JAMES RIVER CORP. v. YOUNGBLOOD

WCB 83-02302, 83-02414 & 83-05679; CA A36332.

722 P.2d 1286 (1986)

80 Or. App. 472

In the Matter of the Compensation of Darlene L. Stephens, now known as Darlene L. Youngblood, Claimant. JAMES RIVER CORPORATION, a self-insured employer, Petitioner, v. Darlene L. YOUNGBLOOD, American Can Company and Wausau Insurance Companies, Respondents.

Court of Appeals of Oregon.

Decided July 30, 1986.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Patric J. Doherty, Portland, argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the brief were Ronald W. Atwood, and Rankin, McMurry, VavRosky & Doherty, Portland.

Howard R. Nielsen, and Vick & Associates, Salem, filed the brief for respondent Youngblood.

Craig A. Staples, Portland, argued the cause for respondents American Can Co. and Wausau Ins. Companies. On the brief were Gordon T. Clark, and Roberts, Reinisch & Klor, P.C., Portland.

Before RICHARDSON, P.J., and NEWMAN and DEITS, JJ.


DEITS, Judge.

The sole issue in this Workers' Compensation review is which employer is responsible for claimant's compensable occupational disease. Claimant has worked in different positions at the same paper mill since 1977. Until 1982, the mill was owned by respondent American Can Company, which was insured by respondent Wausau Insurance. In July, 1982, petitioner James River Corporation purchased the mill. Claimant filed...

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