Legal Opinion
Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace, Health, & Hospital Services v. Russell
Oregon Supreme Court
Decided February 25, 1994No. CC 16-90-04757; CA A74348; SC S40584PublishedCited by 19 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtGraber, J.
This case involves principles relating to third-party-beneficiary contracts.
FACTS AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND
On September 13, 1984, Russell was injured when the log scaler that he was operating rolled down a hill. As a result of that accident, Russell’s back and arm were broken. Sacred Heart General Hospital (hospital) provided medical treatment for his injuries from September 13, 1984, through August 30, 1985.
Russell was uncertain who his employer was at the time of the injury. For that reason, he filed four separate workers’ compensation claims against four purported employers. After a…
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