Legal Opinion
State ex rel. Kincaid v. Allen Refractories Co.
Ohio Supreme Court
Decided August 8, 2007No. 2006-1118PublishedCited by 15 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtLanzinger, J.
{¶ 1} We are asked whether a finding of “100% bilateral total loss of sight” for scheduled-loss compensation under R.C. 4123.57(B) compels an award for permanent total disability compensation under R.C. 4123.58(C) in this case. We hold that it does.
Case Background
{¶ 2} Appellant, James Kincaid, was injured in 1984 when he was employed by Allen Refractories Company. Kincaid sustained severe facial trauma and a concussion at work, and a workers’ compensation claim was allowed for “fractured left cheekbone; lacerated left cheek; cerebral concussion; scintillating scintellens (periodic loss of…
2Cases cited8 opinions
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- State ex rel. Walker v. Industrial CommissionOhio Supreme Court · 1979
- Office of Consumers' Counsel v. Public Utilities CommissionOhio Supreme Court · 1985
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3Cited by15 opinions
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