Stupfel v. Edward Hines Lumber Co.

This is an occupational disease claim filed in April, 1976. The employer denied the claim, and claimant’s requested hearing was held in October, 1976. The referee issued his opinion and order in January, 1977, finding the claim to be compensable. The employer sought review by the Workers’ Compensation Board, which affirmed the referee in August, 1977. The employer appealed and the circuit court affirmed in April, 1978. Upon the employer’s further appeal, the Court of Appeals reversed, Stupfel v. Edward Hines Lumber Co., 35 Or App 457, 581 P2d 961 (1978), and we allowed review, ORS 2.520, 285…