Fromme v. Fred Meyer, Inc.

In this workers’ compensation case, claimant objects to the cost bill filed by employer. On the merits, we affirmed without issuing an opinion. Fromme v. Fred Meyer, Inc., 88 Or App 306, 744 P2d 1336 (1987). We deny the objection and allow costs to employer in the amount of $217.

In Compton v. Weyerhaeuser Co., 302 Or 366, 730 P2d 540 (1986), the court held that costs on judicial review may be assessed against a claimant in a workers’ compensation case. The legislature subsequently enacted Or Laws 1987, ch 250, § 4, which amended ORS 656.236(2) by adding the emphasized language, ostensibly to…