Department of Transportation v. Indus. Comm., 08ap-303 (2-17-2009)

DECISION

{¶ 1} The Ohio Department of Transportation ("ODOT") filed this action in mandamus, seeking a writ to compel the Industrial Commission of Ohio ("commission") to vacate its order granting permanent total disability ("PTD") compensation to Edward J. Davis ("Davis").

{¶ 2} In accord with Loc. R. 12, the case was referred to a magistrate to conduct appropriate proceedings. The parties stipulated the pertinent evidence and filed briefs. The magistrate then issued a magistrate's decision which contains detailed findings of fact and conclusions of law. (Attached as Appendix A.) The…