Summary Dismissal Upheld in Worker's Request for Loss-of-Use Award

An Ohio appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s attempt to appeal the denial of his motion for a loss-of-use award. Case: Kirksey v. Cornerstone Innovations Inc., No. 114575, 07/31/2025, published. Facts and procedural history: William Kirksey filed a workers’ compensation claim, asserting that he suffered injuries while working for Cornerstone Innovations Inc. The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation allowed the claim for various conditions. Kirksey then filed a motion for a schedule-loss award for the total loss of use of his right foot.  After the In...