State ex rel. Buckeye International, Inc. v. Industrial Commission

Appellant Shipman argues that no action in mandamus can lie since Buckeye had an adequate remedy by way of appeal. We disagree. Buckeye challenges the order of November 7,1979. That order being a determination as to the extent of disability only is not appealable. Mandamus is therefore the proper remedy. See State, ex rel. General Motors Corp., v. Indus. Comm. (1975), 42 Ohio St. 2d 278, 280.

Turning now to the merits, the issue is whether the Industrial Commission may lawfully award permanent partial disability benefits for severe anxiety neurosis which is the result of the occupational…