Collinsworth v. Western Electric Co.

The issue presented to this court is whether the payment of a medical bill is sufficient to toll the ten-year statute of limitations set forth in R.C. 4123.52. We begin with the language of the statute in question, which provides in relevant part as follows:

“The jurisdiction of the industrial commission over each case shall be continuing, and the commission may make such modification or change with respect to former findings or orders with respect thereto, as, in its opinion is justified. No modification or change nor any finding or award in respect of any claim shall be made with respect to…