Cotton v. Bureau of Workers’ Compensation
Ohio Court of Appeals
192 Ohio App.3d 221 (2011)
- Written by Whitney Punzone, JD
Facts
Tyrone Cotton (plaintiff) was a janitorial supervisor for Eastway Corporation (defendant). Cotton’s duties consisted of cleaning the break room and bathroom, dumping trash, and wiping tables. Cotton also engaged in duties not within his job description, including moving furniture. Cotton’s job description did not include maintenance on the vending machine. In May 2006, while working in the break area, Cotton was asked by a coworker to help retrieve food from the vending machine. While pushing the machine, Cotton injured his foot and had to go home from work shortly thereafter. Although initially able to walk, after about four weeks Cotton could no longer walk at all. Cotton underwent surgery. Cotton filed for workers’ compensation but was denied by the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) (defendant). Cotton appealed. Both parties filed motions for summary judgment. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of BWC and denied summary judgment for Cotton. Cotton appealed.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Per curiam)
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