State Ex Rel Nickoli v. Indus. Comm., 08ap-349 (1-22-2009)

DECISION

{¶ 1} Relator, Steven E. Nickoli, has filed this action in mandamus seeking a writ which compels the Industrial Commission of Ohio ("commission") to vacate its order which denied him permanent total disability ("PTD") compensation.

{¶ 2} In accord with Loc. R. 12, the case was referred to a magistrate to conduct appropriate proceedings. The parties stipulated the pertinent evidence and filed briefs. The magistrate then issued a magistrate's decision which contains detailed findings of fact and conclusions of law. The magistrate's decision includes a recommendation that we grant a…