Johnson v. Cassens Transport Co.

Cupp, Judge.

{¶ 1} Appellant, Kenneth Johnson, appeals the judgment of the Allen County Court of Common Pleas finding that he was not entitled to participate in the Ohio Workers’ Compensation Fund for an alleged psychological condition that arose from an injury sustained during his employment with appellee Cassens Transport Company.

{¶ 2} This case arises from a back injury appellant sustained on February 7, 1997. In April 1997, following his injury, appellant filed an application for payment of compensation and medical benefits with the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and the Industrial…