Blacknall v. Westwood Corp., Developers & Contractors

This is a tort action. Plaintiff appeals a summary judgment for defendant. The question before us is whether defendant is a “complying employer” pursuant to ORS 656.017 and, as such, immune from tort liability. ORS 656.018.

Neither party disputes these facts. Plaintiff was an employe of Aida Services, Inc. (Aida), a corporation providing temporary labor services. Pursuant to a work order, he was sent to work on defendant’s construction project. He carried a time card issued by Aida, which was filled out and signed by defendant’s representative on the job site. The card contained a “customer…