MADDEN v. SAIF

WCB No. 80-03372; CA A25475.

669 P.2d 1158 (1983)

In the matter of the Compensation of Max MADDEN, Claimant. Max Madden, Petitioner, v. SAIF Corporation, Respondent.

Court of Appeals of Oregon.

Decided October 5, 1983.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

David C. Force, Eugene, argued the cause and filed the brief for petitioner.

Darrell E. Bewley, Appellate Counsel, SAIF Corporation, Salem, argued the cause and filed the brief for respondent.

Before BUTTLER, P.J., and WARREN and ROSSMAN, JJ.


WARREN, Judge.

Claimant appeals an order of the Workers' Compensation Board, that denied him penalties and attorney fees for SAIF's delay in paying bills for medical services. We reverse.

Claimant sustained a compensable injury to his back on June 15, 1979. After a period of conservative treatment, Dr. Smith performed a myelogram and determined that he would benefit from surgery. Dr. Miller later examined him, performed a second myelogram and also recommended...

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