The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that a worker who was terminated for misconduct could not collect temporary total disability benefits after undergoing surgery for his compensable injury.
Case: State ex rel. AutoZone Stores Inc. v. Industrial Commission, No. 2023-0493, 11/26/2024, published.
Facts: Jason Schomaker worked for AutoZone Stores Inc. He suffered injuries at work in June 2020.
The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation accepted his claim for injuries to his right shoulder and arm. Schomaker was placed on light duty and continued to work with restrictions.
In September 2020, Schomaker...
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