Worker Can't Withdraw Complaint in Appeal Without Employer's Consent

An Ohio appellate court ruled that a worker could not dismiss his complaint in an employer-initiated appeal from a decision of the Industrial Commission without his employer’s consent. Case: Hewston v. AT&T Teleholdings, No. 105986, 01/25/2018, published. Facts and procedural history: Curtis L. Hewston worked for AT&T Teleholdings. He filed a workers’ compensation claim after he suffered multiple injuries at work. The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation determined that Hewston was entitled to benefits for injuries to his head, knee, back and shoulder. AT&T app...