Fitch v. Ameritech Corp., 05ap-1277 (6-5-2007)

OPINION

{¶ 1} This is an appeal by defendant-appellant, Ameritech Corp., from a judgment of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, finding that plaintiff-appellee, Donald J. Fitch, was entitled to participate in the state workers' compensation insurance fund.

{¶ 2} On June 19, 2001, appellee was injured when, following a smoking break, a piece of revolving door frame struck him as he entered the office building where he worked. Appellant, appellee's employer at the time, leased space in the office building. Appellee subsequently filed a workers' compensation claim. After a series of…