LESTER v. WEYERHAEUSER CO.

82-08239; CA A30497.

689 P.2d 342 (1984)

70 Or.App. 307

In the matter of the Compensation of Harold A. Lester, Claimant. Harold A. LESTER, Petitioner, v. WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY, Respondent.

Court of Appeals of Oregon.

Decided October 10, 1984.

Reconsideration Denied November 30, 1984.

Review Denied December 17, 1984.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Michael R. Stebbins, North Bend, argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the brief was Hayner, Waring, Stebbins & Coffey, North Bend.

Paul L. Roess, Coos Bay, argued the cause for respondent. On the brief were Daniel M. Spencer, and Foss, Whitty & Roess, Coos Bay.

Before GILLETTE, J., JOSEPH, C.J., and YOUNG, J.


YOUNG, Judge.

In this workers' compensation case claimant appeals the denial of a penalty and attorney fees for unreasonable delay in the closure of his claim and the payment of permanent partial disability. ORS 656.262(10). We reverse.

Claimant was injured on September 22, 1980, in the course of his work for respondent, a self-insured employer. On April 13, 1981, he returned to his regular work. On November 24, he was declared medically stationary. On February...

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