Beneficiaries of the Estate of Strametz v. Spectrum Motorwerks, Inc.

The issue in this workers’ compensation case is the application of the last injurious exposure rule in an initial claim context. Spectrum Motorwerks, Ltd. (SML), and SAIF Corporation seek review of a Court of Appeals’ decision that reversed and remanded for reconsideration a final order of the Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) affirming the denial of claimant’s occupational disease claim. Beneficiaries of Strametz v. Spectrum Motorwerks, 135 Or App 67, 897 P2d 335, adhered to as modified 138 Or App 9, 906 P2d 825 (1995). 1 The question is whether SML is responsible for compensating…