EBI Companies v. Kemper Group/American Motorists Insurance

EBI Companies seeks review of a Board order which affirmed the referee’s decision dismissing the case on the ground that the referee lacked jurisdiction to order Kemper Insurance to comply with two previous referees’ orders directing Kemper to reimburse EBI for its claim costs under ORS 656.307. We affirm.

On May 8,1985, an order was issued designating EBI as the paying agent pursuant to ORS 656.307. Following a hearing, Kemper was found to be the responsible insurer. On November 7,1985, the first referee issued an order, providing, in part:

“(5) Kemper shall reimburse EBI Companies for EBI’s…