A Cleveland area resident has filed a lawsuit alleging all three members of the Ohio Industrial Commission are not qualified to serve, raising questions over the validity of decisions rendered by the panel that adjudicates disputes within Ohio’s workers comp system. Each of the Commissioners was appointed by Governor Mike DeWine to a six-year term.

Additionally, State Representative Sean Brennan (D–Parma) has proposed legislation to rename the Workers’ Compensation Ombuds Office to the Customer Advocacy Office to better reflect the function of the office. OMA workers’ comp counsel is reviewing the amendment that will be discussed at the April 2 meeting of the OMA Safety & Workers’ Comp Committee. 3/17/2025