Jones v. Emanuel Hospital

The Court of Appeals denied petitioner’s claim for workers’ compensation, interim compensation payments, penalties, and attorney fees. Jones v. Emanuel Hospital, 29 Or App 265, 562 P2d 1247 (1977). We granted review in order to examine the responsibilities of an employer who fails to decide whether to accept or deny a claim for compensation within 14 days after receiving notice or knowledge of it and who fails to pay interim compensation. We affirm in part and reverse in part.

The Court of Appeals correctly stated the facts as follows:

"Claimant, age 57, suffers from severe cramps in the feet,…