Giltner v. Commodore Contract Carriers

Defendant-employer Commodore Contract Carriers appeals from award of workmen’s compensation and attorney fees to claimant. It contends: (1) that Nebraska rather than Oregon law is applicable for workmen’s compensation determinations in the case; (2) that claimant was an independent contractor and not entitled to coverage under the Oregon law if it is applicable; (3) that the accident in question did not arise out of and in the course of employment; (4) that it was denied due process of law in that claimant’s attorney refused to comply with the hearing officer’s order providing for the taking…