Pavlicek v. State Industrial Accident Commission

The workman appeals from an order dismissing his suit for a declaratory judgment. The proceeding sought, among other things, to have certain provisions (ORS 656.810, 656.812, 656.814) of the Oregon Occupational Disease Law declared unconstitutional.

In September of 1960, the workman discovered a skin condition which required medical treatment. In January, 1961, the condition recurred in a form severe enough to cause the workman to lose work. While being treated, the workman applied to the State Industrial Accident Commission for compensation under the Occupational Disease Law. On May 16, 1961,…