RIUTTA v. MAYFLOWER FARMS, INC.


527 P.2d 424 (1974)

In the matter of the Compensation of Ernest RIUTTA, Claimant. Ernest Riutta, Respondent, v. MAYFLOWER FARMS, INC., Appellant.

Court of Appeals of Oregon.

Decided October 28, 1974.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Ridgway K. Foley, Jr., Portland, argued the cause for appellant. With him on the brief were Robert E. Joseph, Jr., and Souther, Spaulding, Kinsey, Williamson & Schwabe, Portland.

Jeanyse R. Snow, Astoria, argued the cause for respondent. With her on the brief were Lawrence M. Dean, and Macdonald, Dean, McCallister & Snow, Astoria.

Before SCHWAB, C.J., and FOLEY and TANZER, JJ.


FOLEY, Judge.

Claimant, a 53-year-old driver-salesman, worked hard for many years in the dairy industry without known heart problems until, beginning several months before June 1971, suspicious symptoms started appearing, peaked by an attack of coronary insufficiency (coronary arteries supplying insufficient blood to the heart muscle) on June 25, 1971, during a period of vigorous work activity. He was hospitalized by his family doctor for coronary treatment and discharged...

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