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The court denied the relator's writ of mandamus and upheld the Industrial Commission of Ohio's denial of permanent total disability compensation, finding the relator voluntarily abandoned the workforce.
Under State ex rel. McKee v. Union Metal Corp., 150 Ohio St.3d 223, 2017-Ohio-5541, ¶ 9-11, the commission's order denying permanent total disability compensation was supported by some evidence in the record showing that relator voluntarily abandoned the workforce and was therefore not eligible for benefits. As a result, relator was not entitled to relief in mandamus. Id. at ¶ 11. Objections sustained writ denied.
Case Summary: State ex rel. Bonnlander v. Hamon
What Happened
A worker named Bonnlander filed a claim seeking permanent total disability compensation through Ohio's Industrial Commission. The Commission rejected the claim, and Bonnlander challenged that decision in court.
The Court's Decision
The appeals court sided with the Industrial Commission and denied Bonnlander's request for relief. The court found evidence that Bonnlander had voluntarily left the workforce, which made him ineligible for permanent total disability benefits under Ohio law.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling clarifies that workers cannot receive permanent total disability compensation if they voluntarily abandon their job. To qualify for these benefits, workers must demonstrate they're unable to work due to a workplace injury—not by choice. Workers should understand that leaving a job voluntarily, even after an injury, may affect their eligibility for disability benefits. If you've been injured at work, it's important to carefully consider the impact of leaving employment before doing so.
This summary was generated to explain the ruling in plain English and is not legal advice.
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