Reynolds Metals v. Rogers

Cigna Insurance Co. (Cigna), on behalf of its insured Reynolds Metals, seeks review of a Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) order assigning it responsibility for claimant’s right shoulder condition. Liberty Mutual (Liberty), which insured Reynolds Metals prior to Cigna, cross-petitions seeking review of the Board’s order assessing a penalty and attorney fees. We review for substantial evidence and errors of law. ORS 183.482(8); ORS 656.298(7). We affirm in part and reverse in part on the petition and affirm on the cross-petition.

Claimant began working for Reynolds Metals in 1967 and stopped…