Aetna Casualty Co. v. Jackson

Continental Porsche Audi (employer) seeks review of an order of the Workers’ Compensation Board holding that claimant is entitled to an award of attorney fees under ORS 656.262(10) 1 and ORS 656.382(1), 2 because employer failed to comply with the time requirements for discovery. We reverse.

Claimant was injured in April, 1985. The claim was closed in August, 1985, by a determination order that awarded no permanent disability. The claim was reopened for an aggravation claim and was again closed by a determination order, issued on April 10, 1987, that awarded claimant 20 percent unscheduled…