Lane v. Volkswagen

We previously held that claimant’s injuries— incurred when he fell while attempting to climb a fence while leaving work — were not compensable. 39 Or App 5, 591 P2d 368 (1979). Part of the basis of that conclusion was our finding that when claimant, leaving work late, found himself in an enclosed and locked car storage lot he had a safer alternative to trying to climb the fence; specifically, reentering the shop building through the back door he had just come through and then using a different exit from the shop building.

Claimant’s petition for reconsideration asserts: « * * * Court of…