SAIF Corp. v. Robertson

SAIF seeks review of a Workers’ Compensation Board order affirming the referee’s determination that SAIF provided coverage to employer at the time of claimant’s injury. SAIF argues that the Board erred in finding that it failed to provide a written denial of coverage as required by ORS 656.740(2) and that, therefore, coverage was conclusively presumed. We affirm.

Claimant injured his back while working for employer and filed a compensation claim. SAIF denied the claim on the basis that it did not insure employer at the time of claimant’s injury. Claimant requested a hearing.

The Department of…