State ex rel. McKnabb v. Industrial Commission

Appellee-claimant, Michael E. McKnabb, began working as a car audio installer for appellant C.C.A.E., Inc., d.b.a. Columbus Car Audio (“CCA”), in 1992. On July 30, 1994, claimant injured his lower back at work, and a workers’ compensation claim was allowed. Surgery followed that December. Claimant eventually returned to work but was fired in June 1996, allegedly for tardiness. CCA at that time had no written employment or disciplinary policy.

Claimant successfully obtained another job but left it because of his back condition. Temporary total disability compensation (“TTC”) followed. CCA…