RICHTER v. PACIFIC AUTO BODY & PAINT

WCB Nos. 88-04556, 86-13711, 85-12160; CA A64845.

816 P.2d 660 (1991)

108 Or.App. 470

In the matter of the Compensation of Ernest C. RICHTER, Claimant. Ernest C. Richter, Petitioner, v. PACIFIC AUTO BODY & PAINT, Argonaut Insurance Companies, Dean's Body & Paint Company, Inc., and Saif Corporation, Respondents.

Court of Appeals of Oregon.

Decided August 21, 1991.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Karen M. Werner, Eugene, argued the cause and filed the brief for petitioner.

Bradley R. Scheminske, Portland, argued the cause for respondents Pacific Auto Body & Paint and Argonaut Ins. Companies. On the brief were Nancy J. Meserow and Scheminske & Lyons, Portland.

No appearance by respondents Dean's Body & Paint Co., Inc. and SAIF Corp.

Before WARREN, P.J., and RIGGS and EDMONDS, JJ.


PER CURIAM.

Substantial evidence supports the Workers' Compensation Board's conclusion that claimant lacked good cause for failing to appear at his hearings, and the Board did not err in dismissing his request for a hearing on the issue of the extent of disability. See ORS 656.298(6); ORS 183.482(8).

Claimant also argues that he is entitled to attorney fees under ORS 656.386, because Argonaut Insurance Companies, as insurer of Pacific Auto Body &...

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