SUGURA v. McLAUGHLIN

A8311-06834; CA A35735.

717 P.2d 1251 (1986)

Michael S. SUGURA and Ida May Sugura, Appellants, v. Lawrence W. McLaughlin, Respondent.

Court of Appeals of Oregon.

Argued and Submitted December 9, 1985.

Reconsideration Denied June 6, 1986.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Alan M. Scott, Portland, argued the cause for appellants. With him on the brief was Galton, Popick & Scott, Portland.

Thomas W. Brown, Portland, argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief was Cosgrave, Kester, Crowe, Gidley & Lagesen, Portland.

Before RICHARDSON, P.J., JOSEPH, C.J., and WARDEN, J.


RICHARDSON, Presiding Judge.

This is an action for damage arising out of personal injuries suffered by plaintiff Michael Sugura and the resulting loss of consortium by his wife, plaintiff Ida May Sugura.1 Plaintiff is an employe of the gas company. He was injured by defendant's negligent operation of a backhoe while performing services for Northwest Natural Gas Company. The issue is whether defendant is an independent contractor, as the...

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