Ohio § 4123.77
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4123.77, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4123.77.
Private employers who fail to comply with section 4123.35 of the Revised Code are not entitled to the benefits of sections 4123.01 to 4123.94, inclusive, of the Revised Code , during the period of such noncompliance, but are liable to their employees for damages
suffered by reason of personal injuries sustained in the course of employment caused
by the wrongful act, neglect, or default of the employer, or any of the employer's
officers, agents, or employees, and also to the personal representatives of such employees
where death results from such injuries, and in such action the defendant shall not
avail self of the following common law defenses: (A) The defense of the fellow servant rule; (B) The defense of the assumption of risk; (C) The defense of contributory negligence. Such employers are subject to sections 4123.37 and 4123.75 of the Revised Code .
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4123.77
What does Ohio Revised Code § 4123.77 cover?
Section 4123.77 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Ohio § 4123.77?
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