BAUMAN v. SAIF

No. 80-04870; CA A24941; SC 29596.

670 P.2d 1027 (1983)

295 Or. 788

In the matter of the Compensation of Steven BAUMAN, Claimant. Steven Bauman, Respondent On Review, v. STATE ACCIDENT INSURANCE FUND CORPORATION, Petitioner On Review.

Supreme Court of Oregon.

Decided October 25, 1983.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Darrell E. Bewley, Appellate Counsel, Salem, argued the cause and filed the petition and brief for petitioner on review.

Gerald C. Doblie, Portland, argued the cause for respondent on review. With him on the brief was Doblie, Francesconi & Welch, P.C., Portland.

In banc.


JONES, Justice.

This case arises under the Workers' Compensation Act. We allowed review to determine the permanency of SAIF's original acceptance of a claim for medical benefits. We hold that once an insurer has accepted a claim under ORS 656.262(6), which requires acceptance or denial of a workers' compensation claim within 60 days after the employer has notice or knowledge of the claim, the insurer may not subsequently deny the compensability of the underlying claim...

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