Worker Gets Limited Writ for Industrial Commission to Explain Denial of PTD Benefits

An Ohio appellate court granted a worker limited mandamus relief, sending his case back to the Industrial Commission to explain its finding that he was not entitled to permanent total disability benefits. Case: State ex rel. Prinkey v. Emerine’s Towing Inc., No. 22AP-264, 03/26/2024, published. Facts and procedural history: Paul Prinkey Jr. worked for Emerine's Towing Inc. He suffered a heart attack in January 2015. The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation determined that he was entitled to benefits for the myocardial infarction, a substantial aggravation of preexisting coronary a...