Staff Hearing Officer's Decision Was Insufficient, Court Rules

A staff hearing officer's decision lacked sufficient detail to describe how two claimants failed to meet their burden of proof, Ohio's 10th District Court of Appeals determined. Case: State Ex. Rel. Gonzalez v. Lewis Tree Services, No. 10AP-755, 12/30/11, published.Facts: Emigdio Gonzalez, a laborer for Lewis Tree Service, died after a falling tree branch struck him on the head. The accident occurred on June 23, 2009. Emigdio's actual name was Jesus Manuel Gonzalez Pano. He had held the job since 2007. His initial job application listed Aug. 5, 1982, as his date of birth. However, ...