BLACKNALL v. WESTWOOD CORP.

A8607-03986; CA A43239.

747 P.2d 412 (1987)

89 Or.App. 145

Reese BLACKNALL, Appellant, v. WESTWOOD CORPORATION, Developers and Contractors, Dba Westwood Construction Company, Respondent.

Court of Appeals of Oregon.

Decided December 30, 1987.

Reconsideration Denied February 12, 1988.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

J. Randolph Pickett, Portland, argued the cause for appellant. With him on the brief was Marlene E. Findling, Portland.

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

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


WARREN, Judge.

This is a tort action. Plaintiff appeals a summary judgment for defendant. The question before us is whether defendant is a "complying employer" pursuant to ORS 656.017 and, as such, immune from tort liability. ORS 656.018.

Neither party disputes these facts. Plaintiff was an employe of Aida Services, Inc. (Aida), a corporation providing temporary labor services. Pursuant to a work order, he was sent to work on defendant's construction project...

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