Ohio workers' compensation board members face legal qualifications challenge

A woman from North Royalton has filed a lawsuit claiming that members of Ohio's Industrial Commission lack the required expertise to handle workers' compensation cases. She argues that none of the three members have the mandated six years of experience in the field. The lawsuit seeks to prevent the commission from conducting hearings or issuing orders until a court determines the members' qualifications. The commission is scheduled to hear the woman's case on March 20, following previous delays. The three commission members were appointed by Governor Mike DeWine and confirmed by the Ohio Senate. Their qualifications have been questioned, with the woman asserting that their backgrounds do not meet the state's legal requirements for handling workers' compensation matters.