Dobbins v. Commonwealth Aluminum Corp.

Max Dobbins' claim for industrial insurance was dismissed on summary judgment motion by Commonwealth Aluminum Corporation (Comalco). The trial court concluded he failed to establish a prima facie medical case of a work related disability. We reverse and remand for trial.

On January 24, 1985, Max Dobbins consulted an Oregon chiropractor, Dr. Georg-Karl Neller, because of pain in his right knee. He claimed he had injured it when he slipped and fell while dismounting a switch engine at work. Dr. Neller determined there was swelling, pain with weight bearing, a loss of motion, and substantial…