James v. State Accident Insurance Fund

The claimant seeks Workers’ Compensation benefits because of a mental condition allegedly arising out of and in the course of her employment. The Court of Appeals affirmed an award of benefits. 44 Or App 405, 605 P2d 1368 (1980). We granted review in this case and four others involving claims for benefits for a mental condition. Castro v. SAIF, 44 Or App 296, 605 P2d 1389 (1980); Maddox v. SAIF, 44 Or App 520, 605 P2d 1391 (1980); Mitchell v. SAIF, 44 Or App 656, 606 P2d 697 (1980); Paresi v. SAIF, 44 Or App 689, 606 P2d 1172 (1980).

The plaintiff is a woman of about 35 years. In October 1976,…