Kilgore v. Chrysler Corp.

In this case, we face the question of whether travel expenses incurred in taking the deposition of an expert in a workers’ compensation appeal are reimbursable as a “cost of [a] legal proceeding” pursuant to R.C. 4123.512(F). We hold that travel expenses necessary for prosecuting a workers’ compensation appeal are reimbursable under R.C. 4123.512(F).

Factual and Procedural Background

On January 7, 1988, the appellee, William Kilgore, suffered a work-related injury while employed by appellant, Chrysler Corporation (“Chrysler”). Kilgore filed a workers’ compensation claim, and Chrysler recognized…