Small v. Defiance Public Library

Evans, Presiding Judge.

Roger Small appeals from a judgment of the Common Pleas Court of Defiance County granting summary judgment in favor of appellees, Defiance Public Library and Patrick Mihm, Administrator of the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation. Appellant seeks participation in the Workers’ Compensation Fund for death benefits as a result of injuries his wife sustained while working for her employer, Defiance Public Library.

Appellant’s decedent, Jane Small, began working as the director of the Defiance Public Library in 1976 and maintained this position until her death. Mrs. Small…