Breidenbach v. Mayfield

R.C. 4123.519 gives a “claimant” a right of appeal from decisions of the Industrial Commission. “Claimant” is not defined in the workers’ compensation statutes. Nevertheless, the majority, in contravention of established law, has defined “claimant” to exclude the claimant’s executor or legal representative.

The estate of a dependent essentially encompasses all that the decedent owned at the time of his death, including choses in actions. The executor of an estate personally represents the deceased in settling his affairs and distributing his assets. Service Transport Co. v. Matyas (App. 1952),…