LIBERTY NORTHWEST INS. CORP. v. NICHOLS

00-06244; A115872

64 P.3d 1152 (2003)

186 Or. App. 664

In the Matter of the Compensation of Dwight D. Nichols, Claimant. LIBERTY NORTHWEST INSURANCE CORPORATION and Rhythm & Blooms, Petitioners, v. Dwight D. NICHOLS, Respondent.

Court of Appeals of Oregon.

Decided March 6, 2003.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

David O. Wilson argued the cause and filed the briefs for petitioners.

Mustafa T. Kasubhai argued the cause and filed the brief for respondent.

Before EDMONDS, Presiding Judge, and KISTLER and SCHUMAN, Judges.


SCHUMAN, J.

While at work, claimant broke his tooth on an employer-supplied snack. He filed a claim for workers' compensation benefits. Employer's insurer denied the claim on the ground that claimant's injury was not sufficiently work related. An administrative law judge (ALJ) disapproved the denial and ordered insurer to accept the claim and provide benefits. The Workers' Compensation Board (board) affirmed. Insurer seeks...

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