Suit: 443 Civil Rights: Accomodations
Source: PACER


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Darryl O. Mason, Plaintiff, represented by Robert Joseph Thumann , Crehan & Thumann, LLC.

Darryl O. Mason, Plaintiff, represented by Zachary Gottesman , Gottesman & Associates.

Adams County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Allen County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Ashland County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Ashtabula County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Athens County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Auglaize County Recorder, Defendant, represented by William P. Lang .

Belmont County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Brown County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Butler County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Carroll County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Champaign County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Clark County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Clermont County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Gabriel Ernie Ramos, Jr. , Clermont County Prosecutor's Office & Jason A. Fountain , Clermont County Prosecutor's Office.

Clinton County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Columbiana County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Coshocton County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Crawford County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer, Defendant, represented by Nick A. Soulas, Jr. , Franklin County Prosecutor's Office, Scott Oliver Sheets , Franklin County Prosecutor's Office & Jason S. Wagner , Franklin County Prosecutor's Office.

Darke County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Defiance County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Delaware County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Erie County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Fairfield County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Fayette County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Franklin County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Nick A. Soulas, Jr. , Franklin County Prosecutor's Office, Scott Oliver Sheets , Franklin County Prosecutor's Office & Jason S. Wagner , Franklin County Prosecutor's Office.

Fulton County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Gallia County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Geauga County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Greene County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Dawn M. Frick , Surdyk, Dowd & Turner Co., L.P.A., Jeffrey Charles Turner , Surdk Dowd & Turner Co., L.P.A. & Kevin A. Lantz , Surdyk Dowd & Turner Co LPA.

Guernsey County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Hamilton County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Pamela J. Sears , Hamilton County Prosecutor, Eric Adam Munas , Hamilton County Prosecutor & Michael Gerard Florez , Assistant Prosecutor, Hamilton County Ohio.

Hancock County Recorder, Defendant, represented by William P. Lang .

Hardin County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Harrison County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Henry County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Highland County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Hocking County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Randall Lee Lambert .

Holmes County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Huron County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Jackson County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Jefferson County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Knox County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Lake County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Lawrence County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Randall Lee Lambert .

Licking County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Logan County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Lorain County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Lucas County Recorder, Defendant, represented by John A. Borell, Sr. , Lucas County Prosecutor's Office & Kevin Andrew Pituch .

Madison County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Mahoning County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Marion County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Medina County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Meigs County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Mercer County Recorder, Defendant, represented by William P. Lang .

Miami County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Miami County Engineer, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Monroe County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Montgomery County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Nick A. Soulas, Jr. , Franklin County Prosecutor's Office, Scott Oliver Sheets , Franklin County Prosecutor's Office & Jason S. Wagner , Franklin County Prosecutor's Office.

Morgan County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Randall Lee Lambert .

Morrow County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Muskingum County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Noble County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Randall Lee Lambert .

Ottawa County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Paulding County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Perry County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Pickaway County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Pike County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Randall Lee Lambert .

Portage County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Preble County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Putnam County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Richland County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Ross County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Sandusky County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Scioto County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Seneca County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Shelby County Recorder, Defendant, represented by William P. Lang .

Stark County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Ross A. Rhodes , Stark County Prosecuting Attorneys Office.

Summit County Fiscal Officer, Defendant, represented by Nick A. Soulas, Jr. , Franklin County Prosecutor's Office, Scott Oliver Sheets , Franklin County Prosecutor's Office & Jason S. Wagner , Franklin County Prosecutor's Office.

Trumbull County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Tuscarawas County Recorder, Defendant, represented by William P. Lang .

Union County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Van Wert County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Nick A. Soulas, Jr. , Franklin County Prosecutor's Office, Scott Oliver Sheets , Franklin County Prosecutor's Office & Jason S. Wagner , Franklin County Prosecutor's Office.

Vinton County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Randall Lee Lambert .

Warren County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Washington County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Wayne County Recorder, Defendant, represented by William P. Lang .

Williams County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.

Wood County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Nick A. Soulas, Jr. , Franklin County Prosecutor's Office, Scott Oliver Sheets , Franklin County Prosecutor's Office & Jason S. Wagner , Franklin County Prosecutor's Office.

Wyandot County Recorder, Defendant, represented by Mark David Landes , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC, John Stephen Teetor , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC & Robert Curtis Perryman , Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC.


MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

This is a civil rights case brought under the 1968 Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1983, 42 U.S.C. § 1985. Following briefing on Defendants' Motions to Dismiss under FED. R. CIV. P. 12(b)(1), the Court held a hearing on the matter and asked...

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