Ohio Bell Telephone Co. v. Antonelli

The issue presented in this case is whether the proceeds of a workers’ compensation award, having been paid to a claimant, are subject to attachment. We hold in the affirmative.

R.C. 2329.66, which establishes the statutory right to exempt property from attachment, provides in pertinent part:

“(A) Every person who is domiciled in this state may hold property exempt from execution, garnishment, attachment, or sale to satisfy a judgment or order, as follows:

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“(9) The person’s interest in:

“(a) Moneys paid or payable for living maintenance or rights, as exempted by section 3304.19 of the Revised…