Morgan v. Western Electric Co.

This cause presents one issue: whether R. C. 4123.519, as amended and effective on January 1, 1979, permits a party to an occupational disease claim to appeal a decision of the Industrial Commission to a court of common pleas if the claim accrued before January 1, 1979. Appellant argues that its appeal in this cause is permissible. We agree.

Prior to the 1979 amendment, R. C. 4123.519 provided, in pertinent part: “The claimant or the employer may appeal a decision of the Industrial Commission in any injury case * * * to the court of common pleas * * * .’’As amended, R. C. 4123.519 provides, in…