Author: Eric Rich

Eric Rich is a litigation and workers' compensation attorney with Dinsmore & Shohl LLP. Eric assists large and small employers in multi-state occupational disease litigation, administrative and court proceedings, alleged workplace safety violations and structured settlement negotiations. Eric also advises employers regarding their obligations under the ADA, FMLA and other state and federal statutes.

Ohio Supreme Court Proposes Allowing Plaintiffs To Videotape Defense Medical Examinations

The Ohio Supreme Court is considering revising Civil Rule 35 to allow plaintiffs to record defense medical exams. See page 4 of the following link http://bit.ly/2hEVzh8.  The period for public comment ends on November 22, 2017. For those of us on the defense side, this poses a serious concern.  In my mind it is fundamentally unfair.  Other … Continue reading Ohio Supreme Court Proposes Allowing Plaintiffs To Videotape Defense Medical Examinations →

Two Recent Examples Of Why You Need To Consider The ADA & FMLA

Two recent cases serve as a reminder of why those in the workers’ compensation profession need to be mindful of both the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). In Zuber v Boscov’s, decided September 11, 2017, http://bit.ly/2AySIuH, the United States Third Circuit Court of Appeals allowed an FMLA … Continue reading Two Recent Examples Of Why You Need To Consider The ADA & FMLA →