Wells v. Mix

Plaintiff filed this action for malpractice against his former attorney, who had represented him in an action for personal injuries under the Employers’ Liability Law, ORS 654.305 to 654.335. The action, tried before the court without a jury, resulted in a judgment for defendant, and plaintiff appeals.

The facts are important. On September 22, 1965, the plaintiff sustained an industrial accident while in the employ of Evans Products Company. On October 5, 1965, while the plaintiff was in a hospital being treated for Ms injuries, he signed a compensation agreement and covenant not to sue. The…