Sums Paid by BWC for Doctor's Record Review Can't Be Included in Subrogation Interest

An Ohio appellate court ruled that the expense paid by the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation for a doctor’s record review and report cannot be encompassed in its subrogation interest. Case: Thomas v. Logue, No. 21AP-385, 05/12/2022, published. Facts: Lamar Thomas suffered injuries in the course and scope of his employment in an automobile accident. The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation allowed his claim for a cervical and lumbar sprain. Thomas received treatment from Dr. Adam Friedman, who opined that the accident had caused a lumbar sprain and substantially aggravated Thomas&...