Miner v. City of Vernonia

The City of Vernonia appeals a summary judgment in favor of third-party defendant State Accident Insurance Fund (SAIF). The issue is whether SAIF is required to provide compensation to plaintiff for injuries sustained while working as a volunteer fireman for the city. Plaintiff obtained a judgment against the city which is not appealed. The appeal involves a question of law. The facts respecting SAIF’s alleged liability are undisputed.

Plaintiff suffered a myocardial infarction in April, 1977, while performing services as a volunteer fireman for the defendant City of Vernonia. Prior thereto,…