Court Confirms Reg Barring Appeals of Temporary Decisions

A regulation barring parties from appealing temporary or partial administrative decisions is constitutional because it complies with legislative intent, according to a decision from Missouri’s Western District Court of Appeals. Case: Motor Control Specialties Inc. v. Labor and Industrial Relations Commission, No. WD71586, 11/9/10. Published.Facts and Procedural History: After Stephen Petelik suffered a work-related back injury while employed by Motor Control Specialties, an administrative law judge ruled that Petelik’s injury was compensable and issued a temporary or partial award ...