Liberty Northwest Ins. Corp. v. Kraft

Petitioner seeks judicial review of an order by an administrative law judge (ALJ) that, in turn, reversed an order of the Medical Review Unit (MRU) of the Workers’ Compensation Division of the Department of Consumer and Business Services. The MRU had directed respondent carrier to pay certain expenses related to a canceled surgery. Petitioner contends that the ALJ, in overturning the MRU’s determination, applied an erroneous standard of review. We agree and, consequently, reverse and remand.

The facts material to our review and disposition are undisputed. Pursuant to ORS 656.245(l)(c)(L), 1…