Cordle v. Industrial Commission, 08ap-62 (3-31-2009)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Relator, Charles C. Cordle, commenced this original action in mandamus seeking an order compelling respondent, Industrial Commission of Ohio ("commission"), to vacate its order denying his motion for an R.C. 4123.57(D) change of occupation award, and to grant said award.

{¶ 2} Pursuant to Civ. R. 53 and Loc. R. 12(M) of the Tenth District Court of Appeals, this matter was referred to a magistrate who rendered a decision, including findings of fact and conclusions of law, which is appended to this opinion. The magistrate found that the commission abused its discretion when it…