Legal Opinion
Orrell v. BF Goodrich
Supreme Court of Oklahoma
Decided February 13, 1990No. 69842PublishedCited by 16 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
LAVENDER, Justice:
Claimant, Robert Orrell, worked at B.F. Goodrich’s tire manufacturing plant for 31 years, retiring in 1986. He filed a claim for compensation with the Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Court alleging exposure to certain chemicals at Goodrich caused reduced breathing capacity and injury to his lungs and upper respiratory system. Employer answered denying the claim. A hearing was held before a trial judge. Claimant testified concerning his work history, exposure to certain chemicals and his experience with dyspnea, i.e. shortness of breath. Each side presented depositions, with…
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