State ex rel. Aaron Rents, Inc. v. Ohio Bureau of Workers Comp.
Annotate this CaseAppellant Aaron Rents, Inc. (ARI) challenged an order from the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation that retroactively reclassified the jobs of certain ARI employees for purposes of workers' compensation premiums. ARI objected to the retroactive reclassification and argued that the bureau had abused its discretion by failing to adequately explain why it rejected ARI's request for prospective reclassification only. The court of appeals denied ARI's writ of mandamus. On appeal, the Supreme Court found that (1) ARI's ability to challenge the bureau's decision was compromised because the order did not explain why retroactive rather than prospective reclassification was favored and (2) further explanation was required as to why the bureau reached its decision in order for the court to determine whether an abuse of discretion occurred. The Court vacated the judgment of the appellate court and granted a limited writ ordering the bureau to vacate its order and issue an amended order including an explanation for its decision.
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