JOHNSON v. SAIF CORP.

(SC S068208).

507 P.3d 1277 (2022)

369 Or. 579

Marisela JOHNSON, Respondent on Review, v. SAIF CORPORATION and the Terrace Corporation, Petitioners on Review.

Supreme Court of Oregon.

April 21, 2022.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Daniel Walker , Appellate Counsel, SAIF Corporation, argued the cause and filed the briefs for petitioners on review.

Jodie Phillips Polich , Law Offices of Jodie Anne Phillips Polich, PC, Milwaukie, argued the cause for respondent on review. Donald M. Hooten , Beaverton, filed the brief.

Benjamin Debney , Wallace, Klor, Mann, Capener & Bishop, P.C., Lake Oswego, filed the brief for amicus curiae Wallace, Klor, Mann, Capener & Bishop, P.C.

Rebecca A. Watkins , Sather Byerly & Holloway, LLP, Portland, filed the brief for amici curiae Oregon Business & Industry and Providence Health & Services.

Sommer E. Tolleson , Tolleson Conratt Nielsen Maher & Replogle LLP, Tigard, filed the brief for amicus curiae Associated General Contractors — Oregon Columbia Chapter.

Julene M. Quinn , Portland, filed the brief for amicus curiae Oregon Trial Lawyers Association.

Before Walters, Chief Justice, and Balmer, Flynn, Duncan, Nelson, and Garrett, Justices, and Nakamoto, Senior Judge, Justice pro tempore.


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