Gadalean v. Saif Corp. (In re Comp. of Gadalean)
Oregon Supreme Court
1Opinion of the CourtNelson, J.
*966**709This case requires us to decide whether the definition of "worker" in the Workers' Compensation Law encompasses a claimant injured during a preemployment drive test that consisted of an actual delivery for an employer. To qualify for workers' compensation, a claimant must be a "worker." ORS 656.027. ORS 656.005(30) defines "worker," in part, as a person "who engages to furnish services for a remuneration." Claimant, a commercial truck driver, was sent on a supervised delivery by and for employer as a preemployment drive test. He was injured when he fell from employer's truck. The…
2Cases cited18 opinions
- Portland General Electric Co. v. Bureau of Labor & IndustriesOregon Supreme Court · 1993
- State v. GainesOregon Supreme Court · 2009
- Smothers v. Gresham Transfer, Inc.Oregon Supreme Court · 2001
- State v. GuzekOregon Supreme Court · 1995
- Derenco, Inc. v. Benj. Franklin Federal Savings & Loan Ass'nOregon Supreme Court · 1978
13 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by11 opinions
- Mindful Insights, LLC v. VerifyValid, LLCCourt of Appeals of Oregon · 2019
- Moyer v. Columbia State BankCourt of Appeals of Oregon · 2021
- Baker v. Board of ParoleCourt of Appeals of Oregon · 2020
- Bert Brundige, LLC v. Dept. of Rev.Oregon Supreme Court · 2021
- Randall v. SAIFCourt of Appeals of Oregon · 2020
6 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.