Swint v. City of Springfield

679 Argued and submitted March 15, 2019, reversed and remanded August 5, 2020 In the Matter of the Compensation of Justin A. Swint, Claimant. Justin A. SWINT, Petitioner, v. CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, Respondent. Workers’ Compensation Board 1701519; A167556

472 P3d 800

Claimant requested a hearing on whether his employer used the wrong rate to calculate his periodic temporary disability compensation, resulting in a series of underpayments that violated the employer’s obligations under ORS 656.262 (4)(b). After an administrative law judge agreed with claimant that he was enti- tled to additional…