Worker's Failure to Respond to Discovery Doesn't Warrant Summary Judgment

An Ohio appellate court overturned a grant of summary judgment for an employer based on a lack of evidence caused by the employee’s failure to respond to discovery requests. Case: Shaeffer v. FC Industries Inc., No. 29758, 10/13/2023, published. Facts and procedural history: Charles R. Shaeffer worked for FC Industries Inc. and suffered injuries in a fall at work in February 2020. The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation established a claim for a hip contusion and a right shoulder sprain. Shaeffer filed a request that his claim be amended to include the additional condition of "...