Split Court Rejects Magistrate's Recommendation, Issues Writ Vacating Denial of PTD Award

A divided Ohio appellate court rejected the recommendation of a magistrate and issued a writ of mandate compelling the Industrial Commission to overturn its denial of an injured worker’s claim for permanent total disability benefits. Case: State ex rel. Urban v. Wano Expediting Inc., No. 22AP-164, 06/27/2024, published. Facts: Randall Urban worked for Wano Expediting Inc. as a delivery driver. He suffered injuries at work in February 2006. The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation accepted Urban’s claim for various lumbar spine medical conditions, left foot drop, depressive diso...