Storm v. McClung

Plaintiff, the widow of Jon Storm and personal representative of his estate, brought this wrongful death action against the City of Oregon City (the City) for the benefit of Storm’s mother, Myrtha Storm, and his daughters, Sonia and Tami Storm. ORS 30.020. The City appeals from a judgment for plaintiff that was based on the jury’s finding that the City and Storm were each 50 percent negligent in Storm’s death. We hold that Sonia and Tami have each received a substantial remedy under the Workers’ Compensation Law and that plaintiff is not, therefore, entitled to any recovery on their behalf.…