SAIF CORP. v. SPRAGUE

(00-07404, 01-01561; CA A133701; SC S056541).

217 P.3d 644 (2009)

346 Or. 661

In the Matter of the Compensation Of Edward G. Sprague, Claimant. SAIF CORPORATION and Jerry's Specialized Sales, Petitioners on Review, v. Edward G. SPRAGUE and United States Bakery, Respondents on Review.

Supreme Court of Oregon.

Decided August 27, 2009.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

David L. Runner, Salem, argued the cause and filed the brief for petitioners on review.

Christopher Moore, Malagon, Moore and Jensen, Eugene, argued the cause and filed the brief for respondent on review Edward G. Sprague.

E. Jay Perry, Employers Defense Counsel, Eugene, argued the cause and filed the brief for respondent on review United States Bakery.

Before DE MUNIZ, Chief Justice, and GILLETTE, DURHAM, BALMER, WALTERS, and KISTLER, Justices.


BALMER, J.

This workers' compensation case requires us to review the statutory classifications for medical conditions and, in particular, to determine when an insurer is responsible for medical services necessary to treat those conditions. Claimant sustained a workplace knee injury in 1976 and received treatment for that injury. Nearly 25 years later, his knee had deteriorated to the point that a physician recommended knee...

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