Moe v. Eugene Zurbrugg Construction Co.

Defendants appeal from a judgment in favor of plaintiff on his claims for negligence and for damages for personal injuries under the Employer’s Liability Law (ELL), ORS 654.305 - 654.336. On appeal, defendants assign error to the trial court’s denial of their motions for a directed verdict, the trial court’s failure to give defendants’ requested jury instructions, and the trial court’s admission of expert testimony. We affirm.

The facts relevant to the disposition of the case are as follows: Defendant Park Lanes operated a bowling facility in Hillsboro, Oregon, on leased property. When the…