Schoch v. Leupold & Stevens

Claimant petitions for review of a Court of Appeals’ decision that affirmed an order of the Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) awarding an attorney fee. She argues that the order does not contain sufficient information to permit an appellate court to review the Board’s exercise of discretion in setting a reasonable attorney fee. The Court of Appeals affirmed without opinion. Schoch v. Leupold & Stevens, 137 Or App 633, 906 P2d 870 (1995). For the reasons that follow, we reverse and remand to the Board for further consideration of its order awarding an attorney fee.

In 1990, claimant suffered…