Holben v. Interstate Motor Freight System

The issue before us is whether a surety for an insolvent self-insured employer is included within the definition of “employer” in R.C. 4123.01(B), for the limited purpose of appealing an adverse decision of the Industrial Commission or a regional board of review to the court of common pleas pursuant to R.C. 4123.519. We answer in the affirmative.

R.C. 4123.519 provides in part:

“The claimant or the employer may appeal a decision of the industrial commission or of its staff hearing officer made pursuant to division (B)(6) of section 4121.35 of the Revised Code in any injury or occupational…