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GATES v. LIBERTY NORTHWEST INS. CORP.

WCB Nos. 92-07879, 92-01524; CA A80785.

883 P.2d 1339 (1994)

131 Or. App. 164

In the Matter of the Compensation of George L. Gates, Claimant. George L. GATES, Petitioner, v. LIBERTY NORTHWEST INSURANCE CORPORATION, Mt. Angel Abbey, Pioneer Market and United Employers Insurance, Respondents.

Court of Appeals of Oregon.

Decided November 2, 1994.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Robert G. Dolton, Clackamas, argued the cause and filed the brief for petitioner.

James D. McVittie, Portland, argued the cause and filed the brief for respondents Liberty Northwest Ins. Corp. and Mt. Angel Abbey.

No appearance for respondents Pioneer Market and United Employers Ins.

Before DEITS, P.J., and RIGGS and HASELTON, JJ.

DEITS, Presiding Judge.

Claimant seeks review of the Board's order denying his request for an insurer-paid attorney fee under ORS 656.386(1). He argues that because his attorney was instrumental in obtaining compensation for him, he is entitled to an insurer-paid attorney fee. We reverse and remand.

Claimant injured his low back while working for Mt. Angel Abbey and Seminary in October, 1987. He was awarded 31 per...

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