Worker Denied Relief From Filing Deadline to Challenge Commission's Decision

An Ohio appellate court ruled that a worker was not entitled to relief from the filing deadline to challenge an Industrial Commission decision. Case: State ex rel. Cordle v. Industrial Commission, No. 25AP-484, 06/11/2026, published. Facts and procedural history: Jayden M. Cordle worked for Gracely Lawn Care Inc. He allegedly injured his left wrist at work in July 2024. The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation allowed Cordle’s claim for a strain, sprain and contusion. A district hearing officer expanded the claim to include a partial tear of the left scapholunate ligament. The DHO a...