State ex rel. Gassmann v. Industrial Commission

Relator was injured in the course of his employment, and, as a result, has been totally and permanently paralyzed from the waist down. This court must determine whether such injury constitutes a “loss” within the meaning of R. C. 4123.58, for which permanent total disability compensation must be awarded.

At all times pertinent to this action, R. C. 4123.58, without substantial change, provided:

“In eases of permanent total disability, the employee shall receive an award to continue until his death * *,

“The loss of both hands or both arms, or both feet or both legs, or both eyes, or any two…