Garibay v. Barrett Business Services

Claimant seeks review of an order of the Workers’ Compensation Board, contending that the Board erred in affirming the administrative law judge (ALJ) and holding that his claim for carpal tunnel syndrome is not compensable. We agree with claimant that the Board erred and further hold that the claim is the responsibility of Barrett Business Services (Barrett). Accordingly, we reverse and remand the case for acceptance and processing of the claim by Barrett.

Claimant moved to Oregon from Mexico in 1981. His first language is Spanish, and the record shows that he does not read or write English.…