Mandamus Isn't Required for Doctor to Clarify Worker's Limitations, High Court Rules

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that mandamus was not necessary for an evaluating doctor to clarify whether a worker's limited ability to perform repetitive lifting, carrying or bending activities would prevent him from sedentary employment. Case: State ex rel. Metz v. GTC, No. 2013-0509, 04/09/2015, published. Facts: Joseph Metz hurt his neck, back and shoulder while at work in May 2005. He also developed recurrent major depressive disorder, which was found to be compensable. Metz applied for permanent total disability benefits in February 2011, supported by the opinions of his treating p...