McBride v. State Accident Insurance Fund

The sole issue in this worker’s compensation appeal is whether a stipulated order of settlement of a disputed claim should be set aside.

The claim arose from the death of the worker. The claim, which was denied by the State Accident Insurance Fund, sought benefits for the worker’s widow and four minor children. Subsequently, the Fund and the claimant submitted a "stipulation and order” in settlement of the claim, which the Referee approved pursuant to ORS 656.289(4).

This stipulation was signed by the widow and natural guardian of two of the minor children. It was also signed by the widow’s…