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Cafaro Mgt. Co., State ex rel. v. Kielmeyer (3/21/07)
BWC did not err in reclassifying clerical and security employees for purposes of determining employer's premiums.
Vote: 7-0 Opinion by: Per Curiam

Craftsmen Basement Finishing Sys., Inc., State ex rel. v. Ryan (4/15/09)
BWC must adequately explain decision to reclassify employees so that reviewing court could understand reason for reclassifying when decision to reclassify was not self-explanatory.
Vote: 7-0 Opinion by: Per Curiam

Ohio Aluminum Industries, Inc., State ex rel. v. Indus. Comm. (10/16/02)
Bureau's classification of employer's business (for premium determination) was not unreasonable and was supported by "some evidence."
Vote: 7-0 Opinion by: Per Curiam

RMS of Ohio, Inc., State ex rel. v. Ohio Bur. of Workers' Comp. (4/4/07)
BWC did not err in reclassifying business for purpose of determining workers' compensation premium rates.
Vote: 7-0 Opinion by: Per Curiam

Roberds, Inc., State ex rel. v. Conrad (8/25/99)
Bureau of Workers' Compensation correctly categorized employer's employees for purposes of determining premium to be paid.
Vote: 7-0 Opinion by: Per Curiam