Friebel v. Visiting Nurse Assn. of Mid-Ohio (Slip Opinion)

O’Connor, CJ.

{¶ 1} In this appeal we address whether the doctrine of dual intent or dual purpose is applicable when determining eligibility for workers’ compensation benefits in Ohio. We hold that it is not. Accordingly, we reverse the decision of the court of appeals and remand this cause to the trial court for further proceedings consistent with this opinion and judgment.

Relevant Background

{¶ 2} Beginning in November 2006, appellee, Tamara Friebel, was employed by appellant Visiting Nurse Association of Mid-Ohio (‘VNA”) as a home health nurse to provide in-home health-care services to VNA…