State ex rel. City of Middleburg Heights v. Industrial Commission

Appellee-claimant Michael L. Schaefer injured his back on April 23, 1995, while working as a police officer for appellant city of Middleburg Heights. Dr. Paul C. Martin stated that claimant could not return to his former position of employment. He stated that claimant was “physically capable of returning to a modified work environment in which he would not be required to lift over 20 to 25 pounds. He would also need to work in a work environment in which he would be able to alternate his sitting and standing so as to avoid prolonged periods in any one position. He would need to avoid frequent…