SHOULDERS v. SAIF

WCB 80-06246; CA A31403; SC S31929.

716 P.2d 751 (1986)

300 Or. 606

In the matter of the Compensation of John A. SHOULDERS, Claimant, John A. Shoulders, Respondent On Review, v. SAIF Corporation, Petitioner On Review.

Supreme Court of Oregon, In Banc.

Decided March 25, 1986.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Jeff Bennett, Asst. Atty. Gen., Salem, argued the cause for petitioner on review. With him on the petition were Dave Frohnmayer, Atty. Gen., James E. Mountain, Jr., Sol. Gen., and Darrell E. Bewley, Asst. Atty. Gen., Salem.

James L. Edmunson, Eugene, argued the cause for respondent on review. With him on the response were Christopher D. Moore and Malagon & Associates, Eugene.


CAMPBELL, Justice.

In this workers' compensation case the issue is whether claimant is entitled to an award of attorney fees.

Claimant suffered a compensable injury and was granted 25 percent permanent partial disability for loss of use of his leg. Claimant developed phlebitis, tinnitus, vertigo and thrombophlebitis. SAIF denied claims for each condition, and claimant requested a hearing. The referee found that the four conditions were compensable consequences...

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