Industrial Commission Could Compel Worker to Submit to Additional Exam

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that the Industrial Commission can compel an injured worker to submit to additional medical examinations if it explains why they would be necessary or helpful in determining eligibility. Case: State ex rel. Mignella v. Industrial Commission, No. 2018-0085, 02/13/2019, published. Facts and procedural history: Mary Mignella suffered multiple injuries in a fall in March 2011 while working as a teacher for the Warren City School District. After she filed an application for permanent total disability benefits in January 2015, the Industrial Commission required that s...