RUNFT v. SAIF

WCB 83-03962; CA A34302.

717 P.2d 248 (1986)

78 Or.App. 356

In the matter of the Compensation of Thomas L. RUNFT, Claimant. Thomas L. Runft, Petitioner, v. SAIF Corporation and Specialized Service, Respondents.

Court of Appeals of Oregon.

Decided April 9, 1986.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Diana Craine, Portland, argued the cause for petitioner. On brief were Jeffrey S. Mutnick, Robert K. Udziela and Pozzi, Wilson, Atchison, O'Leary & Conboy, Portland.

Darrell E. Bewley, Asst. Atty. Gen., Salem, argued the cause for respondents. With him on brief were Dave Frohnmayer, Atty. Gen., and James E. Mountain, Jr., Sol. Gen., Salem.

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


BUTTLER, Presiding Judge.

Claimant seeks review of an order of the Workers' Compensation Board affirming the referee's order holding that SAIF, as insurer for Specialized Service, is not responsible for claimant's asbestosis.

Claimant worked for Specialized Service as a mechanic for seven years, from 1959 to January, 1966, fabricating brake linings for trucks, automobiles and industrial machinery. The work produced great clouds of asbestos dust. Claimant worked...

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