Ohio Code § 4123.521

Ohio Code § 4123.521. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 4123.521.

In the case of an appeal by the employer to the industrial commission or to a court

of common pleas, if upon deciding such appeal the commission or the court shall find

that the employer appealed for the purpose of delay or other vexatious reason and

without reasonable ground, the commission or the court may assess against the employer

such sum not exceeding seven hundred and fifty dollars and not exceeding ten per cent

of the total amount of the award in question as may be reasonable in the circumstances. The sums assessed under this section shall be paid to the claimant.

Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 4123.521
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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