Legal Opinion
Gates v. Liberty Northwest Insurance
Court of Appeals of Oregon
Decided November 2, 1994No. WCB 92-07879, 92-01524; CA A80785PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the CourtDeits, P. J.
Claimant seeks review of the Board’s order denying his request for an insurer-paid attorney fee under ORS 656.386(1). He argues that because his attorney was instrumental in obtaining compensation for him, he is entitled to an insurer-paid attorney fee. We reverse and remand.
Claimant injured his low back while working for Mt. Angel Abbey and Seminary in October, 1987. He was awarded 31 percent unscheduled permanent partial disability as a result of the injury. In September, 1991, while working for Pioneer Market, he again injured his back. He filed claims with both employers. Both Mt. Angel…
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