Category: Subrogation

Ohio Supreme Court Holds That Employers’ Subrogation Interest Vests at the Time of the Injury

Last week, in Bur. Of Workers’ Comp. v. Verlinger, Slip Opinion No. 2018-Ohio-1481, the Supreme Court held that the BWC’s right of subrogation vests at the time of the injury or death that occurred during the course of employment. This decision is important because, before this decision, injured workers would assert that the employer/BWC’s subrogation … Continue reading Ohio Supreme Court Holds That Employers’ Subrogation Interest Vests at the Time of the Injury →

State-funded Ohio employers can get a workers’ compensation premium credit in motor vehicle accident cases

As part of Ohio House Bill 207 , the Ohio Bureau of Workers' compensation will now credit the risk experience of state funded employers for claims arising out of motor vehicle accidents in which their employee was not found to be at fault.  The provisions of HB 207 became effective for accidents occurring on or … Continue reading State-funded Ohio employers can get a workers’ compensation premium credit in motor vehicle accident cases →