Rusin v. Buehrer

Zayas, Presiding Judge.

{¶ 1} Plaintiff-appellant Mark Rusin appeals the trial court's judgment denying him the right to participate in the Ohio workers' compensation fund. Because we conclude that there was no error in the trial court's decision, we affirm its judgment.

Background

{¶ 2} Rusin was a Cincinnati firefighter for over 25 years. He responded to hundreds of fires, and was exposed to smoke containing toxic materials such as heavy metals and organophosphates. In 2005, he began to experience joint pain, weakness, spasms, and difficulty coordinating his movements. He was eventually…